Wednesday 31 March 2021

Housing a Pet Ferret with Other Animals

 Ferret Care Guide | Long Island Avian and Exotic Veterinary Clinic

Ferrets make wonderful pets. They are playful, affectionate, and trainable. Though ferrets are friendly and can quickly bond with their owners, they are different when it comes to other animals. A ferret can stay in an enclosure with other ferrets. But because ferrets are carnivores, it is best to avoid having other small animals in the house, particularly pet birds, guinea pigs, or rabbits. In the wild, ferrets hunt small animals for food and eat their prey whole. Ferrets nowadays are already domesticated pets, but they still maintain their predatory instincts. If small animals are in the household, always keep close supervision to avoid contact between the ferret and the other animals. Ferrets can get along with big dogs and cats provided socialization was present at an early age. Pet owners should also closely keep an eye on children as ferrets tend to bite if not handled properly.

Your pet will benefit from regular health and wellness checks at your vet Columbia MD.

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