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There are numerous dangers to ferrets, You have to ferret proof their environment, ferrets need to be handle by a responsible person (no small kids), ferrets need a special diet, they are carnivores (meat eaters) and cannot digest fruits or vegetables. Ferrets can be prone to illness and disease if not taken care of properly. They could be perceived as prey by some dog breeds.
What else can I help you with?
Are ferrets dangerous?
Ferrets are not dangerous at all
Do ferrets snor?
Some ferrets do snore when they sleep. If your ferret snores it may be worth mentioning it to your vet to check there is nothing dangerous causing your ferret to snore.
When should I cage my two ferrets and when should I let them free roam?
Ferrets are not caged animals, but you cage them for their protection. Most ferret owners cage ferrets when they're not at home or unable to supervise them when free roaming. Ferrets need about 4 hours daily time out of their cage in a ferret proofed environment. Ferrets being burrowing animals by nature are subject to crawl and fall asleep into places that can be dangerous and you cannot get them out, like in major appliances, couches, recliners (very dangerous for ferrets). I personally do not cage my ferrets, but keep them in a bedroom totally ferret proofed so they are safe
Are ferrets dangerous if cornered?
No, not domestic ferrets that are properly socialized, they are not dangerous at all. Any animal in the wild may be dangerous if cornered, being defensive would be part of their nature. advice from other contributors: Any animal is dangerous is they are scared. If you cornered a ferret it probably would get scared and bite. It probably isn't the smartest idea to corner one.
Do ferrets chew wires and other objects around the house?
Yes, ferrets have a natural instinct to chew on objects, including wires, which can be dangerous. It is important to ferret-proof your home to prevent them from chewing on potentially harmful items.
What are ferrets bred with?
Ferrets are only bred with other ferrets
What is the collective term for a group of ferrets?
The collective term for a group of ferrets is a "a business of ferrets" or "a cast of ferrets".
Are panda ferrets smaller then other ferrets?
Panda ferrets the same as other ferrets, just the coloring is different.
Do ferrets have a ribcage?
Ferrets do have a ribcage
Where do ferrets hibernate?
Ferrets do not hibernate.
What is The plural of ferret?
The plural for ferret is ferrets but a group of ferrets is called a "business" of ferrets.
Is a ferret a dangerous pet?
Ferrets are not dangerous at all. It's the humans that abuses the animals that's dangerous.Dogs are dangerous, when is the last time you heard that a ferret killed someone? There are by far more dogs bites to humans compared to ferrets biting humans. According to the AMVA latest figures there were 800,000 cases of dog bites to human that had to be treated, plus people have died from dog bites. And no telling how many unreported cases there were.No, ferrets are not dangerous, though they could bite out of fear, if handled improperly, abused or not properly socialized. Also a female ferret with babies are very protective and could bite. All animals can potential be dangerous if handled improperly, yet ferrets have a more calm disposition than other pets. Make sure if your ferret, or other pet is acting strange to take the pet to the vet, sometimes animals attack out of fear, hunger or pain.
