| Some things have to be done prior to bringing home | | | | eat a piece of its toy, it can result in an intestinal |
| your pet ferret. The first one is selecting a proper | | | | obstruction which may call for surgery. As members |
| ferret home. Ferrets spend a majority of their time | | | | of the Mustelid family, ferrets have a strong odor |
| inside their home so comfort and safety should be | | | | and it is best for you to call a vet to neuter and |
| your prime concerns. A wide variety of ferret cages | | | | de-scent your pet. Often these procedures can be |
| exist so shop around to ensure that it provides | | | | done concurrently. Be sure to read and follow advice |
| space for your ferret to play in. Check the cage to | | | | of your vet for post procedural care. Vaccines and |
| ensure that it is free of gaps that may catch the | | | | regular checkups are a must. Generally, kits would |
| feet of your ferret and result in injury. Comfortable | | | | only have the first series of shots so it is your job to |
| bedding is a must have for your ferret. With regards | | | | determine what was injected and when it was done. |
| to cage bottoms, plastic is preferable to metal | | | | Once the first series of distemper shots are done, |
| because they don't rust and they can survive being | | | | only annual shots will be needed. Booster vaccines |
| washed many times. Metal that is coated with plastic, | | | | are also required. |
| is to be avoided since your ferret might suffer | | | | Food is a critical component of ferret care so you |
| intestinal blockage if it is able to chew off enough | | | | must use only very good quality cat food or ferret |
| plastic. Go for cages which have large doors as well | | | | food from sources other than frozen meat. Ask for |
| as multiple layers. A variety of sleep gear like | | | | the brand of food your ferret was eating before and |
| hammocks or sleeping sacks are good to have also | | | | be sure to use that initially. If you wish, the ferret |
| since they will provide your ferret with many places | | | | can be weaned off the old food but this is done |
| to sleep or relax in. After all, ferrets are only awake | | | | gradually and not abruptly. Combine new and old |
| for 4 to 9 hours daily. Of these waking hours, 2 | | | | food, using more of the old food first and gradually |
| hours daily must be spend outside the cage to | | | | increase the proportion of the new to the old until |
| ensure a happy ferret so a ferret proof room is a | | | | your ferret has acquired the taste for the new food. |
| must to ensure your pet's safety. | | | | Ferret snack are not required as they can lead to |
| Toys are essential in a ferrets life though there are | | | | health problems later on. Should you really have to |
| toys that can put your ferrets life in danger. Choose | | | | give your ferret as snack, opt to give them cooked |
| carefully and ensure that the toys can stand up to | | | | eggs and meat. Avoid treats with sugar. |
| the sharpness of your ferret's teeth. Toys for cats | | | | From this summary, it is apparent that a ferret's |
| are excellent choices for ferrets too but avoid toys | | | | arrivals home require a lot of preparation from the |
| that are plastic or foam as they are not that durable. | | | | owner. Following these suggestions will be very |
| If you cannot be there to watch over your ferret, | | | | helpful to ensure the process is a smooth one. Your |
| then you must ensure that there are no toys left in | | | | pet ferret will not only be healthy and safe, but he |
| the cage. After all, should your ferret inadvertently | | | | will thank you! |