Why is My Ferret Shaking and Weak? 4 Explanations & 3 Common Illnesses that Cause Your Pet to Shiver

By Jazmin “Sunny” Murphy

It’s scary to see your fur-baby helplessly shivering in its hammock. But what can you do? 

The first, most crucial step in determining why your ferret might be shaking is assessing its surrounding environment. The problem could be something as simple as the temperature or as severe as insulinoma. 

These possible explanations and common ferret illnesses will help you narrow down the cause of your ferret’s shaking and treat it with a vet’s help.