Tips for Training Your Ferret Training puppies requires patience, proper technique and tons of time. Ferrets are harder. They're not unintelligent, but they're less eager to please and not as socialized as dogs. (...) Introducing the Newcomer Ferret Many people find themselves too busy to devote a lot of attention to their pet ferret. Yet, the ferret enjoys interaction. (...) Proper Diets for Your Pet Ferret Ferrets are sometimes mistakenly put into the rodent family. But ferrets are mustelids - a member of the weasel family and cousins of otters, minks, badgers and others. (...) Where Do Ferrets Come From? The history of one of our favorite domestic pets is still awhirl in controversy. Some points are generally agreed on, but much is still shrouded in mystery. (...) Insulinomas in Ferrets Like any aging mammal, ferrets get tumors, cancers and the like. When they reach around age four or later, the odds increase. The average ferret lifespan is between 6-8 years. (...) |