| All animals can be a joy to keep, especially | | | | 3. When you give toys to your pet to play with, |
| ferrets. Like everything else in life though, a little | | | | be aware that they will receive some rough |
| knowledge goes a long way. If you intend to | | | | treatment. They should therefore be tough |
| purchase one of these little furry animals, then I | | | | enough, and should be made of a suitable material. |
| have included some useful ferrets care tips for | | | | These toys should not be made from any toxic |
| you. | | | | materials, or things that can be easily chewed up |
| 1. A suitable cage is very important for your pets | | | | and swallowed. Some cat toys would be excellent |
| health and safety. It should be preferably made | | | | for your ferret to play with. |
| of metal as this is far more durable, and it will last | | | | 4. When dressing your ferrets cage, it should be |
| a lot longer. Plastic and wooden cages are not | | | | remembered that they like to sleep a lot. in fact |
| recommended, as these can be easily chewed up | | | | they can sleep for periods of up to 18 to 20 |
| and destroyed. The bigger the cage is the better, | | | | hours, so the more places that you have for |
| as this will allow your pet plenty of room to run in | | | | them to sleep in the better. Hammocks and |
| around and explore. | | | | sleeping sacks are great for them to investigate |
| 2. Food and water containers should be of a | | | | and hide in, these will also provide them with a |
| sturdy construction, this will stop them being | | | | warm and safe environment. |
| moved around or turned over. They should also | | | | There are several things that you can do to care |
| be placed away from the area of the litter box, | | | | for your pet ferret. I hope that these few |
| this will prevent any possible contamination from | | | | suggestions are of some use to you. For more |
| droppings. | | | | information on ferrets care, just click on the link. |