Ferret Training and Care Guide

Like any domesticated animal, the ferret requires various forms of care, and providing this care to the ferret will make your experience as an owner very pleasant. To care for a ferret properly, it is first important for you to learn a bit about ferrets. First, the ferret spends a large amount of the day sleeping. They will become highly active just as the sun is coming up or going down. When they wake up, the first thing a ferret wants is to get out of its cage so it can run around and exercise.

For proper exercise, diet and care of your ferret, please review the
Complete Ferret Guide.

While the cat has been called curious, the ferret is equally curious, if not more so. They have a large amount of energy, and are interested in their surroundings. Ferrets love to play with their owners, so you shouldn't purchase one unless you're willing to spend an extensive amount of time playing with it. One of the favorite games a ferret plays is hide and seek. The ferret may also play games in which it plays the prey, seeking to run from its owner, or where it chases the owner. One thing that you must keep in mind is that ferrets enjoy nesting. They will pick up various items and carry them to a nesting place.

This can become frustrating for an owner depending on what the ferret hides. If you're going to purchase a ferret, be sure to avoid leaving items on the floor or in places where the ferret can easily get a hold of them and hide them. There is no way to determine exactly what a ferret will take, so to be on the safe side, just hide or lock up anything small that is valuable. Some of the things which ferrets will take include, but are not limited to toys, silverware, books, keys, and socks. Once the ferret becomes attached to a certain item, they will automatically take it and hoard it for themselves.

Learn how to keep your ferret happy and well trained with
The Complete Ferret Guide.

To encourage this behavior in a positive way, owners will want to let the ferret access things which the owner allows it to hide. This will keep the ferret busy, and make it less likely to take something you don't want it to take. Unlike some pets, ferrets can be easily entertained. You don't have to buy them toys, but if you do, toys for kittens are most appropriate. One of the favorite games ferrets enjoy is tug of war. Ferrets have a habit of opening packages to find out what is inside, so again, if you have a package that you don't want the ferret to open, keep it away from them.

Because ferrets are curious animals, they often find themselves in dangerous or unpleasant situations. They enjoy climbing in holes or other small places where they could get stuck, and owners may have a hard time getting them out. It is crucially important to "ferret proof" your home before purchasing a ferret. Cover up holes or other small crevices where the ferret is likely to try to crawl in. When ferrets are babies, they have a habit of nipping, and if the ferret is in pain, it can bite hard enough to break your skin. While children can care for ferrets if they are responsible, ferrets should not be left around toddlers or infants unsupervised.

Prior to purchasing your ferret, Pets Do highly recommends a thorough read of the complete ferret owners manual here.

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