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looseing teeth

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Question
hi my ferret is 10 weeks old and yesterday 2 of his teeth fell out. is this normal ? do they loose there baby teeth to make room for new ones or should i be worried?

Answer
Yes, baby ferrets have baby teeth just like humans do. Don't be alarmed, his permanent teeth will grow in shortly. Since he is now teething, which is really painful, you may find that he is more nippy than usual. This will pass once his teeth are in, just be patient and gentle with him.