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Is a ferrets fur the same as a mouse?
Ferrets fur is different from a mouse. Ferrets are in the weasel family same as minks and ermines. Mice are in the rodent family and not related to ferrets
Does a ferret have a mask?
Some ferrets have a dark patch of fur on their face which is called a mask. Not all ferrets have this. It depends on the colour and pattern of the ferrets fur
Can you dye ferrets fur?
no
Do Marshall ferrets change their fur color in the winter?
Ferrets shed fur twice a year - spring and fall - so that the hair that grows back will suit the change. In the fall, your ferrets will grow back thicker fur for the winter and it may appear to be a different color. However, some ferrets that are in milder temperatures may have subtle notices in fur than ferrets in colder climates.
Are ferrets fluffy?
Some ferrets have thicker or longer fur than others, like cats. Depends on what your interpretation of "fluffy" is.
What is the difference between a black-footed ferret and a domestic ferret?
The difference between a black-footed ferret and a pet ferret is that Black-footed ferrets are the only ferret species native to North America and are a different species than ferrets kept as pets, which are from the European Polecat Ferret. The two ferrets are related along with the Siberian polecat ferret which lives in northern China and Mongolia. Black-footed ferrets physically differ from pet ferrets mostly in their fur. Black-footed ferrets always black feet, face mask and tail tip with a creamy/buff colored body. The fur on a black-footed ferret is shorter than that of pet ferrets, thus they look less fuzzy.
What if the fur on a cat's tail is stripped?
That means it has no fur on its tail. It is fine. Maybe the cat kept licking its tail until the tail went bald.
Do albino ferrets grow little black hairs?
Albino ferrets lack any pigmentation in their skin and has white fur with pink eyes
Do ferrets look like rats?
No. Ferrets have a much longer, thinner body than a rat. They also have fur covering their tails whereas a rat does not.
Do ferrets shed?
No, if they are on a proper diet (high protein, low carb/grain) ferrets do not really shed much. However, they will shed, probably a lot (depending on the climate where you live), in the spring and sometimes the fall. Ferrets grow winter coats and will shed them in the spring, but the shedding usually only lasts a week or two, then it's back to normal. Just keep them brushed during that period, and wash their bedding regularly. If your ferrets sheds and does not regrow fur, this indicates a serious medical problem and should be taken to a veterinarian for a checkup
Can girl ferrets be colored?
Yes. A female ferret can have any fur color that a male can have.
What do Marshall ferrets look like?
Marshall ferrets will have Sable fur (brown black with beige guard hairs) with a mask or an Albino that is white with pink eyes.
