You have decided to adopt a ferret! They are cuddly and cuddly, of course, but what do you need to do to take care of them right? This article explains it to you.
Steps
Step 1. It is important to clean the cage every other day
If you have more than one ferret, you will need to clean it every day to avoid bad smells. Use a natural or ferret litter box. Pine shavings or cat litter are not recommended, as fumes and dust can cause even serious respiratory problems for the ferret. A cat litter scoop is suitable for removing excrement, dirt or dirty litter. Replace the litter box completely every 3-5 days. You also need to wash the cage with a natural, ferret-safe product. After you have cleaned the cage and made sure it is completely dry, you need to add the clean litter. It is important to have at least one kennel for each ferret you own. Even though they love to curl up together, they need their own space. You need to clean all hammocks, kennels, linens, and other accessories once a week. For machine washable items, use baking soda, as detergents and bleach can irritate ferrets' skin. For items to be washed by hand, simply use warm water.
Step 2. You will need a food bowl and water container that do not leak or drip
Make water and food available every day. You need to have specific feed for ferrets, high in protein and fat and with as close to zero carbohydrates and sugars as possible, as ferrets are carnivorous animals. Grain grains generally make ferrets sick, so avoid them. Small portions of fruit are suitable as a treat, but they contain a lot of sugar, so they are not advisable. Another suitable treat is bits of warm (not hot) meat. Remember that milk, chocolate, dog food, and cat food are bad for ferrets. Ferrets' stomachs are very delicate and these foods can cause diarrhea and make them seriously ill. You can put a bad odor reduction product in the water. It is best to use bottled water or reduce the hardness of the water. Ferrets tend to mess, so it's a good idea to put something under the food area if you have a cage that opens at the bottom.
Step 3. Ferrets are intelligent and sociable creatures that need to be exercising and interacting with others
Make sure you can set aside at least an hour a day for your ferret to exercise. They are animals that get bored easily, so you need to provide them with a good variety of toys for them to have fun with, and you also need to change the toys they have available every couple of days. While some owners prefer to put their ferrets in special cages equipped for play to get them moving, these animals also love to roam around the house; obviously they must be kept under control. Most ferrets generally get along well with cats and dogs. However, some have a habit of nibbling or taking them in their mouths, which can make other animals nervous.
Step 4. Take your ferret to the vet regularly
It will help you to prevent diseases or to detect their occurrence early, making it easier to cure. Ferrets are at a higher risk of an immediate allergic reaction when vaccinated than other pets, such as cats and dogs. These reactions are almost always lethal; try to avoid unnecessary vaccinations. If you are worried or have any doubts about the vaccinations to be given to the ferret, discuss it with your trusted veterinarian.
Advice
- Brush the ferret from time to time.
- If you own a male ferret, it is best to keep him alone. It may become aggressive and territorial, regardless of the sex of the other ferrets present. If you want to have more ferrets, it is best to only get females.
