How should an albino ferret's delayed reaction to startling noises be interpreted by owners?

As a sensory processing lag

Albino ferrets navigate the world relying heavily on their excellent sense of smell and their sensitive whiskers, especially when vision is compromised by light sensitivity or tracking deficits. Consequently, their response time to sudden auditory or visual cues can differ from sighted ferrets. A delayed reaction to a startling noise should be understood by the owner not immediately as aggression or profound fear, but rather as a sensory processing lag. The animal requires a moment longer to process the stimulus using its non-visual senses (smell and vibration) before reacting appropriately, necessitating patience from the owner to maintain a trusting relationship.