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Deafness in ferrets?

I just got a ferret and was reading that that the color I have could be prone to deafness and mine is a very heavy sleeper and when I scream or clap she doesn’t respond. Does this mean mine is deaf??? If not how can I tell???

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Answer #1

Ditto to what editor says…Albino (white with red eyes)…I don’t know much about ferrets, but in kittens and dogs, white with blue eyes have a tendency to be deaf.

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Answer #2

A deaf pit bull pup was brought to my door last year…this is how I found out she was deaf…snapping my fingers first on one side of her head…no response, then I did the same thing by her other ear…no response then either…most pups would respond when they hear a noise by them…either looking in that direction or flinching…she did nothing, no response at all…dichihuahua

Answer #3

Is she white? :) Many white animals (also including dogs) are prone to deafness. Best way to find out is take her to a vet for an exam.

Answer #4

Take your ferret to a vet. that handles ferrets. There are vets that do. Get her checked out.

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