How to Care For Your Pet Ferret

Ferrets are very similar to most other pets you could own. They require a high quality food, plenty of fresh water, and regular trips to a good vet that is knowledgeable about ferrets. However, the most important thing in pet ferret needs is an observant owner who will keep them safe and healthy. This is basically all you need to do to care for your pet ferret.

If you are reading this article you obviously care about your pet and want to do the best you can to look after him. You need to examine your ferret carefully on a daily basis, make sure his eyes are clear and bright, there should be no swelling, redness, or gloopy buildup around the eye lids.

His whiskers should be long and soft, if you notice any broken whiskers this can indicate that they are not being fed properly or they may have an illness that is preventing them from taking in the nutrients they need. Make sure to point this out to your vet on your next visit.

Check around his ears to make sure that is not scratching them that this can indicate that he has ear mites which can damage the ferrets ear drums. These are easily treated if caught early.

Your Ferrets teeth should be clean and the gums around his teeth should be a nice pink colour. The veterinarian should clean his teeth if he notices any tartar buildup or redness of the gums. As ferrets are playful animals that examine their environment through biting they can often break teeth, this is not necessarily a problem unless it is making it difficult for him to eat.

The most important thing you can do to care for your pet ferret is to love and care for him as though he were a member of your family.