I'm thinking of gettign a ferret one day, after I move out. I've been researching them and they seem like fun pets. I always see them in the petshops and they look sweet and playful.
I do have some questions though...
Is it important to get the ferret a playmate? Obviously he will be out of his cage alot to play with me and get exersise, but will he need a cagemate anyways?
I've read that ferrets often get along with dogs and cats --- is that very common? Caleb, my kitten, loves my rats, but he often plays too rough. I read that ferrets play very rough and so I think one would be a good match for Caleb.
Does anyone here have experience feeding ferrets RAW? I have been doing alot of research on diet, and so I know that ferrets shouldn't eat fruits, vegetables, or grains, and that most ferret foods aren't very healthy. I have read numerous sites where people have stated that they feed their ferrets RAW, and the ferrets are very healthy on it. What organ meats are best? I know liver is high in vitamin A, so maybe only a piece once a week? What about raw bones (supervised, of course)?
Do ferrets lick alot? If my ferret were on RAW, I'd be worried that he might lick me alot and transfer the salmonella bacteria onto me. I have autoimmune disease. A little bit of licking isn't bad at all -- I can always wash my hands. I keep thinking of how some dogs lick inside people's mouths lol. Leather used to do that to me all the time.
What meats do ferrets like best?
Are ferret vaccinations expensive?
What is the best way to cut down on a ferret's scent? The ones in the petshops here are already altered, descented, and they come with some sort of liquid that's supposed t help with the smell...I know that bathing will only make the smell worse...is there some food I can give or supplement that will help? Is the smell REALLY that bad?
I know some ferrets are lactose intolerant. Are most ferrets? Can most eat dairy products, like cottage cheese? Or plain unsweetened yougurt?
Does anyone have any cage reccomendations? There is a really nice big cage at Petcetera. I'm not sure how big it is. I'd also like to have an outdoor run for nice days (I won't leave him there all the time lol -- just for maybe an hour or so). Does anyone here do that? I'm thinking of building one with chicken wire and a wooden frame and have it long to fit across the yard. With a tarp covering half of it, so if he wants shade he can go under the tarp, or if he wants to bask in the sun he can do so.
I hope some of you can answer my questions! If you have any other advice to offer, please just do so. I'm anxious to learn. Thanks in advance!
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