Hopefully, you will be reading this article before you have selected a ferret and taken it home. It is not safe for either the animal or the dwelling to turn a ferret loose in the average home without some ferret-proofing. This list of ferret characteristics is universally true. Take the advice seriously to protect your [...]
When we bring pets into our homes and hearts, we must be fully prepared to provide for their comfort, social and nutritional needs. In addition, we must realize that our pets cannot tell us, in so many words, when they aren’t feeling well. It is up to us to be aware of their physical condition [...]
Although ferrets are creatures with a small surface area, their little bodies still require routine basic grooming and maintenance. Even though ferrets groom themselves, it is not enough to keep them looking and feeling their best. There are 4 basic steps to grooming, depending on the needs of your ferret: Brushing teeth: Your ferret’s teeth [...]
Just like it’s a good idea to have a human first-aid kit handy at all times, the same rule applies to your ferret. Having a box of commonly used supplies in a central location not only makes it easier for you as an owner, but also might save valuable seconds that mean everything during an [...]
The ferret has been a domesticated animal for 5000 years. Sketches and paintings, and even bodies, of ferrets have been found in numerous Egyptian burial sites. They have been used for rabbit and rodent hunting, both out of necessity and for sport. Queen Victoria of England presented visiting royalty with ferrets as gifts. Despite this [...]
