ferret questions

[Blue_Frog]

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How often do you need to take your ferrets to the vet? I know they need distemper shots and rabies but is there any other necessities?

Ferrets need rabies and distemper shots, and depending on your area and the amount of time that they spend outside, they may also benefit from the anti-heartworm meds that dogs and cats get. I've pasted a couple links at the bottom, that have good information about diseases -- its a good idea to be familiar with the symptoms of the most common, so that prompt vet visits can take place.

also my one ferret is really fat..... literaly
another thing is treats......... does anybody have treats that their ferrets love because I want to buy my ferrets some treats they'll really like.

I'd be careful about your ferret getting too fat, since like any pet it isn't super healthy for them. For treats, mine likes the 8-in-1 cans of treats with raisins, and the Bandits chicken. See here for some treats -- FerretStore.com

Lastly, is having a ferret nail clipper a necessity or can you use a regular nail clipper.

I only ever used a regular human nail clippers - and it works best with 2 people. If someone can hold a tube of vitamins with just a litle coming out the end, usually they get so distracted that they forget its nail cutting time, and then the other person can clip away. Also, have some Quik-Stop handy, just in case (since ferrets are squirmy and its always possible that the nail could be cut too short and bleed).

If you would like some good ferret resources to read through -

http://www.ferretcentral.org/

http://www.ferret-universe.com/