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Colds

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Question
Hello

Can ferrets get our colds? Can we get theres?

Answer
Ferrets have a very weak immune system, and can catch a cold from their human family. A cold that might just keep you out of work for a couple of days could prove fatal to a ferret, so always keep away from your ferrets when sick.  So, yes they can and so can we.