I don t know what is wrong HELP

Question
Hi, I don t know if my ferret is sick or what, but I just got him about a week ago and he is like 3 months old or a little younger. I brought him to my frineds house and when we came home he started to suck on my fingers like a bottle so i brought him to his water bottle and he got a drink, but he kept on doing it. This is the 1st time he has done this and I am worried something might be wrong. Also when I was holding him he started to suck on my collar bone. My frined had a cat tahta had just had kittens but he didnt get around her, I don t know if he could smell or snese thata she had milk or what. PLEASE HELP! thank you -Crystal

Answer
hello Crystal,
your ferret is fine. it is simply a weaning behavior for some ferrets at that age do, but he will grow out of it. However, make sure he is eating and drinking, and if he is not eating, then you may need to soften his food with about a tablespoon of water. If he continues to do this behavior for more than a couple more weeks, then you may want to take him to a vet for just a check up to make sure his teeth are OK.
But I am sure he will be fine. Congrats on your new baby. If you are a first time ferret owner, I would recommend the book "Ferrets for Dummies" by Kim Schillig.It is a very informative book for beginners.
thanks and let me know if you have any more questions.
amy