When you brought home your ferret, whether purchased or adopted, you made a significant commitment – and a big investment. Naturally you want to be sure you keep your ferret healthy and happy for years to come. There are 10 simple rules to follow. The vet will also administer the two essential vaccines: one for…

Ferrets are always fun to watch, but especially so when they are babies. It’s fascinating to watch kits go through their infancy, childhood, and teens. When a kit comes forth from its mama, it weighs less than a half ounce (usually between 0.35 and 0.42 oz). Imagine – a new living being weighing just slightly…

You probably know that ferrets are very social animals. Like potato chips, you can’t have just one. So, what about breeding ferrets? Is that something you should try? Before you try to set up your hob and your jill on a blind date, it’s a good idea to learn about what you’re in for. It…

A lot of people think that furnishing a ferret cage is no big deal. Buy any old box, add a water bottle and a food dish and voila! There’s a lot more to it than that. A ferret cage must be properly designed and furnished, right down to the bedding. Walls/floors/windows: Most experienced ferret owners prefer to…

If you are a new ferret owner, or you are considering a ferret, it’s important to know that ferrets can and do get sick. But by being aware of the most common ferret illnesses, you’ll be better prepared to deal with them if and when they happen. Adrenal disease is an adrenal gland tumor. Some experts…

Pet ferrets, just like any other pets or even us humans, have widely varying individual personalities. So some ferrets are just a little more, well, “high strung” than others. And this means that if your ferret displays aggressive behavior or tries to bite and nip, you need to determine the cause of this feisty ferret…