Unusual Pets: How to Care for a Ferret

The ferret is a small, active animal. In the article we will talk about the nuance in caring for animals.

Can you keep a ferret in an apartment

Yes, a ferret may well live happily in an apartment, provided that normal conditions are created for him. The animal needs walks, on the street or around the apartment, active games and energetic fun. When releasing a ferret to run around the house, make sure that wires, cabinets with household chemicals, crevices and other traumatic places and situations are inaccessible to him.

Ferrets are considered freedom-loving animals, and therefore you should not keep them for a long time in a cage. They love space, check the territory and walk around the apartment. But if you plan to leave the apartment for several hours, then it is better to place the pet in a cage. It is also recommended to send the animal to the cage for the night.

How to care for a ferret and what to feed him

The diet should contain protein foods - at least 40%, as well as fats, some fiber, vitamins and minerals. You can organize the nutrition of a ferret in different ways: buy specialized food, use dry food for kittens or pregnant cats, feed it with natural food.

How often should you bathe your ferret

It is recommended to bathe it no more than once a month, or as it gets dirty. It is necessary to use special shampoos designed for ferrets.

You should not bathe your pet too often - after water procedures, his sebaceous glands open, and he begins to smell much stronger.

How to litter train a ferret

This can be used: wake the animal, hold it in your arms until it starts to show anxiety, and then put it in the tray. As soon as the ferret relieves, praise him, treat him with a treat and let him out for a walk. If the ferret shat in the wrong place, strictly reprimand him and lock him in a cage.

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• 1 July 2023

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