Ferret FAQ's
For Prospective Ferret Owners
What are ferrets? Do they make good pets? Are ferrets legal where I live? Do I need a license? Is a ferret a good pet for a child? Will my ferret get along with my other pets? Do I need to spay/neuter my pet? How about descenting? Declawing? What will I need to take care of my new ferret? Where can I get a pet ferret? What should I look for?For Current Ferret Owners
What should I feed my ferret? Should I give my ferret any supplements? What vaccinations will my ferret need, and when? How can I best ferretproof my home? What do I need to worry about? Do I need a cage? Where can I get one? How should I set it up? How do I train my pet not to nip? I'm having problems litter-training. What do I do?Problems to watch for and related information
What warning signs of disease should I look for? Why does my ferret scratch so much? What do I do for my ferret's prolapsed rectum? My ferret's had funny-looking stools for a few days. What's wrong? What is that huge bruised-looking or orangish patch? My ferret is going bald (tail only or all over). What are these little (black oily)/(red waxy)/(orange crusty) spots on my ferret's tail/skin? How well do ferrets handle heat? What about cold? How can I get rid of these fleas? How do I tell if my ferret has ear mites? What do I do about them? Do I need to worry about heartworms? Is there an animal poison control hotline?General medical information
Do I need to worry about toxoplasmosis? How can I get my ferret to take this medication? Where can I get medications at a discount? Can ferrets have transfusions? What anesthetic should my vet be using? How do I care for my sick or recovering ferret? My ferret won't eat. What should I do? What's Duck Soup? Anyone have a recipe? What are normal body temperature, blood test results, etc.? What tests might my vet want to run, and why?
