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My ferret lost weight and shakes a lot .

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Question
my ferret has seemed to have lost weight and  every time i pick  her up she shakes. is this normal behavior?

Answer
Any sudden increase or decrease in weight is always a sign of concern. The cause of this can range anywhere from a change in diet to disease. Even though ferrets may shake/shiver when they're cold, it would be best if you took her to your ferret vet and make sure it's not something serious.