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Yes, they could, ferrets are very susceptible to illness and disease.
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How can you train your two ferrets to hunt house mice?
You really don't have to train your ferrets to hunt house mice, it should be a natural instinct for them to kill the mice. Also, just the smell of ferrets should keep mice away.
What are common diseases for a ferret?
Ferrets are susceptible to a lot of various diseases. The most common is canine distemper. Ferrets are susceptible to feline distemper as well. Ferrets rarely get rabies but precautions should still be taken. There are many other common diseases that ferrets are susceptible to also. Fleas, mites, and physical injuries are not diseases but are quite common.
Is it safe for ferrets to eat house mice?
Mice form part of the wild polecat's diet, meaning that while eating them will present a slightly increased chance of your ferret contracting disease from the mice (they may also get fleas), it will be safe enough to not worry about. I suspect that, if you keep ferrets and have mice in your home, it'll be almost impossible to stop the ferrets eating them!
Is a ferrets fur the same as a mouse?
Ferrets fur is different from a mouse. Ferrets are in the weasel family same as minks and ermines. Mice are in the rodent family and not related to ferrets
Do ferrets carry diseases?
No, Ferrets do not carry any diseases, but they are subject to be infected with various illnesses from humans, cats, and dogs.
What diseases do black-footed ferrets get?
Black-footed ferrets are highly susceptible to canine distemper and sylvatic plague.
What animals are been tested for cancer?
Dogs, cats, rats, mice, ferrets
Do rodens lay eggs?
No, rodents (mice, rats, ferrets, etc) do not lay eggs.
What does a ferret chase out of its house?
A ferrets will chase any rodent (mice, rats, rabbits)
Can your ferret play with your rat?
No. Ferrets are natural predators of rodents like rats and mice.
What kind of animals does a ferret eat?
Black footed ferrets eat prairie dogs. Domestic ferrets might eat rodents, such as rabbits, mice, rats, etc.
Can rabbits catch diseases from mice?
yes
