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Do ferrets need enrichment

Updated: 11/13/2022
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Yes. Ferrets are intelligent animals and easily become bored which leads them to become depressed. You can provide your ferret with enrichment by giving them a variety of toys, allowing them time out of their cage daily and by interacting and playing with them.

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