Ferrets

Feeding your ferret the proper diet is very important for your ferret’s overall health. Here are some general guidelines for how to feed your ferret, but you should talk to your vet if you have...

Like cats, ferrets clean themselves constantly and don't need to be bathed on a regular basis. They have natural oils in their skin and fur that help maintain a smooth, healthy coat. If a ferret...

Ferrets are susceptible to all of the strains of human influenza, including swine flu. In fact, some researchers use ferrets as test subjects when trying to find new vaccines for and information...

Ferrets are unusual creatures in many respects, including their ability to tolerate treatments for short-term and chronic pain. Most human medications for pain will quickly kill ferrets. According...

Tylenol is a popular brand name of the painkiller acetaminophen (also called paracetamol.) It also is found in many cold or allergy medications. Although Tylenol has been used successfully as a...

Ferrets can suffer from a variety of eye conditions, diseases and ailments. The most common conditions include allergies, trauma, cataracts, glaucoma and retinal atrophy. While many of these...

Ferrets are almost universally attracted to damp dirt, and love nothing more than to dig up houseplants. Here is an easy method for making an inexpensive "dirt shield" to protect the...

The adrenal glands are a pair of glands located in front of the kidneys in ferrets. Adrenal disease in ferrets is a medical condition characterized by the presence of either cancerous or...

Ferrets are lovable, playful pets. They like to interact and play with their owners. They will not be contented to stay in a cage the whole day. Ferrets need constant attention and affection from...

Diarrhea is a very common medical problem in ferrets, according to DrsFosterandSmith.com. This is partially because there are numerous illnesses and infections that cause diarrhea in ferrets.

Most ferrets take to using litter boxes well, but sometimes a ferret is unusually resistant, going anywhere but IN the litter box! Here are some tips for potty training a stubborn ferret.

It's very important that you know how to take care of ferrets before you actually purchase one. They require certain things just like any other animal, and it's your duty as a pet owner to...

Here is a recipe for a good all-purpose scent deterrent spray for ferrets. They will avoid places where the spray has been used, so it can help discourage destructive or dangerous behavior and...

All commercial ferret food does not contain the same ingredients. Ferret owners should know that the presence or absence of certain ingredients can mean the difference between a healthy and...

Ferrets are small furry mammals of the weasel family. They have been domesticated for at least 2,500 years. Originally kept as hunters of rodents and rabbits, ferrets are now a common house pet in...

Ear infections in ferrets need to be treated to avoid long-term damage and deafness. Cleaning a ferret's ears regularly and watching out for mites will help him avoid such infections.

Ferrets are susceptible to a variety of internal and external parasites. Tapeworms are one of them. Your ferret may lose weight, develop a dull coat or diarrhea, or he may have a "pot belly look"...

Are you a ferret owner who has to keep your ferret(s) in a cage while you're gone or at work? If so, they probably need a little extra stimulation to keep them happy and at least have something to...

Ferrets have been domesticated for around 2,500 years. They were once used primarily for hunting rabbits. But, over the years, ferrets have come to be viewed as family pets. When ferrets become...

You thought choosing ferret food would be easy - right? You'd just go to the pet store and pick out a sack in the small animals section - whatever fits in your budget, right? Wrong! Feeding a...

Have you always thought ferrets were cute? Maybe even considered owning one? Well, they require a lot more care than you'd think! Read on to learn more!

Ferrets are fun-loving, popular pets in part due to their size and portability. Adult ferrets vary in size and weight, but normal measurements fall within a defined set of parameters.

Ferrets are among the most playful of pets, infinitely agile and acrobatic and thoroughly entertaining to watch. If you have decided that a young ferret might make a good pet, what are some...

As all of us who own or have owned ferrets know, they are crafty, mischievous critters and most of them will stop at nothing to get into something. So what do you do if you don't want them in a...

Ferrets are carnivore, and should be fed as such. They adjust to new foods best at a young age, as older ferrets will often ignore new food. Adding a new food should be done gradually, mixing it...

Unlike cats, ferrets do not use scratch pads to keep their nails short and their nails will grow to the point where the nails can hinder or hurt your pet (getting stuck in a hammock is a common...

Setting up a ferret cage is a fairly easy thing to do but when you have multiple weasels you have more to keep in mind. Once you have it all set up though it is very easy to maintain.

You want to help out homeless ferrets but you can't adopt all of them! So what do you do?

Looking a weaselly friend? Not many people realize that most pet store ferrets come from a single breeder that supplies the entire US. Just as you would not want to support a puppy mill, you would...

One of many ways to box train your ferret. Ferrets are just as smart as Rabbits if not smarter. Please try as many methods as needed until there trained

Ferrets are amazing little animals to have as pets, however, they require much more work and time then many believe. Here is 10 important tips to remember when considering raising a pet ferret.

This will show you step by step how to SAFELY rid fleas from your ferret.

Ferrets have digestive tracts that are too short to digest or even soften vegetable material. Ferrets can get perforated bowels from eating raw vegetables or even hard fruits, such as apples....

Despite popular misconception, ferrets do not instinctively know what food is good for them and what is bad. They will eat anything they can get a hold of. Fortunately, there are many fine...

Ferrets (also called polecats in Europe) are a host for the common cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis. These fleas are also found on dogs, birds, rabbits, rodents and some farm animals. Although they...

The black-footed ferret is a small, short-legged animal that is part of the weasel family. It used to live in prairies in the western part of North America, from areas in the Great Plains in Texas...

Adrenal gland diseases in ferrets are, in actuality, tumors which develop on the adrenal gland. These tumors can occur in both spayed (or neutered) and intact adults. The cause of tumors on the...

Before you take on a pet ferret, be sure that you are legally allowed to keep a ferret. In states such as California, pet ferrets are illegal. According to "The Ferret Handbook" (Gerry Bucsis, et...

Melatonin treatment is given to ferrets as one of many options for adrenal gland disease. Sometimes it is used alone or in combination with other drugs. Melatonin is a hormone made in the ferret's...

The black-footed ferret is an adorable little bandit-faced varmint. He is a distant and wild relative to the domestic ferret (who is from Europe originally). However, his future is at risk. Sadly,...

Ferrets are a different and fun-loving pet choice. But because ferrets are illegal in some states and rare in others, a lack of information about them is usually the norm. Owners might be a little...

Domestic ferrets are a fairly common pet that are known for their curiosity and mischievousness. They love to nest, so a large cage is a great housing option for them. Cages can either be...

Not sure if you can handle this furry creature?

Ferrets can make great pets, but they are prone to certain health problems. One of the most serious is adrenal gland disease. Located at the top of the kidneys, adrenal glands help produce...

Wire cages are better for ferrets than aquariums because wire cages not only let in proper ventilation, but also the ferrets enjoy climbing about on the material. Although ferrets need to have...

Commercial ferret cages tend to be expensive, despite their flimsy nature. Making your own ferret cage does not have to be expensive or difficult. It also allows for a significant amount of...

Ferrets are always getting into places that they can't get back out of. One of those places in my house was the bathtub. So I made them this ladder, and they enjoy it so much that I thought I...

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...

Ferrets are one of the most common household pets next to cats and dogs and are very easy to become attached to due to their exuberant play and constant antics. With an average lifespan of eight...

Good ear hygiene is an important aspect of ferret care. Ferrets naturally produce allot of ear wax. Cleaning your ferrets ears regularly will prevent waxy buildup, remove dirt and will help to...