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Sexy Lexy
My 1 1/2 yr ferret seems absolutely normal, except I have noticed recently that she is grinding her teeth. More so when she is drinking. She eats, drinks, plays, and poops normal. She sleeps more than our new baby ferret, but no more than she always has. I give her lots of high protein treats like egg yolks and lactose free cat milk, etc. She may have watery eyes, but nose, and gums are normal. Does grinding her teeth have to mean they are in pain, or can they just do this. (I am just reading about waardenburg syndrome and think that my ferret might be deaf)
AnswerHello Tamara and Lexy,
It is highly likely that your ferret is deaf, which doesn't make her any less of a high energy goof ball I'm sure. One of my boys is deaf, but he loves life just as much as my other two. Both of my boys actually do the same thing you're describing. Both of them grind their teeth when they're eating. I've tried switching their food, taking them to the vet, everything. They don't have any allergies or blockages or anything like that. Its a little mystery. As long as everything is normal with her, I wouldn't worry too much about it, honestly. She should be just fine. If you're worried about it, you could try some different food, like Totally Ferret with lamb. Sometimes ferrets can have an allergy to chicken, and that is the main ingredient in most ferret and cat foods. Grinding the teeth usually means stomach pain, which is something I should have clarified before. It could mean she has a partial blockage, an allergy to her food, or maybe even an ulcer. You said that she does it when she's drinking, though? I'm not totally sure why that would be. If you're really worried about it, you can always take her to the vet and they should be able to tell you what's wrong.
Like I said, my boys have done it since I brought them home. They are just fine. That doesn't mean your little one is okay, so you're going to want to get her checked out, but it may be nothing. Do you have a ferret vet in your area? If not, or you're not sure where the closest one is, just let me know and I'll see if I can help you find one. I hope this helps and if you need anything else, please don't hesitate to ask!
Sincerely,
Emilee Andrews
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