SIGNS OF AN EMERGENCY

• Bleeding - especially accompanied by weakness, rapid breathing, or paleness of the mucous membranes.
• Choking. (Note that choking due to an obstruction to the trachea will cause the ferret to collapse within minutes.)
• Tense or bloated, tight abdomen.
• Fever. (Normal temperature for ferrets is between 100.5 degrees F and 102.5 degrees F.)
• Seizures that last for several minutes.
• Inability or difficulty urinating.
• Broken bones.
• Color of gums or tongue look blue or gray. Indicates lack of oxygen, cardiovascular disease, a toxic condition, or shock.
• Very light pink or white gums. Indicates blood loss or shock.
• Sudden weakness or unconsciousness.
• Blood present in vomit or diarrhea. If vomiting or diarrhea occurs multiple times over two to three hours, or is accompanied by weakness.

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