Ferrets can make great pets but pet ferret care may be very different from what you are used to with cats, dogs, hamster and other pets. While ferrets have been domesticated, they still adhere to a lot of their natural or wild behavior. For example most ferrets will sleep during the day and then become active at dawn and dusk.
Feeding your ferret can be quite difficult if you are unaware of his eating requirements. Ferrets are carnivores and cannot get any nutrition from plants. Also the ferret digests its food very quickly so they need to get a lot of energy and calories from what they do eat.
You will need to make sure that you feed your ferret food that is high in things like protein and fat, yet low in fiber. Do make sure that you always feed food that is recommended for a ferret, and never feed him food specified for another animal.
While it is possible to train your ferret to use litter though it will take you longer to train a ferret then a cat. You must be willing to limit the ferret's space so they have a small area in which the litter is placed. The litter pan should also be very easy to access. You should not completely clean it as a small amount of urine or feces will let the ferret know that this is the area that is to be used as a bathroom. Ferret cages should be kept clean and have designated feeding and sleeping areas.
If you are unable to live with a distinctive "musky" pet odor, you may want to consider getting a different type of pet. Ferrets are notorious for their "musky" odor, and no amount of bathing will be able to prevent this. In fact, over-bathing your ferret can result in his skin releasing even more of the odorous oils to replace those which were stripped from his coat.
Owning a ferret can be a wonderful experience, but you must be prepared for the responsibilities of owning one. Make sure that you research all of the ferret pet supplies that you will need, as well as eating and behavioral habits. It is even a good idea to look into the diseases and various conditions that ferrets are prone to and set up a regular vet schedule for check-ups.
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