No-Bite Training Your Ferret Like puppies and kittens, kits (baby ferrets) are very mouthy. They use their teeth to nip and explore. But since they're so small and sharp, that can be a painful experience. (...) 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. (...) What Is a Ferret? Named after the Latin word for thief, furonem, Ferrets are among the most popular of household pets today. Like cats, they can be both curious and friendly, and with some effort can be trained. (...) 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. (...) Tips on Breeding Ferrets The first tip anyone new to ferret breeding should hear is "Don't". It sounds rude, but breeding ferrets is much more difficult than breeding dogs. (...) |