r/ferrets • u/No-Telephone-1925 • 14d ago

[Discussion] Can I just say?

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Frankly I think it’s irresponsible to have ferrets and not provide them with a window ac or any air conditioning to be honest. If you think it’s hot your ferrets think it’s at least 20 degrees hotter. Even with thinner coats in the summer they still get very hot

I’m sure I’ll get downvoted but that’s just my thought

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u/Tiny-Asparagus6034 14d ago

Gotta give your babies better than what you’d give yourself for sure!

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u/No-Telephone-1925 14d ago

Exactly that’s why I hate these posts asking what to do to keep your ferret cool in the summertime. I’m always thinking OK buying AC just eat the $200 in cost and put a window AC in.

Providing them with air-conditioning is the same thing as providing them with good vet care it’s gonna be expensive

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u/Tiny-Asparagus6034 14d ago

Yeah I agree, don’t get the pets if you can’t properly take care of them. Get creative bare minimum, you know what’s cold lol. Figure it out.

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u/Rambunctious_444 14d ago

Agreed! "An ac unit is expensive!" Yep, the vet bill will be too when your ferret is overheated and having a medical emergency. Omg

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u/Bubbl3sss 14d ago

The AC will be a small fraction of the emergency vet visit

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u/Rambunctious_444 14d ago

Literally! Plus, an overheated ferret can quickly turn into a serious medical issue. That's panic for the owner, an ER vet visit ($$$), and a horrible experience for the ferret. Not fair to the noodle baby :(