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Pet ferret health care and ownership info - free expert video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain general information about a ferrets, including their age, life span, and habits, in this free online video.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to choose a cage for a pet ferret in this free online video
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to choose the right food for a pet ferret in this free online video.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to train your ferret to bite gently in this free online video.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to train a pet ferret not to bite in this free online video.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to handle and clean a pet ferret in this free online video.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to bathe a pet ferret -- as well as how to prevent fleas -- in this free online video.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to train a pet ferret to use a litter box in this free online video.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to acquire a pet ferret for free -- or to purchase one for your home -- in this free online video.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain the history and background of pet ferrets in this free online video.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain what pet ferret vaccinations are necessary -- and how to administer them -- in this free online video.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to provide general health care for a pet ferret in this free online video.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to travel with a pet ferret in this free online video.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to have a pet ferret spayed or neutered -- as well as how to provide it dental care -- in this free online video.
Watch an exotic animal health technician explain how to prepare your home for safe pet ferret exercise in this free online video.
The domesticated ferret is an elongated mammal that closely resembles the weasel. Domestication of ferrets dates all the way back to 1500 BC, though wild ferrets do still exist. Ferrets make great pets, and seem to be more people-friendly than the typical housecat. Making your home ferret-friendly is often the most challenging aspect of ferret ownership. Ferrets tend to enjoy chewing on rubber and foam items and can be harmed if these are ingested. Also, ferrets can chew holes into walls and be injured by electrical wires, or escape to the outdoors. Ferrets are meat eaters and live on a diet of meat, organs and raw bones. For the domestic ferret, there is a variety of dry foods available.
Learn more about your pet ferret in these educational video clips. See examples of different cages, foods and litter boxes recommended for domestic ferrets. Learn the basics of ferret behavior and learn how to handle a ferret. Ferrets are biters, but if you watch these videos, you will learn how to train your ferret not to bite your hands. Get ideas and information on the general care such as bathing and flea prevention. Our expert guides you in preparing a safe exercise area for your ferret and teaches you about vaccinations, spay and neutering, and dental care for your ferret in this video series.
Sarah Tingle Sarah is a resident exotic animal health technician and has been working as a technician for seven years, but she began working with animals over 12 years ago at the Wildlife Care Center and has worked at several animal hospitals in the South Florida and Gainesville areas. Her "family" includes Ed the "Lhasa Apsa," an orange tabby named Max, a chinchilla named Pinball, an Oriental Shorthair named Charlie, and two rabbits named Halibut and Porkchop. Her interests outside work include reading, working on cars, and playing paintball.dkdk
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