| Bringing your ferret home, here are a few tips you | | | | Ferrets are part of the Mustelid family, therefore, |
| should know. Picking the spot where your ferret will | | | | they do have an odor to them. It is a good idea to |
| spend most of their time is important, it should be a | | | | set up an appointment with your vet to have your |
| comfortable, safe place. When buying a ferret cage | | | | ferret neutered and de-scented. Usually both of the |
| make sure there is enough room, it is very important | | | | procedures can be done at the same time. Please be |
| so your ferret can have plenty of room run around. | | | | sure to follow the veterinarian's aftercare instructions |
| Make sure all levels are even so there are no gaps so | | | | to ensure your ferrets health. Ferrets need |
| your ferret will not get caught in a gap and get hurt. | | | | vaccinations and regular exams, make sure you are |
| Soft bedding will make your ferret feel safe and | | | | aware of when they received their shots, and |
| comfortable. A clean cage is a must, plastic bottom | | | | continue the series. After the first series of |
| cages are easy to clean but metal bottoms can rust | | | | distemper shots are done then your ferret will only |
| and become dingy after a lot of washings. Please | | | | need the shot annually. Ferrets also require their |
| make sure your ferret is not chewing on the coating, | | | | booster vaccination. |
| because this can cause intestinal blockages. | | | | The type of food you feed your ferret is important, |
| Multi-layered cages with large doors will keep your | | | | just be sure that their high quality cat food or ferret |
| ferret from getting stuck when trying to get out. | | | | food is not produced from frozen meat. Before you |
| The more hammocks and sleeping sacks the merrier. | | | | bring your pet home find out what they were being |
| A happy ferret is a comfortable ferret, they sleep | | | | fed and try to use the same brand. Although, if you |
| about 15-20 hours a day. Ferrets need to spend two | | | | choose to switch brands you must wean the ferret |
| hours a day outside their cage, so it is best to ferret | | | | off the old food. Mix a small amount of the new |
| proof a specific room for there safety. | | | | food in with the old food and gradually increase the |
| Toys for ferrets means lots of fun, but safety | | | | quantity of the new food daily until the ferret |
| should also be considered. Be careful which toys you | | | | becomes used to the new taste. Snacks are not |
| purchase. You need durable toys that can withstand | | | | necessary and can cause many future health |
| the chewing done by your ferrets sharp teeth. Cat | | | | problems. If you decide to give a treat, some healthy |
| toys are great for ferrets, no foam or plastic toys | | | | options are cook eggs and meat. No sugar, it will only |
| for ferrets, they will destroy them easily. They must | | | | harm your ferret. |
| always be supervised when playing with toys, please | | | | Bringing your ferret home will take some planning, but |
| do not leave toys in there cage. If your ferret | | | | it will be worth it, so your new fuzzy family member |
| damages a toy and eats a piece it can result in an | | | | will be safe and healthy. |
| obstruction that will need to be surgically removed. | | | | |