Ferret (Mustela putorius furo)

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Ferret (Mustela putorius furo)

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Get to know the Ferret (Mustela putorius furo)

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    • Care Difficulty: Intermediate
    • Average Life Span: Up to 8 years with proper care
    • Diet: Strict Carnivore
    • Petco ferrets are neutered and deglanded
    • As highly social animals, they enjoy each other's company, so having more than one is recommended

     

     

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    Description

    Ferrets are affectionate, intelligent small animals that love to play and explore. They are known for their happy, inquisitive nature and humorous behavior.

    • - Petco ferrets are neutered and as social animals, they enjoy each others' company
    • - Intelligent, playful and mischievous; love to collect and hide household items; love to dig, so be conscious of house plants. Never allow out of habitat unsupervised
    • - Some ferrets may communicate by making entertaining noises or by using body language
    • - Can be litter box-trained
    • - On average, ferrets sleep approximately 18 hours per day
    • - Ferrets are very intelligent and can easily be taught to roll over and fetch, just like dogs!
    • - Different types of small animals should not be housed together

    Specifications

    SKU153044
    Primary BrandPetco
    Days to ShipItem is not shippable

    Live Animal

    Pet Max Length15 IN
    Special DietCarnivore
    Scientific NameMustela putorius furo
    TemperamentSocial

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    A well-balanced ferret diet consists of high-quality ferret food; ferrets are obligate carnivores. All food given to ferrets 16 weeks or younger should be moistened for easy consumption. A limited amount of ferret treats; remember, treats should not exceed 10% of total food. Fresh food and water should always be available.

    Do not feed chocolate, caffeine or alcohol as these can cause serious medical conditions. Avoid sugar and high-fat treats.

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