Why do ferrets shiver?

Answer 1

Ferrets shiver because

• Upon awakening. when they sleep, their body temperatures lower, and they shiver or shake to warm up

• When they are excited

• Something may have frightened them, like a loud noise
• They are cold.

Answer 2

ferrets shake or shiver (1) upon waking up - when ferrets sleep their heart rate and body temperature lowers and they shiver upon waking to raise their body temperature.

(2) ferrets also shake or shiver when excited

Answer 3

When a ferret sleeps very soundly their blood pressure drops and upon wakening they will shake or shiver to warm up. Ferrets will also shake if excited

Answer 4

Ferrets in generally shake from temperature changes, but otherwise they shouldn't. Try taking it to a vet if this is a reccuring (but relatively new) activity

Answer 5

May be cold,hungry or have rabies.