Ferrets can have good health if taken care of properly
Ferrets can live from 6-8 years. Although with good care they can live up to 10 years. They do have alot of health problems though, such as cancer and adrenal disease. Most ferrets die from those illnesses.
Ferrets are not good pets for any children. There are no tests for allergic reactions for human from ferrets. Ferrets don't produce dander like cats, which causes allergic reactions in humans.
The cheapest place to buy ferret food is probably Walmart. Cheap ferret food can be harmful to your ferret's health. It's cheap for a reason (cheap ingredients, fillers, etc) A good quality ferret food would ensure your ferrets good health to avoid expensive veterinary bills later.
Ferrets should not eat pomegranate due to its high sugar content, which can lead to digestive issues and obesity in ferrets. Additionally, the seeds of pomegranate can pose a choking hazard to ferrets. It is important to feed ferrets a balanced diet that is specifically formulated for their nutritional needs to ensure their health and well-being.
For five ferrets, the largest cage you can afford as ferrets need room to move and exercise. Ferrets also need plenty of supervised time out of the cage for their health and welfare See related question and answer below for more information
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No, ferrets should not eat Temptations cat treats as they are not formulated for their nutritional needs and may cause health issues.
You can have as many ferrets as you want as long as you have the room and time to take care of them properly. At least 2 ferrets will keep each other company.
Ferrets can help people by giving them a good laugh and can be your best friends. They can keep you company if you get lonely or depressed.
No, ferrets cannot live in a plastic storage container, aquariums, etc. Ferrets need a large wire cage (cages made specifically for ferrets) with plenty of ventilation. Ferrets cannot be caged continuously and for their health, need several hours out of their cage daily.
No, a ferret is not a good classroom pet for any grade. It's not the right type of environment for a ferret and would be harmful to their health- they need a dark quiet sleeping place of about 18 hours a day. They need an enormous amount of human interaction. Ferrets stress out very easily.
No. Ferrets are strictly carnivorous(meat eaters), and not equipped to eat fruit in any serious amount.