boby
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Post by boby on Feb 20, 2012 14:07:50 GMT -5
Bubu laid down on the carpet and fell asleep... After a while I went closer and saw him laying there with his eyes open and his stomach was jumping, I lift him and he was like a rag doll, completely flacid, after a while I kept holding him he became aware and jumped off my arms to drink some water and ran sleep inside the closet where he usually does. He is with his eyes closed and seems to be sleeping ok. What do I do? I have my heart in my hand!!
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Post by boby on Feb 20, 2012 14:53:32 GMT -5
I have been reading the internet and it seems this condition is called "dead sleep" seems to be common. He is soundly asleep now. But will keep an eye on him. OMG it really got my heart going...
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Post by ordinarygirl on Feb 20, 2012 15:48:56 GMT -5
oh i hate when they do that. Yes, it's called dead sleep and they can really scare you! I think he's okay - are you okay yet?  Rylee has done this to me a few times - I'm not sure why sometimes they get into this very very deep sleep other times they don't - unless they do all the time but we're not checking them for it 24/7 Glad everything is okay |
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Post by Barbara on Feb 20, 2012 16:18:53 GMT -5
We have all fallen for it. Some of us have even gotten into the car and started to the vet when we get this surprise when they jump up and look around to see where we're going. Just check him in about an hour to be sure you can wake him and that he eats and drinks.
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Post by judy on Feb 20, 2012 18:35:36 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D yes, we've all fallen for it . I took Tamma outside once to see if the cold air would revive her (she had done it before so I was suspicious) and her little nose started twitching. I like Barbara's description of having them jump up to see why they're suddenly being taken for a ride ;D
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Post by boby on Feb 20, 2012 20:47:56 GMT -5
Confirmed. He is ok. Eating, drinking and playing as usual. Thanks so much for your comments. =)
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Post by Dingo on Feb 21, 2012 19:25:44 GMT -5
We have all fallen for it. Some of us have even gotten into the car and started to the vet when we get this surprise when they jump up and look around to see where we're going. Just check him in about an hour to be sure you can wake him and that he eats and drinks. ;DThe visuals on that one are pretty funny! Yep, I've been caught just once so far. I was practically reaching for the phone to call the funeral home sort of thing  Net result: the ferret was totally fine and I was a total mess for hours. |
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Post by angelanbonkers on Mar 2, 2012 1:38:40 GMT -5
Welcome to the dead ferret sleep world my friend, happens all the time and the first time is when the you no what is scared out of ya,, the first time it happend to me was one of my little tiny girls and i called the vet and rushed her in but while i was on the way she had woke up and acted like hey where we going i was asleep lol.. Ill never forget that one..
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Post by myboybonkers on Mar 21, 2012 15:45:16 GMT -5
First couple of times this happened I almost lost my mind....I dropped poor Bonkers on the bed, & went running out telling my hubby he was dead...I went back picked him up shook him, called his name, & nothing...I finally went to put my ear up to his face to see if he was still breathing & I guess my hair tickled his nose, & Sleeping Beauty awoke with a big YAAAAAWWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNNNNN........& this stupid look, Like WTH did u wake me up for....Lol Lil Buggers....
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Net result: the ferret was totally fine and I was a total mess for hours. 
Daxy is SO happy the weather is cooling off! He doesn't like the AC - it limits him to one room but when I let him go other places, he just flat ferrets cause it's too hote