As pure carnivores, ferrets need raw meat more than anything. You can find a wide range of food options but nothing can compare to the nutrients raw meat and whole prey have. If you decide to feed your ferret anything else, you need to make sure they’re getting all the nutrients they need and use … Read more
While most human foods can cause a bit of discomfort and some digesting problems, nothing is as harmful to ferrets as chocolate. It’s very well-known that dogs and cats should never eat chocolate and this stands true for ferrets as well. What’s not meant for their bodies should never be fed to them. Ferrets are … Read more
Chicken is one of our favorite types of meat and it’s widely available everywhere. But can our beloved ferrets eat chicken as well? The answer is YES! Ferrets naturally hunt birds in the wild and chicken is easily one of the most popular foods for pet ferrets as well. The best way to figure out … Read more
Despite the fact that ferrets are often compared to cats, their dietary needs are different. While wet kitten food is somewhat acceptable in case there’s an emergency, but ferrets need food that’s been specifically made for them. And if you can’t afford the high-end quality kibble, then it’s better to switch them to raw food. … Read more
Bananas are some of the healthiest foods for humans and we can benefit a lot from eating one or two a day. But when it comes to ferrets, a single banana can create some serious health problems and lots of internal pain. While some people still insist on using bananas as a very rare treat, … Read more
Ferrets are obligate carnivores, which means that they can’t really eat anything else but meat. More than that, the meat needs to be high-quality, raw, and they often love live prey. To be more specific, you’ll need to make sure the meat your ferret eats contains between 32% and 36% protein and around 18% fat. … Read more
Having an obligate carnivore as a pet can be a bit frustrating when it comes to feeding it. You might want to switch up between food and give it lots of different treats, especially the ones it craves all the time it sees you eating. But a simple dietary mistake can cause a lot of … Read more
Ferrets are clean animals and they would prefer having a cage that’s as clean as possible. More than that, their diet always has to include raw meat which can cause various contaminations. This is why it’s highly recommended to regularly clean your ferret’s cage. If you don’t clean the cage properly you will have to … Read more
Ferrets are intelligent creatures that make excellent pets and are popular all over the world. Although they are often compared to cats, today we’ll talk about a habit that’s typical to dogs, which is wagging their tail. Since ferrets are so much different than both dogs and cats, many owners don’t know if this behavior … Read more
Striped White Ferrets are quite unique among ferrets. They have a white coat and a dark-colored line that goes from their back to their tail. You also don’t have to worry about their health issues as they don’t suffer from any lack of pigmentation. These ferrets are simply white or a creamy color. There are … Read more