The average lifespan of a ferret is between 3 to 8 years. Wild ferrets live up to 4 years, while domesticated ferrets can benefit from a much longer lifespan, depending on how well you take care of them and their health. Genetic problems usually decide how long your ferret’s lifespan can be, but you can … Read more
Ferrets cannot speak so they try their best to communicate with us using other methods. This includes specific gestures, nipping, vocalizing, and even licking. If your ferret licks you from time to time, it doesn’t always mean that your hands are salty or that it wants to bite you. In fact, most of the time, … Read more
Knowing your ferret’s age is very important and you can easily find this out with a vet visit. However, you can also find how old your ferret is on your own, without spending a dime. This will let you know if you need to start taking your pet to the vet a lot more frequently … Read more
Healthy ferrets often make it to adoption centers simply because the previous owners never realized that ferrets can smell. Adopting a ferret instead of buying is highly encouraged as this can offer a second chance to an abandoned pet. A single ferret can cost anywhere between $10 to $200 to adopt, depending on where you’re … Read more
Water is very important for ferrets and dehydration should not be taken lightly. If your ferret hasn’t touched a drop of water in over 30 hours, the situation can easily turn fatal. These adorable creatures always need access to clean and fresh water. It’s up to them how much water they need, but their water … Read more
Ferrets can sleep up to 18 hours per day and this is perfectly normal for them. They are active for a very short period of time at dusk and dawn, which is why their bodies had to adapt to this schedule. When they are awake, they consume a lot of energy and their sleep is … Read more
Ferrets and bathing don’t mix up too well, especially if your pet hates water. In general, ferrets love water but this doesn’t mean that they should spend a lot of time bathing. This is also why you should be careful with bathing and you should only do it when you absolutely have to. Otherwise, a … Read more
Ferrets, like many other animals, show affection by licking each other. Your pet might try to spoil you as well, especially if you two have managed to form a close bond. It can also obviously happen if your hand smells or tastes like food, which is usually the case after you handled food and forgot … Read more
Ferrets and Weasels are part of the same genus, Mustela, in the Mustelidae family, but they are different animals. Weasels have a very long and rich history, while today’s ferrets are the domesticated form of the European polecat. Many people confuse them and they see ferrets as vermin because of how similar they look to … Read more
Ferrets are very common these days as they become more and more popular as pets all over the world. This helped to make them a lot more affordable and now you can find ferrets that are as cheap as $50. But some rarer ferrets can cost up to $250. Older ferrets also tend to be … Read more
