I was thinking about getting a farret
I also have three cats
Can someone please tell me the goods and bads about ferrets
Will i have to spend alot of money on them
Or do i have to bath them daily etc.
Thank You Very Much
Answers:
First of all, ferrets are very expensive (to purchase and care for) and high-maintenance pets but if you're willing to put the time, energy, and money into having ferrets, then they can be awesome pets! They are energetic, sweet, and funny little characters if you raise them right.
Ignore the above people, ferrets only stink when they are not being properly cared for. You must clean up after them daily! But don't give them baths often. Once every 2 weeks at the utmost maximum because if you over-bathe them their skin will work overtime to replenish the natural (yes, musky) oils that you're washing away in the bath and result in a stinkier fert.
Keep a close eye on them and ferret-proof your home. They need to spend as much time out of the cage as possible! A minimum of 3 hours daily. More if possible.
Make sure you get them their initial distemper vaccinations (and yearly as well) because they are extremely susceptible to distemper (you can bring it in on your shoes!) and it is 100% fatal. Also get its rabies vacc. because it will protect you and your ferret in case it should ever bite anyone.
Speaking of, you have to train ferrets not to bite from the beginning. As kits (babies) they nip and play but they are only *mean* if they are mistreated, neglected, or not properly cared for. Mommyof2 up there obviously didn't know how to take care of her ferret. There are many different ways to nip train and its up to you. Whatever you do, don't ever yell or strike a fert! If you decide to go ahead with getting a carpet shark it is recommended that you get at least 2 because they can play rough and bite and scratch with each other instead of you.
Also, a ferret owner is encouraged to start setting aside money for a "Ferret Fund." When they get older, they are likely to get sick and need to be taken to the vet for (often times) expensive surgery. This also ties into ferret-proofing because they will eat stuff that is not good for them and it can get stuck in their intestinal tract and that is expensive to remedy as well.
Your vet will tell you to give them laxative every few days. I use Laxatone and they love the taste! This helps with passing hairballs so they don't get stuck.
Read up on them as much as you can! I recommend www.ferretuniverse.com and "Ferrets for Dummies." Too many ferrets end up in shelters because owners don't recognize the commitment that goes into having one.
I love my 2 little fuzz-butts! They keep me occupied and entertained! If I'm ever having a crummy day I just watch them play! They are the best presents I've ever gotten.
ferrets are very much like cats as in they sleep alot. they do
STINK THE HIGH HEAVENS (males) they come fixed because it is aainst the law to breed them in the US. Also some states they are illegal to own. Massachuseets only passed the law allowing ferrets 8 years ago. and Fines were large if caiught with one. You do need to bathe them just like a child. but not every day more like very 2/3 days . they are fun to own just becareful not to get a mean one. they love raisins and fruit and mostly eat cat food.
Ferrets are very stinky weither they are descented or not. We had one and it would bite the blood out of you. I don't recommend them.
ferrets can stink and you dont want to bathe them that much only once every 3 - 6 months other wise you strip the oils off there skin and then they have to produce more means more of a smell yes they do have a smell to them but its like a musky perfume they are alot of work they are alot like cats in the aspect that they like to play and sleep but they can be hell stealing everything and anything they can get there mouths on it dosent matter how big something is. mine tries to steal my roller blades. any ways if you do get one you have to do introductions to the animals let the animals get used to each other and let them play but dont let them get to aggressive or you can wind up with a bigger problem then you expected
I have 5 ferrets, 3 dogs %26 1 cat. Everyone gets along just fine. They can be very expensive. They tend to have a lot of medical probs when they get older. One of the very sad things about them is they do not have a very long lifespan. The majority only live 5-7 years. The great thing about them is they are so wonderful to have around. They are naturally curious, they steal everything laying around because, naturally, it belongs to them. They bounce, squeal %26 are just a joy to watch %26 play with. They are by far the favored pets in our home. We love our dogs %26 cat but the ferts are like no other pet you have had before. My kids carry them around in the hood of their sweatshirts %26 my fuzzies just love it. A lot of people say they stink. I have never had any trouble. I clean their ears monthly %26 they only get bathed 2 X a yr. The more you bathe them the more oils they produce %26 that's what people think smell bad. People are shocked when they come over because they asumed my house would stink. They do have a slight musky scent but I like it. As far as them biting, yes they nip at first but just scruff them %26 tell them no %26 they eventually get the idea %26 stop. They are highly intelligent. I wouldn't trade mine for anything.
In response to somthing I read above, NEVER feed a ferret cat food. Ferrets require Taurine %26 it's not in cat food. Cat food does not provide the proper nutrition for a fert.
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