also, sleeps alot

Question
also, she sleeps alot, is that normal?
thanks
Cassie

Answer
It is normal for ferrets to sleep about 16 hours a day. That will vary if your ferret is a young ferret (under a year old) or an older ferret (over 5 years old). Both of those age groups will sleep much longer.
If your ferret is in the first year of life, it is very common for her to have growth periods, in which she will sleep a lot more than usual. If you are very concerned, or if she is over a year old, your vet can check her completely to make sure she is healthy.
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