Ferrets as Pets Videos

When buying a ferret, it's important to know what food they eat, whether keeping the pet is legal and what to look for in a potential pet. Buy a ferret with tips from a chief veterinarian in this...

When caring for ferrets, their food should be high in protein, they should be vaccinated and the ferret should either be spayed or neutered. Take care of a ferret with tips from a chief...

When giving a ferret as a gift, it's important to collect information and to give the receiver the option of choosing the ferret themselves. Give a ferret as a gift with tips from a chief...

Litter training a ferret generally comes naturally to the animal if a shallow litter pan and ferret-approved litter is placed in the cage. Praise the ferret whenever it uses the litter pan in...

To tell if a ferret is male or female, look for the bump of a penis in the middle of the abdomen on males, and identify the female genitalia between the legs and under the tail. Find out how males...

Breeding ferrets is a complicated process that requires the supervision of a veterinary clinic and is often better left to professionals. Contact a local pet store or veterinary clinic to get more...

To find a ferret breeder, check the American Ferret Associate or Ferret.org for breeders in the area. Contact a local pet store for more information on finding ferrets that can be bought as pets...

To give your ferret a bath, fill a sink half way with warm water, slowly wet the ferret with the water, gently lather the pet with diluted ferret shampoo, rinse the animal thoroughly, and make...

House a ferret in a commercial, multilevel ferret cage using non-edible bedding, a shallow litter pan, a ferret-designed food bowl and a hanging water bottle. Include a hammock for the ferret to...

To make a ferret cage, follow the general specifications of a commercial cage, make sure it is long and multi-leveled, secure all sides and the door of the cage, and fill the cage with recycled...

When buying a pet ferret, make sure they are legal in your state, research pet ferret needs, prepare to feed the ferret a special diet, and make sure the local vet is familiar with ferrets. Make...

Raising ferrets requires having a properly set up cage, constant supervision, a good diet, and training to teach them about what is appropriate for chewing. Understand that raising a ferret is...

To adopt a ferret, research the needs of a ferret, find out how social the ferret is, make sure it is healthy, and set up the cage and environment before bringing the ferret home. Make sure...

Caring for ferrets includes providing a multilevel wire cage with hammocks, a water bottle and food and litter pans. Feed ferrets specially formulated ferret food, and make sure they are under...

Feed ferrets commercial diets designed for ferrets only. Use treats that are approved for ferrets and other carnivores, and consider adding a syrup supplement to help break up hair balls. Check...