Are ferrets hypoallerginic

Answer 1

Actually even if they were hypo allergenic, they still would give you Allergies, just not as bad! So good luck with your ferret, if you do get one!

Ferrets can provide allergies, although not as much as a cat or a dog. My brother has allergies to cats, and he can be around ferrets for as long as he wants, with no reaction.

Well, ferrets are hypo allergenic truly and us best for cat suffers also i am a cat allergy suffer and uh i love ferrets :D

Answer 2

No. This is a common misconception.

While some people who are allergic to cats/dogs, may be able to have ferrets, this doesn't mean they are hypoallergenic. They just have different dander.

Answer 3

Ferrets can be allergic to some ingredients in pet foods. It is important to feed ferrets a high quality ferret food that the main ingredient is meat, not grains. They can develop skin irritation and sensitivity to materials or rugs at the point of contact. Medications can cause allergic reactions, also some have reactions to vaccines. Topical allergies is ferrets can be caused by a number of things - detergents, fabric softeners, cleaners, wood or cedar shavings, flea dermatitis.

Answer 4

Depends on the ferret as each has their own personalities, but in general, most ferrets don't like to be held or restrained. Also ferrets don't like to be kept in their cage (which they need several hours daily out of their cage).

Answer 5

Chocolate is toxic to ferrets, dogs and cats

Answer 6

Any kind of wood chips or wood shavings should not be used for ferrets as it may cause them to have respiratory problems.

Answer 7

Feed your ferret the highest quality ferret food available. Look for ferret food with no grains listed as corn gluten meal intolerance is a common food allergy in ferrets.