Ferrets! Basics

Ferrets are part of the weasel family, males are bigger then females (of course) so If you are thinking of getting a ferret think twice, they are very curious so be ready for things to be bitten or dropped. Ferrets can become GREAT companions and very friendly pets. They will try to be- friend any animal they come across mostly cats, little dogs or maybe big ones too, sometimes reptiles and even horses! The poos they do are not like rabbits or mice poo so don't be surprised. Ferrets don't like being left alone so if it is possible to get a companion for them then don't hesitate as they will sometimes grow bad habits, but if you can not get a companion for them you can be their friend. If your ferret is jumping around your feet then try and play with it and make it happy. 

CAGE: With your ferrets cage you will need quite a big one and make sure that it isn't made completely out of wire mostly the floor or else they might get their feet stuck in them. With the food and water you will need to make sure that everything can be accessed without hassle. If you are thinking of getting a ball tip drink bottle then make sure your ferret knows how to drink out of it but preferably get a water bowl that is not light or else it will spill the water and leave its bedding or ground wet. If your ferret is around 5 to 10 weeks don't give it hard food it is harder to swallow for a young kit to prevent the kit from eating hard dry food, boil some water and pour a little in the bowl of food and then let the water cool down and feed it to him/her. 

HEALTH & BUYING: If your ferret is not its self check if it's nose is wet its coat is not oily and make sure that it is shiny and also check if it's eyes are clear. If you wake your ferret up or it just wakes up and you feel it's nose it would sometimes be dry so don't worry if it is dry or not. When you are buying your ferret at either a breeder or a pet store make sure that it isn't   below 7 weeks old also check that it has clear eyes, a shiny coat and a wet nose if you have any complaints don't be afraid to tell the shop keeper breeder because the ferret could be sick and maybe it could be very serious or contagious. If it is a hot day put in an ice pack or something cold and/or wipe them down with a wet cloth or towel.