My ferret "dook" doing the war dance and "flit" between my feet, and my husband, kids, and I smile. For my family, ferrets are excellent pets. My husband thinks they are better than dogs, and the whole lot of us prefer cats ferrets. Ferrets
are very different from dogs and cats are however.Their behavior,
smell, and shape all the different motivations of cats and dogs. They
are classified as exotic pets, and it is important that you consider
the pros and cons of ferret parenthood before adopting one of these
wonderful weasel.
The differences between ferrets and other animals provide the pros and cons with a ferret
Intelligence: I hesitate to say that dogs are smarter than cats and ferrets, but I easily recognize that ferrets have a very different kind of intelligence. Ferrets are pretty good problem solver. As an example, for Christmas one year, I had an apple in a sock for my ferrets. (The ferret like stealing apples and hide them. He did not actually eat.) The apple was just a bit smaller in diameter than the stocking. Ernie put his head in the stocking, grabbed the apple, and pulled. It did not work. After two attempts, he crawled out of the sock and got on top. He slid out of the apple.
Toughness: Every ferret that I have ever seen was far tougher than the most dedicated cat or dog. Ferrets are very curious. You need to know what goes on behind closed doors. You need to know what is. Behind a barrier You need to study the back of a dishwasher and the inside of a sofa. If a ferret somehow manages to get into your pots and pans cabinet, do not be surprised to find them later with your silverware. This persistence makes it difficult to "ferret proof" and make your home safe for your beloved pets.
Theft: Dogs tend to steal shoes and socks as puppies, but they outgrow the behavior. Ferrets "steal" in her life. When an object appeals to a ferret, it will snatch this object and hide them in their hiding place. Ferrets do not grow out of this - to put people learn their keys and shoes.
Diet (input): While dogs are omnivorous, ferrets are like cats. They are carnivorous. In fact, ferrets are obligate carnivores and they eat meat and fat. Ferrets need ferret food and ferret food is a little more expensive than cat food.
Output: Ferret not bury their feces in a litter box. Dogs are easily trained to go outside. Ferrets, on the other hand, usually their business in the corners. While they can be trained to use litter box, it is rare that a ferret that will go into another room to find use a litter box.
Name: Cats and Dogs quickly learn their names and dogs are easy to train to get their names. A few ferrets know their names. Only two of my ferrets know their names. A woman I know has operated a ferret shelter for 18 years told me she has only ever seen a ferret demonstrate knowledge of their name.
Which of these are the pros and cons? Well, the answer to this question is different for each person.
Before you get a ferret as a pet, ask yourself the following questions.
- If you steal your pet ferret your keys, it's sweet? If you steal your pet ferret your key twenty times, it's still sweet?
- Are you ready to re-arrange your house to ferret-proof it?
- Are you prepared to deal with magnetic locks on your cabinets?
- Are you ready to get rid of your facility?
- Did you get bent out of shape when the soil your doors have scratches on them?
- Do you mind cleaning litter box?
- Do you mind cleaning up areas that are not the litter box?
- Can one barrier over a two-meter-high perspex?
- Do you have a sensitive nose?
- If you leave a glass out, you will mind if it is tilted and a nose in it?
It's not all bad. As yourself these questions also.
- Look like curious animals?
- Do you like playing with your animals?
- Do you like pets, playing with you and play on their own will?
- Do you like cute animals?
Ferrets are not for everyone, but they are wonderful for some people
Ferrets can sometimes seem chaotic, but once you know the types, they are not.
Ferrets can sometimes seem chaotic, but once you know the types, they are not.
Are you still considering a ferret?
Please visit a ferret shelter near you and speak with the protection of workers. Besides the fact that almost every ferret shelter is now overcrowded, people can help animal shelter to understand a particular ferret personality. The shelter people also have a vested interest to do what it takes to make your home the ferret always home. The American Association Ferret Ferret life have both directories for ferret shelters....
