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Can you use tide for the ferret bed?
It is recommended to use an unscented, hypoallergenic detergent when washing a ferret's bedding
How do you treat ferret bedding for fleas?
First you need to treat the ferret for fleas, then you wash the bedding.
Why do hamsters have saw dust in their cages?
saw dust is something that lots of people use as bedding. I use saw dust for my hamsters bedding!
Do ferret cages have to be off the ground?
No the ferret cage does not need to be off the ground.
Can A ferret die from eating bedding?
Yes a ferret could die from eating it's bedding. It could be made from a material which is toxic to the ferret when ingested or it could lead to an intestinal blockage which can be fatal if not treated.
If I use soft bedding for the ferret to sleep on can I use wood shavings for the litter tray?
Hi, i honestly do not recommend laying soft bedding in a ferret cage, they sometimes like to chop on soft things and most of the softer bedding is chewy as well which if they swallow it they will most likely get it lodged in their intestine and need emergency surgery. Pine bedding works the best, they find comfort in almost anything. iv seen my ferrets sleep on top of a stack of CD`s! 100% Pine bedding Is what i recommend. _______________________________________________ Pine bedding is dangerous to ferrets. Period. A better option for litter would be recycled paper pellets such as Marshall or Yesterdays News. I use wood stove pellets. Blankets and hammocks are fine for them to sleep on.
What is the best bedding for a ferret?
Ferrets are content to sleep in old t-shirts, sweaters, baby blankets, cut off pant legs, etc. These bedding items should be washed at least weekly to keep your ferret smelling fresh. Dirty bedding = stinky ferret. It is best to stay away from any type of bedding that can produce dust, or can become moldy when wet. Ferret respiratory systems are very sensitive to these things.
How do you know if a ferret likes another ferret?
Yes ferrets are social animals and as you should keep two as they're very active and a play mate will drain their energy There's no way of guaranteeing that one ferret will like another ferret. However, there are certain steps that will make it more likely. Introduce the new ferret through the bars of the existing ferret's cage - let them sniff one another. If you have two cages, keep the new ferret in a separate cage for a few days, then swap the bedding in each cage with the bedding from the other - this almost always works. Each ferret has it's own personality (and whether they have been altered) - Baby ferrets take to other ferrets very easily, older ferrets that have never been around other ferrets - it may take time for them to adjust, some may never accept another ferret. Ferrets that have not been altered (or fixed, neutered, spayed) when in season or heat, the males will fight.
If you have already introduced the new ferret to your ferret and they don't get along how do you get them used to each other?
If your ferrets are not getting along with each other, keep them separated, exchange some bedding that they slept on with each other, to get them to smell the same. Or if you are keeping in separate cages, place the cages close together to let them used to each other, have time out of the cage separately (keep one in cage, let the other out). After a period of time, let them out together and supervise them. Some ferrets will fight and eventually will work it out as long as no blood is drawn.
What the best kind of bedding for a ferret?
My family uses like hay or something soft like a tiny rug.
Do you leave the dirt in a hamster cage?
You should use bedding in your hamster cage and you should change it and clean the cage every few days. PetProductsByRoyal.com has some nice hamster cages.
Is is okay to house a ferret in a wooden cage?
Wooden cages are fine and are used to build ferret cubs or hutches for ferrets housed outdoors in the UK. It's not necessary to paint the wood, instead use timber treatment sold for use on garden fences and outbuildings, and it has to be 100 % non toxic, with the manufacture's instructions followed implicitly. Never use creosote, it is poisonous. Ferrets need hard flooring, not mesh. Refer to the related question below "How to make a ferret cage"
