| Yes, ferrets reek! But ferrets make good pets | | | | meaning your home needs to be checked for |
| and I would still recommend owning one of these | | | | escape routes, dangerous wires and chewable |
| fascinating animals. There is a reason why they | | | | objects. |
| are fast becoming a popular pet and I'm here to | | | | Luckily, ferrets are fairly simple to care for. |
| tell you why. But first, I want to address the | | | | Ferrets are professional sleepers and can snooze |
| "reek" factor of ferrets. They do come from the | | | | up to 20 hours a day; which is perfect for anyone |
| weasel family and carry a musk that might not | | | | with a busy schedule. You do need to set up |
| be to everyone's liking. But, unless you're planning | | | | some playtime everyday though. Ferrets need |
| to breed ferrets, a quick spay or neuter by your | | | | daily mental and physical stimulation. |
| veterinarian will control the odor. On a side note, | | | | If you have kids or other pets, please use caution. |
| spaying or neutering your ferret is done mostly | | | | Ferrets tend to play rough. They'll jump, claw and |
| for health reasons, not odor control. So whether | | | | nip at you to entice you to play a game of hide |
| you like the smell or not, get your pet spayed or | | | | and seek and this maybe a little too much for a |
| neutered. | | | | toddler. Ferrets are natural born hunters. Actually, |
| Ferrets are good looking creatures, and that's | | | | they're natural born rodent killers. All the way to |
| why you first noticed them right? They're cute - | | | | present time, ferrets are used for hunting vermin. |
| especially the ones that have a raccoon mask. | | | | They have an amazing ability to smell and go into |
| But what sets ferrets apart from other animals is | | | | the smallest holes to get what they want. So if |
| their infectious, and I mean infectious, personalities. | | | | you do have any pet rats, birds, mice, hamsters, |
| Ferrets are quintessential charmers. They're | | | | or rabbits, I would use caution when introducing |
| playful, curious, and intelligent. But don't be fooled | | | | them to your ferret. I have seen many times |
| by their charms. They are also professional | | | | that they can be friends, but if your rodent ends |
| thieves, conmen, and hold multiple violations, such | | | | up missing one day, don't say that I didn't warn |
| as breaking and entering and destruction of | | | | you. |
| property. Don't worry, they mean all good. | | | | Ferrets make the ultimate pets, but they are a |
| Besides having all the fun, ferrets do need to be | | | | reflection of what owners can provide for them. |
| taken care of properly. They need a big airy | | | | It is no coincidence that there are many ferrets in |
| ferret cage, ferret food, litter box, play toys, | | | | shelters looking for a good home, so please make |
| playtime and a little bit of firm discipline. You | | | | it your responsibility to prepare yourself before |
| should also be prepared to clean the litter box | | | | bringing home one of these fascinating creatures |
| daily and provide fresh food and water everyday. | | | | into your world. |
| Your home needs to be fully "ferret proofed", | | | | |