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>At what age do ferrets enter their geriatric period of life?
Most vets argue between three and five years of age. I liken a ferret's
life span as such:
Ferret age = people age
< 8 weeks = infant
2-4 months = child
4-8 months = teenager
8-12 mo = young adult
2 yr = 20
3 yr = 30
4 yr = 40 etc.
So, if you are a senior citizen at 55, then 5.5 years in ferrets is
geriatric. If a ferret lives to 7, 8, or 9, then they have had a good run
at life. The record I believe is 14 years for a ferret, but I have met so
few 10 year olds, that I consider that tops, and those who make it beyond
are fortunate indeed.
Ferrets should have a complete physical every year, and CBC done at 3 as
a baseline, then again at 5 and every year after, especially if health
problems pop up.
Pam T.
[Posted in FML issue 2938]
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