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By E Anthony Gove

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Here is some information for people who love ferrets. Ferrets are not rodents but of the weasel family. Ferrets do have a smell to them but if you love ferrets then their smell does not or should not bother you. However, they are thieves and if you are missing things such as keys, or anything they can get their mouths on, then your ferret is the bandit! Just some FYI your ferret may be hiding something that you are looking for but can't find it.

Ferret info is that they are about the size of a mink that weighs about 2 pounds. They are about 18 inch's long with the males larger than the females. Ferrets have long slender bodies with short legs and round short ears. Their fur overall is yellowish brown with black feet and black tail tip. Their face looks like a black mask you would wear on Halloween. Ferrets have claws and scent glands under their tails. Black footed ferrets are wild and not to be confused with ferrets that you can adopt, or purchase through a breed, or pet store. These ferrets are related to the minks, polecats, badgers, weasels and others. If you breed ferrets, expect litters up to about 6 babies.

Still more info on ferret is that male ferrets are called hobbies and female ferrets are called Jill’s. When ferrets reach the age of 1 year old they are considered adults. At this age, ferrets love to play and will seek you out to be held and loved. Ferrets love outings and will go anywhere with you, even uninvited! Ferrets will live to be about 8 years old and will sleep more as he gets older, however, even though older will still be able to play with you. More ferret info is that they can live up to 10 years old but not that common.

Some more ferret info is that they are naturally curious and love to get into most anything in your home. If you cannot find your ferret you can start looking under your sofa, inside your drawers, in your cabinet, falling down the stairs or even playing in the Christmas tree! Ferrets love toys that squeak but the problem with squeaky toys is that ferrets can naw and chew away at it and that isn’t good for your ferret. It might be a good idea to put the toy in something that your ferret can chew on. Some additional key ferret information is to be aware that ferrets love to chew on items and watch out for them, because they can get sick if they chew on the wrong thing.

Here is still more info on ferret is that they love to be groomed and need to be brushed during shedding time. If your pet is not brushed, he or she will most like get hairballs, which are hard for them to cough up. Nail clipping should be done about every two weeks but varies from ferret to ferret. Your ferrets' ears should be cleaned weekly, once he or she is used to you brushing their teeth.

The last ferret info is to cleaning their bedding, which is not fun but needs to be done weekly. Your ferret’s cage is cleaned every month and scrubbed down and your pet will love you for it. Just like a cat little box, your ferret box should be cleaned and scooped every day. Toys should be cleaned as well as the food and water dish. Ferret info is that you might not like to clean up after your ferret but, nevertheless, it should be done regularly.

Ferrets are a lot of fun but hard work too. They are great to dress up and take with you just about anywhere. Just make sure that the ferret is the right pet for you and your home!

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