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Sound like it's an ulcer, or maybe a bad tooth. Ferrets are susceptible to numerous illnesses. Anytime a ferret is not acting himself and not eating, consider it an EMERGENCY and take him to the VETERINARIAN IMMEDIATELY really it is hard to tell what it is he could be very very sick and should see a vet asap and mesure out its food so you can tell how much he is eating just please get him in it sounds bad
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∙ 13y ago"Weird noises" is a pretty non-specific term, but we'll give this our best effort.
The vocalization most commonly associated with ferrets has been humanized as "dook". The truth is, this is a poor approximation of the sound, but it isn't an easy sound for humans to imitate. Still, you'll know it when you hear it.
"Dook" is generally an indicator of excitement, frequently associated with play or perhaps minor squabbles. Taking away something a ferret wants, but shouldn't have, is likely to result in your being chastised with a series of "dook, dook, dook" sounds.
Another common vocalization is a somewhat breathy, scratchy, hissing sound. This is a warning sound, issued in fear, anger, or during play when things are getting a little rough.
From time to time you will hear a variety of others squeaks and grunts, and you really have to judge the meaning of these by the context they occur in. Louder squeals are often a sign of discomfort or pain, frequently the result of an overzealous bite from a playmate. A small grunting sound (kind of a truncated "dook") can be a sign of satisfaction, or simply a vocalization of play.
Last, but definitely not least, is their distress vocalization. It is a surprisingly loud screech for such a quiet little creature, designed not only to summon help from others, but to cause an attacker to back off. A ferret making this sound is a ferret in trouble and possibly in pain. If you hear this sound, run to help. It may not always be as bad a situation as your ferret perceives it to be, but sometimes the circumstances are dire and help is desperately needed.
I personally don't mind running to them for the occasional over-reaction, I just wish
the call could be a little bit louder for the times they really need help. I have almost missed their calls on a couple of occasions when they really needed assistance and I was in another part of the house.
One of the joys of caring for animals is learning how they see the world and interact with it. Learning about their vocalizations and the rules they live by will help you to provide them with a human companion who they can interact with on their terms, and that is very satisfying for all concerned.
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∙ 13y agoAnytime your ferret acts unusual it could indicate an illness, for more information consult your local vet
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∙ 10y agoWhen your ferret doesn't eat, it usually means they are sick, contact your veterinarian for further advice
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