What are some Social needs for a ferret?

Answer 1

Ferrets are very social animals, they crave human attention, and that requires an owner that will spend plenty of time interacting and playing with them. They need to be handled frequently when young for proper training and socialization. A large cage - Ferrets are not caged animals you only cage them for their protection. A minimum of 4 hours daily out of the cage to avoid boredom and aggressive behavoir. Ferrets are burrowing animals, and need special enrichment to satisfy this instinct with tunnels and dig boxes. They are naturally inquisitive and curious, meaning that they will get into anything and everything they can, to the point of being dangerous or even death. If there head can fit into something, their body will follow. They have no inherent fear of humans or animals. Ferrets are affected by photo periods - an need to be kept in natural lighting, to avoid adrenal disease. Ferrets are attracted to chewing objects with foam or rubber (pencil erasers, rubber bands, etc) and can cause intestinal blockage which can cause death if an veterinary emergency surgery is not performed.

Answer 2

Ferret need a great deal of human interaction for proper socialization and stimulation. They crave this interaction and will seek it's owner for their needs. They are not caged animals, they are caged when without human supervision and need at least 4 hours daily time outside the cage. A ferret forms a very strong bond to it's owner and cage mates, if separated can cause depression and sometimes die.

Answer 3

Ferrets are very social animals, they crave human attention, and that requires an owner that will spend plenty of time interacting and playing with them. They need to be handled frequently when young for proper training and socialization. A large cage - Ferrets are not caged animals you only cage them for their protection. A minimum of 4 hours daily out of the cage to avoid boredom and aggressive behavoir. Ferrets are burrowing animals and naturally inquisitive and curious, meaning that they will get into anything and everything they can to the point of either dangerous or even death. If there head can fit into something, their body will follow. They have no inherent fear of humans or animals.

Answer 4

Ferrets need a lot of special care, they are not like dogs or cats. A ferret needs a proper diet, ferret proofing, a lot of human interaction, veterinarian care, etc

Ferrets need ALL of their vaccines because they are highly susceptible to canine distemper. Ferrets are also susceptible to many diseases.

Answer 5

They are totally dependent on humans for their survival, and have been domesticated for so long (even before cats) they have lost all natural instincts to survive on their own in the wild.

Ferrets form a strong bond to their owners and to other ferrets (cage mates), that if separated (given up to a shelter or another person), that they will become depressed and will quit eating and die.

Ferrets remain playful through life, and are always ready to play with other ferrets or their owners.

Ferrets love to burrow and are curious about anything and everything, which sometimes get them into dangerous situations.

Answer 6

Ferret can suffer from numerous health problem due to improper diets, stress, reactions from vaccinations, improper care, early neutering and can start in the first year of life.

Answer 7

A ferret depends on humans for survival, with proper housing, food and care