Are you familiar with the legislative of your state which regulates whether you are allowed to own a ferret?
Do you mind having a pet that is considered smelly by some owners?
Can you ferret-proof your home to prevent ferret from escaping?
Can you provide an area for a ferret's cage that is free of drafts and with a constant temperature between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit?
Can you provide a premium commercial food that is high in fat and protein and specifically formulated for ferrets?
Do you have an exotics vet that specializes in ferrets and other small mammals?
Before you purchase a ferret, make sure it's legal to own one where you live. In many places, ferrets are still not legally recognized as a domesticated animal to keep one as a pet. Ferrets, like other exotic animals, have been banned as pets in some places.
Ferrets have a reputation for being smelly pets with a distinctive musky odor. This smell comes from glands in their skin and is present whether the ferret is de-scented or not. While occasional baths are recommended, frequent bathing will not reduce the scent and will likely make it worse. As the skin gets dry, the glands will produce more odorous oils to combat the dryness.
Since they sleep for long during the day, most ferrets don't mind spending time in a cage. But it's recommended that they spend a minimum of four hours outside the cage every day. This means you'll need to ferret-proof your house to prevent them from escaping. These creatures are smart and curious and can fit through small spaces. There should always be toys present for a ferret to play with and chew on.
The temperature near the cage should be free of any drafts but not in an area that gets too warm. The ideal temperature for a ferret is between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ferrets are carnivores and should eat premium commercial food that is high in fat and protein and specifically formulated for ferrets. A ferret's high metabolism means it needs to eat about every three to four hours. They should not be fed dairy products, fruits, vegetables, or foods high in fiber, carbohydrates, or sugar.
You can take care of a ferret as a pet!
Ferrets are prone to several health issues that require medical attention. Adrenal gland disease is perhaps the most common health concern in ferrets but they can have digestive disorders (including obstructions), dental problems, aplastic anemia, ferret lymphoma, ferret dilated cardiomyopathy, distemper, etc.
https://www.petmd.com/ferret/care/evr_ft_how-take-care-of-a-ferret-ferret-care-101
https://www.thesprucepets.com/ferret-facts-1236789
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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories.
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