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*24 Ferret Facts
Here are 24 pieces of information that will aid you in understanding who and what ferrets are. To properly care for your pet ferret you need to know these facts.
*7 Choices to Consider When Buying a Ferret
There are a number of choices to consider when buying a pet ferret. They can be grouped into two major categories: the ferret and the provider.
*Tricks Are For Ferrets
Ferrets are made for fun. I like to think of them as “land otters.” But don’t let their playful demeanor make you think that they are not highly intelligent. If you use problem solving as your measure of intelligence, ferrets rank above cats and dogs.
*Legalize Ferrets
Ferrets are misunderstood by many in the United States. Humans by nature are afraid of what they don’t understand. To alleviate their fears they pass laws to protect themselves. But laws based on lack of knowledge are not good laws.
*Preparing For Ferret Health Issues
Assessing the health of your ferret is an important part of care for your special pet. As with a human child, you will become familiar with his normal pattern of eating, sleeping, playing and using the bathroom facilities (litter box). Any departure from the norm is a red flag demanding a closer look.
*A Brief Look at the History of the Ferret
Knowing where we come from is part of understanding who we are. Ferret care begins with an understanding of the history and background of our ferret friend. Ferrets are part of the Mustelidae family (Mustela putorius furo) and appear to be a domesticated breed of the European polecat.
* 14 Ferret Diet and Food Tips
What should I feed my ferret? What should I avoid feeding my ferret? Your pet ferret is an obligate carnivore. This means that your ferret’s diet must be meat-based.
* On the Road With Your Ferret
Most of your ferret’s life will most likely be spent either in his cage or in a room you have ferret-proofed. There will be times when out of desire or necessity you will want to travel with your furry friend. This can be a good experience if you plan carefully and bring the right gear along to make his temporary home safe and comfortable.
* 4 Things to Consider About Your New Ferret
When contemplating the purchase of a new ferret, there are four considerations that may have an impact on your decision. They each involve the investment of time and/or money.
* Ferret Bedding Options
One of the first things that a new ferret owner notices is the amount of time his ferret sleeps. Ferrets tend to sleep between 15-20 hours per day. As opposed to being nocturnal, ferrets are crepuscular, that is, they are primarily active in twilight, before dawn and after dusk.
* 4 Tips When Caring For Baby Ferrets
Anticipate that a baby ferret, like other baby mammals, are pretty helpless and will need a lot of care. It is not uncommon for baby ferrets, known as kits, to be separated from their mother’s care at six weeks of age.
* Teaching Your Ferret to Behave
So you have taken the plunge and purchased a new pet ferret. How can you improve the experience of owning a ferret? Training your ferret is one way to make the bond between pet and owner stronger while making your ferret a more enjoyable part of the family.
* Ferret Cage Choices
When considering the purchase of a ferret, there are many logistics to consider. One of the most important is the selection of a ferret cage to house your new family member.
* Ferret Bathing and Grooming
Your ferret has personal hygiene needs similar to a human child. Bathing, ear cleaning, nail clipping, coat and skin care, dental care and parasite control are all part of the package for proper care of your pet ferret.
* Toys For Your Ferret
Ferrets are fun-loving little bundles of fur. They sleep between 15 and 20 hours per day so when they are awake they are full of energy and raring to go. It seems as though ferrets were created to play.
* Caring For Your New Ferret
You have made the decision to add a new ferret as a pet for your family. What now? How do you care for your new ferret? First be prepared to have your heart stolen by the little guy.
* Ferret Diet Tips
Ferrets can be a real treat for any family to own. Proper care and feeding of the ferret is vitally important to insure a good pet experience. Therefore, care should be taken when considering your ferret’s diet. Ferrets belong to the Mustelidae family and share a lot in common with weasels, minks and badgers.
* Creating a Home For Your Ferret
There are two issues related to housing your pet ferret that you need to consider: the selection and equipping of your ferret’s cage and creating a safe environment for your ferret when he is outside of his cage in your home. The first ferret home issue is providing a ferret-friendly cage.
* Ferret Hammocks
Ferrets like their sleep. They spend on average somewhere between 15 and 20 hours a day storing up energy for their waking hours. It is important to make this major investment in time as comfortable as possible for your fuzzy friend.
* Caring For Baby Ferrets
Caring for baby ferrets requires a certain amount of knowledge and skill. The more you know about them the better equipped you are to give them the care and attention they require.
* A Brief Overview of Ferret Care
The decision to bring a ferret home as a pet requires a number of considerations as ferret care is a complex but rewarding job. Ferrets are a member of the Mustelidae family, in particular mustela putorious furo. They share a number of similarities with minks, weasels and badgers and are not related to mice or rats.
