Archive for the ‘Ferrets’ Category

Who says ferrets and dogs can’t get along? As a rule of thumb, it has been said that specific types of breeds, like those employed to chase and rid of vermin, shouldn’t be in the household having a ferret. This couldn’t be farther from the truth in my experiences.

Like all the mammals, ferret babies too require unique care while in their growth and development phase. A baby ferret stays for at least 6-weeks with the mother.

If you don’t take the time to acquaint your animals how do you consider they’re going to really feel by becoming thrown together? This is what leads to a general contempt of one another. Read the rest of this entry »

Ferrets are becoming increasingly popular as pets, and it’s no wonder. They are cute, cuddly, and can be real comedians with their antics. But with ferrets comes odour. Here are 6 reasons your ferret may have odour and solutions for them, as well as an overall solution for keeping the air in your home fresh, and relatively free of ferret odour.

Breeding Season–When it’s mating time, the male instinctively perfumes himself with urine to be noticeable to the females. And while this is perfectly natural in the wild, it can be unbelievably smelly in your home.

The easiest way to stop this behaviour is to have your pet neutered. Neutering and spaying will certainly decrease hormone levels of males and females and will lessen the odour. This should be done between 5 and 6 months of age, and can even be done at a later.
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How do ferrets respond to their environment? This is a typical question ferret owners are frequently faced with especially when they are becoming accustomed to caring for their furry friend. There is no easy answer as to how ferrets respond to their environment, however there are several common scenarios that can help you get an idea of what you could expect from your new pet.

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You’re thinking about adopting a ferret and getting excited about having this lively and inquisitive pet running around your house, but have you considered what kind of cage to get him?

You could be thinking that your ferret is going to be out and about, what does he need a cage for? The fact is that ferrets could get into plenty of trouble and it just isn’t really safe to let your pet ferret run around your home without supervision. When you’re home and can rescue him from any sticky situation he might get into, it’s fine to let your pet out and he’ll undoubtedly keep you entertained with his antics, but whenever you won’t be home the most secure space for him is within his cage so it is best to be sure to get him the one which he will appreciate being in.

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Thinking about keeping a ferret as a pet? As a ferret mom I can totally relate. There are a few things you need to know before taking in one or more of those little fuzzballs. And here’s a great article to give you some basic info.
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Keeping Ferrets As Pets
By CS Swarens

If you are looking for a fun pet that is a bit different from the norm, you may want to consider purchasing a ferret. Before you do, however, there are many things you should know about ferrets and about how to properly care for them. This way, you can be certain you are truly purchasing the right pet for you. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you thinking do ferrets make good pets? As a ferret mom I can totally relate.
There are a few things you need to know before taking in one or more of those little fuzzballs. Here’s an article that can help you make the right decision.

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5 Reasons Ferrets Make Good Pets
By Jeff Ritter

People nowadays have increasingly found the wonder with ferrets. This is perhaps the reason that they are already third in being the most domesticated animals in the United States, after cats and dogs. Ferrets are absolutely lovable creatures and here are five reasons that they make good pets at home. Read the rest of this entry »