All About Ferret Care

9 Things Every Ferret Owner Should Know About Ferret Care, So That Your Pet Lives The Longest, Happiest Life With You

 

If you’re considering getting a ferret, or taking care of the one you currently have, you couldn’t have been in a better place than you are right now, on this page.

 

We’ve got a lot of information to offer all ferret owners, and we’d like to start by first presenting you with X things you should know about caring for a ferret:

 

  1. Because ferrets tend to have an odor when they reach adulthood, de-scenting and neutering them may be a good choice if you’re not breeding them.

     

  2. Before getting a new ferret, it’s important to ask if it’s received any vaccinations and been to the vet. If not, it will be your responsibility to take your new pet to the vet for check-ups.

     

  3. A balanced diet for ferrets has at least 35% protein and 20% fat. In addition to ferret food, they can also eat cat food, and need higher-fat levels than felines.

     

  4. Bottle or bowl? Ferrets drink more from bowls than from bottles. However, if you’re unable to change the water often, a bottle is a good alternative.

     

  5. Your ferret is at a potential risk of danger if it can stick it’s head out of any part of the cage you put it in. You should also be sure that the cage or holding place of your ferret has no areas where it’s feet can get caught.

     

  6. Ferrets sleep 15 to 20 hours a day, and prefer dark, padded areas. For privacy of your pet, consider placing a sheet over part of it’s cage to give it a sense of quiteness when it wants to sleep.

     

  7. If it’s potentially dangerous, keep it out of reach of your ferret. Ferrets love to chew on stuff, so be sure that it’s not placed near any plastics, long electrical cords, or anything else that can harm your new pet.

     

  8. Though you should let your ferret out of it’s cage at least twice a day in a ferret proof room, it should never be left unattended. And since they’re social, you can start introducing your new pet to people when it reaches about 30 days of age.

     

  9. One thing you should do with a new ferret is to cultivate good habits. One of these is litter-training.

 

If you appreciated these 9 tips, and really want to learn as much as you can about giving your ferret the best care possible, you’re invited to sign up for our 10-day e-mail series on the 10 Secrets of Ferret Care: Raising A Healthy, Happy Ferret.

 

Here’s what’s in store for you:

 

Day 1, Secret #1: Domesticated or Wild: Why It May Be Illegal To Own A Ferret

 

Did you know that among equally educated experts, there’s an ongoing debate about the legality of ferrets? This lesson will tell you about this debate, and offer suggestions to keep in mind.

 

Day 2, Secret #2: The 4 Types of Ferretscare.net

 

This lesson names the 4 types of ferrets, briefly telling you a few characteristics of each type.

 

Day 3: Buying A Ferret Home

 

This lesson can save you a lot of time and unnecessary stress. It tells you a few things you may wish to consider when buying your ferret home. But it’s not enough to just get a proper home for your ferret. You also have to consider what goes inside the home. One example of this is…

 

Day 4: Choosing The Right Bedding For Your Ferret

 

  • Discover what ferrets are nutorious for loving (probably due to the shape of their bodies).

     

  • You’ve heard of sleep walking? Well, ferrets sleep burrow. You’ll discover that if you don’t have appropriate bedding for them, you can substitute something else for them to burrow into!

     

  • A bedding mistake many well-intending ferret owners make. Don’t make this mistake, because doing so can cause your ferret to develop respiratory problems!

 

Day 5: A Ferret Can Never Have Too Many Toys

 

Ferret owners agree that a ferret can never have too many toys. They’ll play with just about anything. But what, really, does this mean to you, as the owner who doesn’t want to burn a hole in your wallet?

 

  • 2 fundamental criteria to consider when getting a toy for your ferret.

 

Day 6: Your Ferrets Second-Best Friend (Other Than You, Of Course)

 

  • It keeps your friend safe, and you don’t have to put a lot of “fashion” into it. Some people may think that if you get a certain type of this equipment, you’re being “mean,” but you’re really not. You’re being safe.

 

Day 7: Welcoming The New Ferret Member of The Family

 

  • Learn why “you’ve just got to give him some time.”

     

  • Discover what you should always do before you pick up your little friend.

     

  • What you shouldn’t do immediately after your ferret wakes up. It’s easy for new ferret owners to make this mistake.

     

  • What to do occasionally (not all the time!) when you finally do pick up your ferret.

     

  • Do you put your ferret down when he wants to go down, or when you want to put him down? The reason behind the answer may surprise you.

 

Day 8: Playing—The Ferret Way

 

In this lesson, you’ll learn about how to play with your ferret in a save manner…not only for your ferret’s safetey, but yours as well.

 

  • Did you know that a new, untrained ferret can see you as an oversized ferret? (If you don’t take this into account when you’re playing with him, it could lead to you getting hurt, not him!)

     

  • Do you think that a young kit (a baby ferret) is harmless? Learn why a young kit and young children should never be left alone without adult supervision.

 

Day 9: Common Ferret Care Duties

 

  • How often to trim your ferret’s nails, and what you can use to trim your ferrets’s nails.

     

  • Be careful! Learn what to look for when trimming your ferrets nails. If you don’t know how to find this, you should ask a veterinarian.

     

  • Hairballs are nasty for ferrets. Here’s what you should do to minimize and even prevent your ferret from getting hairballs altogether. (You especially want to do this during the shedding season.)

 

Day 10: A Few Things Ferret Owners Should Know About The Ferret Diet

 

  • 2 main factors that determine what your ferret is going to eat.

     

  • The bottom line about feeding your individual ferret.

     

  • Did you know that ferrets are classified as “obligate carnivores”? You probably recognize carnivore as “meat eating,” but do you know what the “obligate” part means? It’s important to know, if you’re going to give your ferret the best foods to eat.

     

  • Also…ferrets are not just carnivores, not just obligate carnivores, also “hypercarnivores.”

 

  • Where ferrets get virtually all of their nutritional needs from.