How Do You Keep A Pet Ferret?
A ferret is a fun pet for many people. These gentle creatures are extremely intelligent and playful pets that are great for older children. But if you want to keep a pet ferret, there are some things you have to keep in mind so that your ferret is happy, healthy and a good pet for your family. Decide whether a ferret is a good pet for you and your family. Ferrets will live about 6 to 8 years and are very intelligent and charming animals. However, they need a great deal of attention, may become destructive when bored, are good at escaping from enclosures and may be smelly. Buy a proper cage for a pet ferret. The cage should be large enough for the ferret to run around with a separate sleeping and eating areas so they stay healthy. You may be able to give a ferret a litter box tray, provided your ferret doesn’t play with it. Some families allow their ferrets free reign of their home, provided the home is ferret-proofed. Be prepared to play and give attention to a pet ferret. Ferrets need
