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Per Merck, how old should a ferret be for its first rabies shot?

At least 16 weeks old.

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Why: Ferrets can catch rabies like other mammals, though reported cases are rare. Merck's pet owner page says the first rabies vaccine is given at 16 weeks or older, then repeated annually.

Huh, didn't know that: Ferrets should not get distemper and rabies vaccines on the same day.

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Answer: At least 16 weeks old. Ferrets can catch rabies like other mammals, though reported cases are rare. Merck's pet owner page says the first rabies vaccine is given at 16 weeks or older, then repeated annually.

  1. Routine Health Care for Ferrets, Merck Veterinary Manual www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/ferrets/routine-health-care-for-ferrets
    The vaccine should first be given to ferrets when they are at least 16 weeks old.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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