Shaking Ferret

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Whiskers, Paws and Love® Team

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    *Ferrets are fun, curious, and full of energy. In the Ferret Education Hub, you’ll find expert tips on their dietary needs, litter training, enrichment, and health essentials. Whether you're new to ferrets or an experienced ferret parent, this is the place to start.

    Ferrets have some fascinating behaviors, and one of them is shaking or shivering.

    If your ferret shivers after waking up, eating, or relaxing, it is usually nothing to worry about - this is quite normal.

    While it is easy to assume they are cold or scared, ferrets actually prefer cooler temperatures and express fear in different ways.

    This brief shivering often stops once your ferret has been up and active for a few minutes.

    During sleep, a ferret’s typically high metabolic rate slows down to conserve energy.

    The shivering is simply a natural way for their body to jumpstart the metabolism and raise the heart rate after rest.

    Chewy editorial team is here to help you understand these unique behaviors so you can better care for your curious little companion.

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