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Get your Ferret an Air Conditioner!
With heat advisories blanketing large parts of the US, make sure your ferrets are safe. When the temperature rises over 85 degrees, ferrets can suffer from hyperthermia. Hyperthermia – also known as heat stroke or heat exhaustion – can be fatal. According to veterinarians, as little as 10 minutes confined in temperatures over 90 damage a ferret’s internal organs.
Heat stroke/exhaustion symptoms include:
· Open-mouth breathing, progressing to rapid panting
· Weakness/lethargy
· Red tongue/pale gums
· Vomiting/diarrhea
· Fainting or coma
If your ferret shows these signs in hot weather, lower their body temperature by immersing their body in room-temperature (not cold!) water. Place them on a damp towel and, as soon as possible, transport to the vet in an air conditioned vehicle so a doctor can determine if they require further supportive care.
Prevention is the best medicine. Ferrets are designed for temperate zones. High heat and humidity is more serious for them than for people – pets can’t control their environment. Be sure to keep ferret cages out of the sun on days when temps will rise, and never house a ferret outdoors.
With the cost of a room-sized air conditioner as low as $100, it’s foolish to risk your ferret’s health; the cost of an emergency vet visit will be hundreds more.
If you can’t install an air unit, at least move your ferret’s cage to a basement during heat waves, where the surrounding ground keeps spaces cooler. But closely monitor air quality, since unfinished basements can be damp & musty.
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New ferret ornaments have arrived! Exclusively ours, these 2.5" felt ferrets are handsewn and padded for a slight 3-D effect. They have seed bead eyes, embroidered faces, and come with thread to hang. Our regular price will be $6 each; as a special summer promotion, we're offering the set of 3 for $17.50 including US shipping. (overseas or for more than 1 set, please contact us for ship cost.)
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