Are ferrets similar to cats?

Are ferrets similar to cats?

4. Ferrets are carnivores! Similar to cats, ferrets are obligate carnivores, meaning they must have a high protein diet to thrive!

Do ferrets have a lot of health problems?

Ferrets are fun, energetic, intelligent pets. However, they are also prone to many diseases and therefore require regular veterinary visits. Some of the most common diseases ferrets are susceptible to include: lymphoma, insulinoma, hyperestrogenism, distemper, and diabetes.

How often should you bathe a ferret?

Keep the cage and litter clean and it will help keep your ferret smelling fresh. Bathing tends to dry out the skin and coat, at most bathe once a month. Unless your ferret has gotten into something that needs to be washed off, a bath every two to three months is probably plenty.

Do male or female ferrets smell worse?

Male ferrets, unless neutered, tend to have a strong pungent smell. Ferrets should be socialised and handled from a young age.

What is better male or female ferret?

If you are a first-time owner, a single ferret is probably best. Male ferrets tend to be larger and may be twice the size of females.

Do male ferrets spray?

Just like their cousin the skunk, ferrets do have scent glands in the anal region. They are able to spray a noxious smelling substance if they feel threatened or frightened. The American Ferret Association says that spaying and neutering your ferret will do more to reduce odor than de-scenting.

Can you put two female ferrets together?

Ferrets can be kept in same-sex pairs or a male and female. Whichever pairing you go for, you will need to have them all neutered to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Ferrets will also happily live in groups – these can also be mixed sexes.

How many ferrets should you own?

Also, ferrets are happy to live in groups, so they can play together when you are not at home. If you are going to buy a baby ferret, then you should get two ferrets because they grow up together and never end up with aggression.