Ferret
Ferrets As Pets -- Before acquiring a ferret, there are many things to consider, including the age and sex of the ferret, where you will get her, financial considerations, changes you will need to make to your house and lifestyle, and how you are going to introduce your ferret to other pets, and possibly, to children.
Ferret Health: Are You Prepared? -- When we bring pets into our homes and hearts, we must be fully prepared to provide for their comfort, social and nutritional needs. In addition, we must realize that our pets cannot tell us, in so many words, when they aren't feeling well. It is up to us to be aware of their physical condition and provide proper veterinary care.
Ferrets: Caring for New Baby Ferrets -- If you are considering getting a new baby ferret, it is imperative to understand a little about the ferrets and if one will be the right pet for you.
How can You Tell if it's a Real Canadian Ferret? -- The species of Real Canadian Ferrets are a hot topic among ferret lovers because they are rare to get your hands on. Real Canadian Ferrets are generally spayed or neutered when you are able to purchase them and are an excellent pet to have due to the genetic line that they display. The Real Canadian ferrets are the same as the popular Hagan ferrets and are bred by the same commercial breeders.
Ferret Disease and Illness -- Some people look at me like I'm crazy when I say "I love my ferret", but I do, and they can think what they want. My little guy brings me hours of enjoyment and sunshine to my gray days. The last thing in the world I want is for him to get sick, yet it's a fact of life and in order to offer the best care (and quality of life), you have to keep an eye on what's going on in their ferret worlds.
Adopting a Baby Ferret -- I didn't know when my wife asked me to take her to the mall, we'd come home with a baby ferret (called a kit). For me, I thought we'd zip in and out (a husband's dream), maybe catch dinner and see a movie at the local multiplex, my wife had other ideas. A close friend of hers had shown her a picture of a ferret, cute, cuddly, inquisitive, and my wife decided... "I have to have one". What's a husband to do except follow along and break out the credit card when asked.
Learn the Trick to Teaching Your Ferret Tricks -- "But daddy, I want a ferret". My daughter has a lovely personality and is not one to complain or nag, yet over the course of several days; she continued, "daddy, I want a ferret". I never really had a choice as she looked at me with those baby blues; we were headed to the pet store to buy a baby ferret (called a kit).
Training Your Pet Ferret -- Although they have become more popular over the years, ferrets are not your typical pet and many people think these exotic creatures are more like wild animals than companion pets. While they may look like they belong in the woods instead of in your living room, the ferrets you buy in the pet store are really quite domesticated and can be trained to do many things.
Ferret Hair Loss Could be Something to Worry About -- Ferrets have a sleek silky coat of hair that is moderately thick and should have a lustrous shine. Like most animals they shed their hair during spring or summer. This should result in a bit of a thinner coat in the warmer months with thicker hair growing in for winter.
Do Baby Ferrets Make Better Pets? -- For anyone thinking of having a pet ferret, you must decide between adopting an adult or purchasing one of those adorable little baby ferrets that you can find in most pet stores.