Archive for July 6th, 2010

It’s time to learn everything about how to truly care for your new pet. Maybe you’ve seen the gymnastic routines of healthy, fit and cared for ferrets? Then you know why ferrets capture the status of being among the most unusual and fun pets that are available today.

If you’ve made the decision to take home your beautiful new ferret, your household and lifestyle Is about to change. Are you really ready for it?

First create an environment to care and nurture your new friend. You need to ask yourself some questions like: where are you going to keep your new ferret?

Some courageous ferret owners allow their ferrets to have complete reign over the entire house, however this particular decision is going to involve litter training the ferret and ferret-proofing your home.

All of the electrical cords that could be chewed need to be covered within a metal coiling and all of the tight squeezes that are behind the appliances also need to be blocked off.

The windows require secure screening and/or closed at all times. The air ducts will have to be covered with vents that are ferret proof and the floor cleared of all items that could possibly look like a tasty morsel to a ferret.

It is your decision to keep your ferret caged or not.. A cage that is appropriate for your ferret will need to be at least eighteen inches long, eighteen inches wide and thirty inches deep. Provide lots of toys so your ferret can play and explore . They love to climb and play.

By placing a litter can in the cage it will make it easier for you. One of the major parts of learning exactly how to care for your ferret, is to accept the fact that ferrets can be very messy. Your ferret likes his cage to be cleaned at least once a week, and the litter box scooped either one or two times daily at a minimum. Never use the clumping cat litter for your ferret, because it lead’s to respiratory problems. Among your best choices, you will find the natural litters like those that are made from recycled newspaper.

For a complete guide to training and caring for your ferret see Ferret Wisdom