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
In captivity, ferrets can survive somewhere between 4 to 6 years. This is double the life a ferret has in the wild due to predators, disease, and injuries. Ferrets are very sensitive and they need the best care and frequent vet visits to keep them healthy for as long as possible. With excellent care, you … Read more
Ferrets are very intelligent animals, which is why they make excellent pets. They are quick learners and can be trained similar to cats and dogs, although they can only master simpler tricks. Ferrets might be a bit more stubborn than other animals, but they’re a pleasure to train if you have a close bond with … Read more
Today’s ferrets are the domesticated form of the European polecat. There is only one species of polecat that is native to America, which is the American Polecat, also known as the Black-Footed Ferret. These wild ferrets have thrived throughout history on Prairie Dogs and they are ancient natural enemies. Today, black-ferret ferrets are very rare … Read more
Ferrets are very different than dogs and cats, and their diet differs a lot as well. But if you are ever out of food, you can use cat food made for kittens, not adults. You should never offer your ferret dog food as these foods contain a lot of carbohydrates and other things your ferret … Read more