How do you stop a ferret from dying?

Answer 1

Ferrets live about 7 years when properly cared for. They need the basics of good food, water, and shelter to survive, but they require physical and mental stimulation to thrive. Because they are active, 4 to 5 hours outside of the cage in a safe room is required. These creatures are not caged like hamsters or mice. They are akin to dogs in intelligence( and can be taught tricks accordingly), and as such, the cage is used merely to keep them safe, contained, and out of trouble while the owner is not capable of supervising them. The larger a cage is, the better, because ferrets are extremely active. ferret nations are very good quality cages that offer room and safety. Inside the cage, water must always be available. To keep them from getting dehydrated, ferret owners recommend using croc lock dishes to hold water. This makes sure ferrets don't dump the water out, while still having it readily available. As for food, the better quality, the better. Wysong makes very high quality food. Ferrets are obligate carnivores, so foods with fillers such as corn and other vegetables do damage to their system, due to the fact that fruits and vegetables are converted into sugars by their bodies. Along with as few vegetables as possible in the kibble, sugars are a huge issue with ferrets. Too much can cause their digestive system and body to develop insulinimia, which requires life long medication. Because they are very prone to insulinimia, adrenalin despise, lymphnomia, along with many other cancers and tumors, not to mention the fact that they commonly ingest objects which block their systems and can kill them, a good exotic vet is a very good idea. As is money. Ferrets are expensive pets, but emergencies are what kill pocketbooks if the owner doesn't save up. Also, ferrets are prone to overheating, so the room they stay in must be 76 degrees Fahrenheit or less. If a ferret overheats, he or she could go into shock and die. Apart from these set backs, ferrets are wonderful pets. They love playing, are incredibly smart (sometimes too smart) and are quite loving when properly cared for. I suggest if you are interested in ferrets and ferret care, that you visit the attached link.