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A ferret's lifespan depends on it's health, a ferret may catch a disease that may shorten their lifespan. If you take proper care of your ferret and keep it in good health it can live a long, happy life but there is no guarantee that your ferret will live a full 15 years.
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How long does a sea otter live to?
10 to 15 years for a male 15 to 20 usually for a female good percentage can live to about 20, and one has lived all the way up to 28 in an aquarium. they have easily wearable teeth which can probably be the cause of the shorter lifespan.
What is the lifespan of a tiger in the wild?
it can live 15 years in the wild and 20 years in the zoo
What age do ferrets die?
Average life-span of a domestic ferret - How long does a ferret liveAccording to Marshall Farms, the largest breeder of ferrets in the U S, the domestic ferret average life span is 5 to 8 yearswhen properly cared for.To maintain a ferrets life it's important to have a quiet and dark sleeping space with without noises or interruptions, they sleep an average of 15 hours (more or less). A good quality ferret food is very important, and not all ferrets foods are that good of quality. Marshall farm ferrets are more prone to illness and disease early in life, thought to be caused by genetics - inbreeding, and early neutering. But with proper care (meaning educate yourself and read everything you can about ferrets) they can live longer (My ferret Abby is a white albino female that weights about 1 lb and she's 9 years old)From other contributors:ferrets in the UK live till they are between 8 and 10 years.a ferret aged 5 years would not be considered old in the UKGenerally, ferrets live for 7-9 years.The average lifespan of a ferret is normally 8 to 10 years, although well cared for ferrets have been known to live for up to 12 years, and others die at the age of 4 to 6 for no apparent reason other than old age.some ferrets have lived for as long as 15 years it all depends on there health most live till 10 years of ageThey can live anywhere from 5-8 years. All depending on their health and care.The average lifespan for a ferret is 6 to 8 years. Although my last ferret lived to be 11 years old. But not without the sad effects of blindness, hair loss and other ailments. Though he did live a happy and playful life to the very end.They can live to be 6 to 10 to even 15 years old. That is if they're healthy and cared for very well.They live 6 to 10 years. Sometimes, they live even longer.Anywhere from 6-10 years can be considered normal. However, some ferrets can live up to 10 years if you take good care of them.The oldest lived to be 15 or 16.From 6 to 8 years.Anywhere from 5 to 13 years, depending on where you got your ferret (pet store or breeder), how the ferret is cared for, and general luck. Feeding a good diet and ensuring they don't ingest objects they shouldn't are essential to the longevity of a pet ferret. Ferrets bought in a pet store, especially in America, are said to have shorter lifespans due to genetic issues. Do not feed a ferret anything but meat-based products, proper vitamins (Ferretone, only in small amounts), and water. They should never, ever have anything with a lot of sugar or dairy. Sugar is linked to pancreatic cancer (insulinoma, an all-too-common killer) and ferrets are lactose intolerant.
How long do cockatials live?
they live for about 15 years
How old do white tigers live to be?
they live to be about 15 years old12-15 years is the life expectancy for a white tiger but they can live up to 25
How long do toucan's live?
up to 15-25 years
How do seals live?
About 15 years
What do scorpions do to live?
15 years
How long do Jack russeles x blue heelers live for?
Blue healers live from 10 years to about 15 anf jack Russel terriers live to be about 13-14 years if you take good care of them. If you combine the two years it would make an averedge of about 13 to 15 years, but make sure you take them on walks AND GIVE THEM FRESH FOOD. Blue Healers live about 10 to 15 years and Jack Russel terriers live to 13-14 years combine the two and you will have an averidge of 13-15 years of life, just make sure you take thenm on walks and feed them fresh food. Blue Healers live about 10 to 15 years and Jack Russel terriers live to 13-14 years combine the two and you will have an averidge of 13-15 years of life, just make sure you take thenm on walks and feed them fresh food.
How many years does the natural shih tzu live?
They can live as long as 15 years
Does a budgie live 12-15 years?
Most budgies might live to 8 years, but if you take very good care of your budgie they can live up to 15 years, in some cases 16 years.
Is it true that a jaguar can live for about 15 to 20 years?
Almost right. In the wild Jaguars can live to around 12 - 15 years whereas in captivity they may live a few years more.
