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Step 1
The first thing you should consider about getting a ferret depends on whether you have children or not, and if you have children, what are their ages? Ferrets do have a tendency to bite out of being playful and excited. While they don't do it to hurt you, the problem is that a ferrets front teeth are small, sharp, and once they've bitten into you, can be difficult to remove because of a slightly hooked shape.
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Step 2
The second consideration is how much care they need daily. Unlike cats who can clean themselves, ferrets need regular cleaning. By nature, they tend to smell bad, and their cages must be cleaned everyday so that they are not living in their own waste.
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Step 3
Ask yourself the reason you want a pet. Ferrets are not affectionate like dogs, but they are one of the most non aggressive, peaceful animals you will ever see. They have been compared to kittens because they are so playful and good natured. They love to explore and run and jump, but they do this without thought to consequence, so they need to be monitored when out of the cage.
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Step 4
Ask yourself if you can tolerate little noises from their chewing and scratching especially during the night. Much like a hamster who likes to exercise on his little squeaky wheel in the middle of the night, ferrets can be active anytime.
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Step 5
List all the pros and cons and be sure before you go out to buy your ferret. Nothing is worse for you and the animal than to get it home and decide later it has to go.
