If you want to get a second ferret, and you’re wondering whether the two will get along, then the answer is that they should do fine together. Ferrets don’t generally eat each other, on the contrary, they thrive when they’re part of small groups. It’s only a possible issue for mothers and newborn babies, and … Read more
Sleeping on the floor of the cage is not ideal for any kind of pet, and it’s not the sort of bedding that you’d want for a ferret either. There are a lot of different materials that could be used in such a case, but the question that we’re set to answer here is whether … Read more
Having a pet around will often improve our mood, or help us when we’re going through tough times. Not all pets will actively try to make you feel better, or make a connection to their owners, but there are plenty that do it. Can ferrets tell when you’re sad, and do they sense emotions? The … Read more
Finding out whether ferrets are related to skunks is not quite the straightforward affair you might think, and the reason for that is that recent information has changed the answer. People don’t all know the most recent info on this, so the answers they give can sometimes be wrong. The right answer is that skunks … Read more
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
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