Ferrets are delightful and amusing animal. They thrive on attention and the ability to fully exercise their natural curiosity. Part of the appeal of the ferret is the way the can adapt to almost any living situation. They are as at home in an apartment as in a house. Many people who suffer from pet allergies can keep ferrets with no adverse effects. They require totally different care then a cat and a dog. They make wonderful pets for the person who has the time and resources to take care of them. The problems that have caused many ferret owners to abandon their ferret lies in the failure to properly educate themselves about these animals. Although many people have seen ferrets or know someone who has one, the care aspect is often overlooked after the little one has looked into your eyes and begged you to take it home. The trick is to ask yourself the hard questions before you buy a ferret, get it home, and realize that it is not what you were expecting or that your circumstances are not flexible enough to care for it.
This is not a quiz. It is for you to help you make the decision about whether or not a ferret will fit into your lifestyle. Listen to yourself as
you answer these questions.
Ø Are ferrets legal to own where I live?
Ø Do I have at least two to four hours a day to devote to them for playtime?
Ø Am I a responsible pet owner and willing to sacrifice the time and money to make sure my new ferret gets good medical care?
Ø Do I have the patience to help a ferret develop good habits and perhaps break some bad ones?
Ø Am I willing to have a curious and playful pet?
Ø Do I have the support system or am I willing to develop one to insure the best possible life for my ferret?
Ø Have I, in the past impulsively bought a cute baby animal without doing the research necessary to give it proper care?
Ø Have I ever given a pet away because I just didn’t want it anymore? If so, where did I take it? Did I try to find it a
suitable home?
Ø Do I have other animals which might present a danger to a ferret such as a dog bred for hunting?
Ø Do I have other animals my new ferret might present a danger to such as mice, hamsters, kittens, birds, or other small animals?
Ø If the ferret is to be a pet for an older child, do I plan to supervise the care of the ferret closely? ( Ferrets are not recommended pets for younger children)
Ø Do I go out of town often?
Ø Have I done any research about ferrets?
Ø Do I know any veterinarians that specialize in exotic pet medicine?
Hopefully, these questions have enlightened you to some of the issues that are important in the selection of a ferret as a pet for you. If you feel that you can and will be a good ferret parent, enjoy your new ferret, give him or her all the love they can stand and watch your ferret brighten up your world!
This is not a quiz. It is for you to help you make the decision about whether or not a ferret will fit into your lifestyle. Listen to yourself as
you answer these questions.
Ø Are ferrets legal to own where I live?
Ø Do I have at least two to four hours a day to devote to them for playtime?
Ø Am I a responsible pet owner and willing to sacrifice the time and money to make sure my new ferret gets good medical care?
Ø Do I have the patience to help a ferret develop good habits and perhaps break some bad ones?
Ø Am I willing to have a curious and playful pet?
Ø Do I have the support system or am I willing to develop one to insure the best possible life for my ferret?
Ø Have I, in the past impulsively bought a cute baby animal without doing the research necessary to give it proper care?
Ø Have I ever given a pet away because I just didn’t want it anymore? If so, where did I take it? Did I try to find it a
suitable home?
Ø Do I have other animals which might present a danger to a ferret such as a dog bred for hunting?
Ø Do I have other animals my new ferret might present a danger to such as mice, hamsters, kittens, birds, or other small animals?
Ø If the ferret is to be a pet for an older child, do I plan to supervise the care of the ferret closely? ( Ferrets are not recommended pets for younger children)
Ø Do I go out of town often?
Ø Have I done any research about ferrets?
Ø Do I know any veterinarians that specialize in exotic pet medicine?
Hopefully, these questions have enlightened you to some of the issues that are important in the selection of a ferret as a pet for you. If you feel that you can and will be a good ferret parent, enjoy your new ferret, give him or her all the love they can stand and watch your ferret brighten up your world!