Ferrets have a very sensitive digestive system and need a controlled diet. Pet owners need to be vigilant and responsible in ensuring that their ferrets only consume that will be good for them. Ferrets and Drinking Tea If your ferret has taken in some tea whether by accident or you gave them some to consume, this is a no-no. Tea is not something you would want your ferret to be drinking because tea contains a number of ingredients that aren’t […] Read more »
If you’ve been scouring the Internet finding out what ferrets eat, you’ll probably find that there has been a lot of talk if cat food is acceptable for ferret consumption. Ferrets are carnivores meaning they are meat-eaters. Ferrets require a balanced diet along with proper nutrition in order to avoid health conditions and premature death. Their diets need to be based on highly digestible animal meat/ protein with a high fat content and little to no carbohydrates. Choosing What Dry […] Read more »
A pet with diarrhea is unsettling for any pet owner but it’s important not to panic and keep in mind that for animals, including ferrets, there several different types as well as causes of diarrhea in ferrets. Although diarrhea is relatively common among animals, like humans, diarrhea may actually be a secondary symptom to another condition, be it gastrointestinal problems, food poisoning or another condition. As part of responsible pet care, when you tidy after your fuzzy pet, be sure […] Read more »
As a pet owner, it’s important that you are aware of what your furry little ferret is allowed to eat. You need to know their dietary requirements as well as how their body’s digest so that you can make responsible decisions about what your pet may or may not consume. Ferrets are small furry animals whose size and weight range from 1 to 5 pounds depending on the progress of their maturity. Under animal classification they’re considered Carnivora and members […] Read more »
As with any pet owner, seeing your pet, in this case, you cute little ferret cough would make many quite anxious. It’s important for you to know that coughing is fairly common among ferrets, similar to other animals. Coughing is defined as a forceful release of air from the lungs that can be heard. Air is exhaled through the mouth or throat and can be caused by a variety of factors. Coughing is a reflex that is triggered when an […] Read more »
Treats are yummy. Kids love them and so do adults so it’s only natural for pet owners to want to give their pet ferret some snacks and treats to make their loved pets happy as well. Ferrets have unique feeding requirements as they are carnivores and have difficulty deriving nutrition from plant matter. Ferrets’ digestive systems are small and when this is coupled with their high metabolism, they need to eat quite frequently, usually every 3 to 4 hours so […] Read more »
When you have a ferret in your home that you are caring for, be aware that ferrets are carnivores by nature and as a wild animal, your pet would consume smaller prey whole. A balanced diet for a ferret would include high fat and protein with little to no fiber, as ferrets are not designed to process fiber. Ferrets do not have a ceccume (pouch where the large intestine starts which enables us to digest fiber), so their tiny bodies […] Read more »
Cheerios are among the well-loved breakfast cereals today. This is a multi-grain cereal and already has different varieties available. Kids of all ages and also the kids-at-heart enjoy waking up to a bowl of Cheerios in the morning. There are also snack-based Cheerios. This morning ritual may not be healthy for everyone. Animals, especially, may not be that enthusiastic about waking up with Cheerios. Can I Give My Ferret Cheerios? No, It is not recommended Ferrets are naturally carnivorous by […] Read more »
Catnip is a kind of mint plan that originated in Europe and is now growing in different parts of the world. Catnip is used as a feline attractant. This is usually added to cat toys for their enjoyment and recreation. It makes the cat roll over and kick the toy. Some even go crazy and hyperactive with the catnip. Later, the effect will just fade away and the cat may forget about the toy. The reaction only lasts for a […] Read more »
Cats and ferrets share a lot of similarities. Maybe that’s why these two get along well too. They have almost the same build and appearance. They make good pets because they can be very fun, entertaining, playful, affectionate and enjoys being with people. Adding a ferret to your brood of cats will double the fun and excitement for sure. To keep your ferret and cat healthy and strong, you need to follow some certain set of nutritional diet rules that […] Read more »