Nap over! What can I get into? |
It is true, Ferrets are NOT for
everyone!
A ferret is
like having an animal that is
half way between a Cat and a
Dog. In personality they are
much like a Maine Coon cat.
They can be ornery,
playful, and can get a bit
intense in their play. Training
them can be a challenge, but
rewarding and fun. |
Think About It
- Ferrets need love, exercise, sleep, food, water, Vet care, an enclosure to stay in to keep them safe and did I say, lots of love.
- You can play with them with toys, use an exercise ball, or take them for walks on a leash.
- Some ferrets like to play in water and even swim.
- Most ferrets like to be scratched, brushed, petted and some like to be cuddled. They love to explore.
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Things you will need
- Ferret house
- Litter box
- Litter (non-clumping)
- Bedding (NO cedar)
- Food and water dish
- Quality food
- Ferret treats
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- Ferret carrying kennel
- Harness and leash
- Shampoo safe for ferrets
- Ferret hammock (Optional — they love them)
- A Veterinarian that treats ferrets
- Emergency Vet that treats ferrets
- ID Chip (Optional — safety)
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Things NOT To Feed Your Ferret
- Citrus Products
- Chocolate
- Marshmallows
- Potato Chips
- Peanut Butter
- Ice Cream
- Soft Drinks (sodas)
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Possible Treats in Limited Quantities
- Cooked eggs
- Cooked meat
- Linoleic acid coat conditioners (Linatone, Vitacoat, Ferretone)
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For further
information:
www.peteducation.com
Most Common
Health Issues
In lay-mans
terms:
- Adrenal gland cancer causes hair to fall out (fixable in most cases if found early)
- Enlarged Heart causes the heart to pump inefficiently (treatable for a time)
- Makes too much insulin and sugar level drops (treatable for a time)
- Cancer of the lymph system causes them to retain liquid (treatable for a time)
- The Green Goo causes your ferret to vomit and have really bad diarrhea to the point they dehydrate and can die. Highly contagious. If caught early they have a chance.
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For further
information:
www.peteducation.com
Veterinarian
Needs
Ferrets are considered an
exotic animal. So, when you are
looking for a Vet, don’t wait to the last
minute. Not all Vets see ferrets. I would
locate more than one regular Vet because
ferrets love to get sick on your Vet's day
off. Find an emergency Vet as well. Ferrets
are notorious for getting sick after hours
too.
Important Vet
visits:
- Annual Shots: Rabies and distemper (Check in your area for any other required shots)
- Annual Physicals: checks for any health issues that ferrets can develop.
- Senior blood work: when they get older checks for changes that can indicate health issues.
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For further
information:
www.peteducation.com
If you like them but are not sure if a ferret is for you,
we can help.
Just give us a
call or send us an email to
set up an appointment.
We look
forward to hearing from you.
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