Indoor Pet
Ferret Care: The Best Way To Care For Your Ferret
Ferrets can make great pets but pet ferret care may be very different from what you are used to with cats, dogs, hamster and other pets. While ferrets have been domesticated, they still adhere to a lot of their natural or wild behavior. For example most ferrets will sleep during the day and then become active at dawn and dusk.
It will do you a great deal of good to find out as much information about feeding ferrets as you can, as ferrets have a very different diet than most indoor pets. Ferrets are carnivores—that means that most plants hold absolutely no nutritional value for them. They also digest their food quite fast, and it will be your responsibility to make sure that the food your ferret receives is full of the energy he needs.
Ferret food that is high in protein, fat and low in fiber is the best. You should never feed your ferret any other food then food specifically designed for ferrets as the nutrition will be all wrong. You also always need to have food for the ferret available at all times.
It is possible to train your ferret to use litter though it will take you longer to train a ferret then a cat. To do this you need to limit the ferret's space so they have a small area in which the litter is placed. The litter pan should also be very easy to access. You should not completely clean it as a small amount of urine or feces will let the ferret know that this is the area that is to be used as a bathroom. Ferret cages should be kept clean and have designated feeding and sleeping areas.
If you are unable to live with a distinctive “musky” pet odor, you may want to consider getting a different type of pet. Ferrets are notorious for their “musky” odor, and no amount of bathing will be able to prevent this. In fact, over-bathing your ferret can result in his skin releasing even more of the odorous oils to replace those which were stripped from his coat.
Owning a ferret can be a wonderful experience, but you must be prepared for the responsibilities of owning one. Make sure that you research all of the ferret pet supplies that you will need, as well as eating and behavioral habits. It is even a good idea to look into the diseases and various conditions that ferrets are prone to and set up a regular vet schedule for check-ups.
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