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Care of Ferrets
Ferrets were first tamed by the Ancient Egyptians for food and clothing. Today, they are playful weasel-like companions that depend on us for love! This category contains questions about ferret health, history, and needs.
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If your away from home can I leave my ferret in a cage or do you leave them in a ferret-proof room?
It would be better to leave them in a ferret-proofed room and they get plenty exercise that way. I personally do not cage mine at all and leave them in my bedroom which is ferret proofed. It's very stressful to leave ferrets in a cage, which can lead to obsessive behaviors from boredom. Ferrets are not caged animals, you cage them for their protection.
From other contributors: You can leave them in either one just make sure he or she has toys to play with while you are gone.
No, ferret cannot eat nuts. They are unable to digest fruits, grains and vegetables. Nuts would probably cause intestinal blockage, and without surgery, the ferret would die. Ferrets are closely related to polecats, which consume only vegetable matter within the entrails of their prey. As such, a ferret's teeth are entirely unsuited to eating nuts as bits may get stuck between the teeth where they will rot or cause abcesses.
How much does a vaccinated ferret cost?
Costs of vaccinations for a ferret can vary widely between veterinarians and your location. Contact your local veterinarian for costs.
If a Jill ferret is not mated a build up of estrogen may lead to a disorder know as estrogen-induced anemia, which can lead to leukemia and ultimate death
How do you diagnose a ear infection in a ferret?
Excessive discharge/ ear wax that is red or dark crimson-brown (and occasionally yellow-green), and a foul smell that is very pungent. The ferret may also scratch this particular ear a lot.
No ferrets are not blind. When a baby ferret (also known as a kit) is born, it has a thin layer over it's eyes meaning that it cannot see. This layer eventually goes away and the kit will begin opening its eyes by the age of 5 weeks old and will be able to see.
Though they are not colorblind ferrets see colors differently to us. Ferrets see the world in grey but can also make out certain shades of red and blue.
Are Polecats native to Portugal?
No, polecats are not native to Portugal, in fact ferrets are banned as pets in Portugal
Baby ferrets are very nippy because they play with other ferrets by biting and they have not been socialized by humans.
How much does a ferret cost in Florida?
they can range from $50-$250. Check pet stores around you to see different prices.
Do you need to cut ferrets toenails?
Yes, unless you walk them regularly on hard surfaces such as pavements - I did my ferrets' nails yesterday.
It's easiest if you have someone to help you. Get them to scruff the ferret, which ought to prevent them from wriggling, and use very sharp toenail clippers to clip off just the very tip of each claw (they need to be good quality sharp ones or they can split the claw). Make sure you don't cut the pink bit that you can see inside the nail known as the quick, as this has nerves and a blood supply - cutting it will cause the ferret a lot of pain.
If you've never done it before, try to find someone more experienced to show you how.
Can a ferret have hairball remedy?
Yes, ferrets can have hairball remedy. It is recommended a small dose every few days, as ferrets cannot pass hairballs and could cause intestinal blockage
When do you introduce the ferret hob to the kits?
You can introduce the ferret hob to the kits as long as he is no longer in season.
Who is the cousin of the weasel?
Weasels are members of the Mustelidae family and are closely related to ferrets, mink, martens, otters, polecats and skunks who are also members of the Mustelidae family.
Is it okay for ferrets to eat snails?
I've read about ferrets eating snails, apparently without harm. I would make sure that there was no treatment or poison that snails could have ingested. I've read about ferrets eating slugs, I'm not sure why. Maybe they are not getting their nutritional requirements in their diet.
ECE - epizootic catarrhal enteritis - sudden onset of bright green or yellowish diarrhea in ferrets.
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The best way is to have your ferret seen by a veterinarian. To the best of my knowledge there is no dewormer that you can buy in the store without a veterinary prescription that is labeled as safe for use on ferrets.
Your veterinarian should run a very simple and fairly inexpensive fecal test to determine if your ferret has worms and what kind of worms they are. Then he/she will select a dewormer that is effective against that type of worm and safe for your ferret.
How do you keep your baby ferret from being defensive with his food?
It's a natural instinct. I usually put 2 bowels in the cage, they stop on their own, just keep the bowls full!!
Will a mother bird eat her young?
no,a mother bird will not eat their young no,a mother bird will not eat their young because she loves her youngs...
Is it unhealthy to keep a ferret where you sleep?
No, it's not unhealthy to keep a ferret where you sleep, in fact, my ferret sleeps with me in my bed as he is free roam in the bedroom and never caged.
What was the ferret from Inkhearts name?
Gwin was the name of the Marten owned by Dustfinger. Gwin has horns that set him apart.
