When the pet ferret makes strange noises it can be for several reasons. Next, I will tell you the different types of sounds it makes. To differentiate the types of sounds that the ferret can make, I will tell you what each type is like. To be able to distinguish what they want. Or what is happening to them at that precise moment.
Pet Ferret Making “Doks” Sounds
The sound is called “doks” because that is how it sounds when it is emitted (or similar). It is a noise similar between laughter and chatter noise. Depending on when they make that sound, it’s what they want. If they do it when they are playing, jumping, it is a sign that they are happy. If your pet ferret releases those sounds it when we pick it up or grab it, it means that we don’t disturb it.
Snorts
The snort is a loud and furious snort that animals such as a bull or a cat. And in this case, the ferret makes these to show anger. This sound is very similar to what cats make when they are angry or scared. The same happens to ferrets when they are angry or uncomfortable. When you hear this sound, it is best to leave the ferret alone and not touch it.
Whistling/Hissing
Whistling can mean many things, it all depends on what they are doing at the time. Some pet ferrets use this as a way of speaking. It can also mean a warning or that they are upset. For example, if you are playing with a person or animal and it starts to whistle, it means that it no longer wants to play and that you leave it alone.
Pet Ferret Screams
When you hear a ferret scream, you should go as fast as you can to look for it. A scream is never good, it regularly happens when they receive a very strong blow, get scared, or are afraid of something or someone.
Shrieking
Many of these animals shriek, they do it when they are playing. Some use it when they are losing the fight (the game) and are upset about it.
Groaning
The pet ferret groans only when it feels some kind of pain, discomfort, or is afraid. The noise can be during the day or at midnight, while you sleep. It is not a normal noise, and if you hear it you should go to the exotic animal vet to check it. You can also make that weird noise when you go to the bathroom and it’s probably from a blockage.
As time goes by you will get to know your ferrets, you will learn what are strange sounds, noises and which ones will only make noise when they are angry or upset about something. You can act on them. I hope that with this little help from the article it will serve you something for the care of your pets.
