Heatstroke susceptibility in ferrets (cannot sweat) — environmental hazard
Verbatim first-hand facts from The Merck Veterinary Manual (ferret). All bullets are exact substrings of the cited source file and C1-substring verified. Focus: toxicosis and environmental hazards of the pet species.
Toxicology facts
- Ferrets can be housed either inside or outside. When housed outdoors, ferrets should be provided with protection against the elements. Ferrets are highly susceptible to heatstroke because they cannot sweat, so housing should never be placed in direct sunlight.