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. The reason the difference is important to know is diet. Rodents eat vegetable and plant matter. Rabbits will happily munch on grass and certain flowers. But ferrets [...]

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. Though domestic, they’re simply a different kind of animal. But they can be trained. They may not do tricks (though some do), but they can be litter [...]

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. At first blush one might think the ferrets are doing all the ‘work’. But throughout the process, the breeder will be involved in some way. It’s a lot of effort [...]

Even canines suffer from dry skin occasionally, and since they cannot communicate with their masters, they usually have to suffer in silence. The owner who understands their pet’s moods, however can often tell when some dog skin care is in order. Many know that a clean and shiny coat is a sign of a healthy [...]

Not exactly ‘pets’ – but I’m sure any pet lover can appreciate this adorable video!  And be sure to watch until the end!

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. They’re very social animals and prefer to be in groups.
Often, humans are a part of that social group. Ferrets have been [...]