Ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) have been domesticated for thousands of years. Unfortunately, we do not know the first civilization that decided to take on the challenge of living and working with ferrets. It is thought that the domestic ferret is a descendant of the European polecat (Mustela putorius putorius) and/or the Steppe Polecat (Mustela eversmanni). ...
Ferrets are affectionate, lively, and entertaining animals. They can bring hours of entertainment to the whole family. Just when you think your pet ferret can’t possibly surprise you, he’ll come up with a new antic, and most ferret lovers never tire of seeing the “weasel war dance. I’ve had pet ferrets for over ten years, ...
Ear mites are highly contagious and many people don’t know that their ferret can catch ear mites from their dog, their cat or other ferrets. In fact, veterinarian Judith Bell of PetEducation.com states that the majority of ferrets will have ear mites at some point or another during their lifetime. About Ear Mites & Ferrets ...
When I lived in the UK from 2000 – 2005, I was surprised that most baby pet ferrets were sold intact. This is not common in the United States. Females or jills, at least, are routinely spayed at 6 weeks of age before going to the pet shop. Although some major pet store chains stopped ...
If you’ve ever wondered what life is like – or should be like – with a pet ferret, pick up a copy of “Ferrets For Dummies” (For Dummies Publishing, 2000). This is part of the ever-present Dummies series of yellow and black covered books that pop up from libraries to supermarket check-out lines. Unlike many ...
Ferrets have been growing in popularity since 2005, and are the third most popular pet to own in the United states today. These critters are fun to play with, have an endless amount of energy, and well, they are just so darn cute! So how do you know if owning a ferret is right for ...
Ferrets love to burrow. Because of that, their ears continually produce a lot of wax in order to shove out any dirt or particles that go in when burrowing. It’s good to get to know the normal color of your ferret’s earwax in order to quickly detect when they are infected with ear mites. Causes ...
Ferrets are very smart critters. If you have one, you’ve probably learned that already by watching him solve problems like how to get to the treats on that high shelf. If you don’t have a ferret, this is a factor to consider before buying one. Ferrets are problem solvers and they’ll usually spend a while ...
Overview of Ferrets The ferret is a domesticated species with black, brown, white, or mixed fur. Males tend to be quite larger then the female, averaging 20 inches (51 centimeter) in length, including that of a 5 inch (13 centimeter) tail. Although ferrets have been around for nearly 2,500 years, there are still many fascinating ...
Ferrets can be a joy for any pet lover, but as with any pet, ferrets come with their own set of problems and issues. Before investing in a fun family friend, responsible pet owners should understand both the good and the bad sides to taking care of ferrets. Ferrets are Fun! Ferrets are one ...
