http://pets.savvy-cafe.com/all-about-ferrets-getting-started-with-your-passion-2008-06-18/ Your guide to finding the perfect pet. Cats, dogs, birds, etc. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:47:27 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://pets.savvy-cafe.com/all-about-ferrets-getting-started-with-your-passion-2008-06-18/comment-page-1/#comment-488 Susie Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:01:11 +0000 http://pets.savvy-cafe.com/all-about-ferrets-getting-started-with-your-passion-2008-06-18/#comment-488 FYI: Ferrets are in the scientific classification family of Mustelidae (weasels), and through recent DNA testing is has been determined that skunks are classified in their own family Mephitidae. Ferrets are not related to skunks as previously thought . In the US, the ferrets have their anal glands removed, in the UK it is considered mutilation. and is not necessary. Also, it is not necessary to bathe ferrets, they are fairly clean animals, and will groom themselves, like cats do. Frequent bathing will dry their skin, causing more oils to produce and will make them smell more. To cut down on the musky order, frequent cleaning of litter box, and bedding will help. If you are considering a ferret as a pet, ask yourself if you have the time, and money before you decide, they are a lot of work. But ferrets are a lot of fun, happy animals. FYI: Ferrets are in the scientific classification family of Mustelidae (weasels), and through recent DNA testing is has been determined that skunks are classified in their own family Mephitidae. Ferrets are not related to skunks as previously thought . In the US, the ferrets have their anal glands removed, in the UK it is considered mutilation. and is not necessary. Also, it is not necessary to bathe ferrets, they are fairly clean animals, and will groom themselves, like cats do. Frequent bathing will dry their skin, causing more oils to produce and will make them smell more. To cut down on the musky order, frequent cleaning of litter box, and bedding will help. If you are considering a ferret as a pet, ask yourself if you have the time, and money before you decide, they are a lot of work. But ferrets are a lot of fun, happy animals.

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