THE FERRET FAMILY TREE
THE 10 DO’S AND DONT’S ON FERRETS
THE DO’S
1. Feed your ferret a high quality food (high in protein)
2. Always keep your ferrets water fresh
3. Use a litter with paper or wood pellets only
4. Give your ferret lots of cardboard tubes and hard plastic toys
5. Keep your ferret in a wire cage with padding, a snooze tube or a hammock
6. Ferret proof your home. Remove any rubber items like pipe insulation or shoe insoles. Use a screen to cover things like the back of the refrigerator
7. Have your ferret vaccinated once a year for canine distemper and rabies. in addition to getting your ferret spayed or neutered
8. Keep your ferrets toenails cut and their ears cleaned
9. Bathe your ferret with tear free baby shampoo, ferret or cat shampoo
10. Spend lots of time with your ferret, they love to play
THE DON’T’S
1. Please do not feed your ferret dog food, or chocolate
2. Stay away from any clay or clumping cat litter
3. Please do not keep your ferret in a glass aquarium (they are not rodents)
4. Stay away from wood chips, shavings, or any paper bedding
5. Ferrets love to hide, do not have any recliners or rocking chairs available for the ferret to get squashed in
6. Declawing and defanging a ferret is a big NO! NO! NO!
7. Make sure your vet does not give your ferret a combination vaccine as you would with other pets
8. Stay away from toys made from the following items: spongy material, soft rubber or latex. Digestion of any of these items can cause an intestinal blockage which can be fatal
9. Do not ever hold a ferret by its tail, head or legs
10. A domestic ferret is not a wild animal, do not ever leave it out outside
Ten Things A Ferret Asks Of Its Owner
1. My life is likely to last 6-9 years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you buy me.
2. Give me time to understand what you want from me.
3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well being.
4. Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your entertainment and your friends. I have only you and your toes.
5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I do not understand the words, I understand your voice when you are speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you trust me, I will never forget.
7. Remember before you punish me that I have jaws that could easily crush the bones of your hand, but I have chosen not to bite you that hard.
8. Before you scold me for being "uncooperative", "obstinate" or "sad", ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I am not getting the right attention or I am sick.
9. Take care of me when I get old; you too will grow old.
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say, "I can't bear to watch it" or "Let it happen in my absence". Please never say, "Let the vet do it". Everything is easier for me if you are there.