It s often an indicator of inflamed skin but the underlying cause has not been confirmed.
Ferret scratching floor.
Fleas are common in ferrets that are kept outdoors or are allowed to play outside.
Your ferret is telling the world i was here as he drags his rear end he leaves olfactory cues that tell other ferrets he is claiming this area as his 8.
Fleas are a common cause of itching.
The best place to check for fleas is between the shoulder blades.
It could be because of the irritation from shampoos.
Scratching can be a sign of fleas and ticks.
Follow your vet s recommendation for flea treatment being careful to check the dosage.
In there ferret nation cage there 6 hammocks all different styles a sleepy play box a ferret cover bag multiple tshirts blankets on the lowest level and covers on all of the shelves so no more plastic to keep down on the scratching noise.
However if a ferret spends a lot of time scratching there is something wrong.
Fleas typically produce only a mildly itchy skin and mild hair loss from scratching.
Alternatively a cold ferret may be going into shock.
Prevent your ferrets scratching at the carpet by giving them other activities and other things to stimulate their minds.
Normally ferrets do this right after using the litter box.
Ferrets shred their hairs seasonally and that could be the impetus for the scratching but keep an eye on the area that the ferret is scratching.
Ferret scratches at his water bowl.
Ask your vet for advice after surgery because not all emergency clinics will treat ferrets.
Burgess says this is the equivalent of ferret graffiti.
Ferrets can have problems with parasites of the skin.
A warm ferret could be a sign of fever.
Occasionally indoor ferrets can be infested with fleas from dogs and cats in the household.
Why does my ferret scoot his rear end on the floor.
There may be flea bites and raw red patches in this area and thinning of the hair so that any fleas present are easily seen.