Pet Ferret General Care

Video Transcript

"Hi my name is Sarah and on behalf of expertvillage.com, I am here at Petland in Pembroke Pines, Florida to educate you a little bit today about caring for your ferret. One thing you should keep in mind when having a ferret or considering getting a ferret as a pet is that they do require as much maintenance as a cat or a dog. Just like any other exotic pet, they require annual visits to a veterinarian. They do need to be vaccinated for rabies and canine distemper every year. They do need to be kept on heart worm prevention just like cats and dogs. They require bathing, frequent cage cleaning. They need to have their linens and their cage washed frequently so ferrets do require just as much attention as a dog or a cat. When people ask what it is like to own a ferret, I generally tell them that it is almost like having a kitten for 6 to 8 years. Ferrets are very playful throughout their whole lives. They have to have interaction with you. They are not animals that should just sit in their cage all day. They do love being out and interacting with you and the rest of the family. If you would like any more information about the animal hospital that I work at, you can go to www.extracareanimalhospital.net and if you would like anymore information about Petland in Pembroke Pines, you can go to www.petland.com."