Buying any pet on a whim is usually never a good idea.
Pet ownership requires a certain commitment and one that should be taken seriously.
Some people can handle dogs; others can not so they opt for the more self sufficient cat.
It depends on the lifestyle that you lead if ferrets would make a good pet for you.
They are definitely more self sufficient than a dog but not as much as a cat.
You wouldn't be able to leave your ferret in a cage and go on vacation.
Ferrets are not the ideal pet for everyone.
So, the question is "Should you buy a ferret"? In a nutshell, ferrets are a bit on the costly side to own.
Their food has to be premium, their cages must be up to par and quite spacious, they require veterinary care; they crave companionship and must be allowed to run free inside your home a minimum of three hours daily.
Ferrets do not always take well to small children and other house pets and they need to be watched for disease's that are prone to ferrets.
Ferrets have a peculiar smell to them, it is somewhat musky.
Your choices, as an owner is to breed them or to allow the vet to descent them.
This procedure will suppress the odor but it will never completely go away.
While ferrets are out of their cages, they can not be left unattended.
You need to be home and watching them as they play as they will find some very odd spots to play in and often can actually get lost.
One way to combat this problem is to do a little ferret proofing of your own to make sure that all crevices and openings are sealed, even the most unsuspecting.
The ferret diet is crucial and can not be compromised in any way.
They have a delicate digestive system and they are also meat eaters, carnivores by nature.
Buy a high quality ferret food only that shows meat, preferably poultry, to be the prime component.
Don't give your ferret kitten food because it does not have adequate nutritional value.
Any snacks should consist of cooked meat or eggs.
Ferrets really do not need snacks but if you insist then that is all they should be offered.
Because there are certain sicknesses that ferrets have a tendency to get more so than other animals you should be aware of them and be able to spot them as soon as possible.
The sooner you can recognize that something may be wrong the better off your ferret will be and the more inexpensive the vet care will likely be.
These are some great tips to walk you into ferret ownership.
If you have decided that owning a ferret is for you then you will be rewarded well by your furry new addition.
Remember that he can be litter trained and once he gets used to a schedule he will wait anxiously for you to come home so the two of you can play and he can show off in front of you!