Ferret
Ferret
Product Details
Product Description
Product Description
Ferrets are high-energy, curious and mischievous companions that love to interact with each other and with people. They can be kept alone or in groups as long as they get consistent time outside the cage, and they can be litter box trained. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Adult Size: 12-16 inches; 1.5-2 lbs
- Life Expectancy: 6-10 years
Feeding Instructions
Feeding Instructions
Ferrets need a specialized diet; feed fresh food formulated for ferrets every day.
- Staple Diet: A food formulated specifically for ferrets, offered fresh daily.
- Water: Refresh water daily.
Usage & Warning
Usage & Warning
Small animals can carry germs that make people sick. Always wash your hands after handling your pet or cleaning its habitat. Supervise young children during handling.
Ferret ownership is restricted in some areas, including California and Hawaii. Check your local laws before bringing a ferret home.
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Habitat and Care
Ferrets are social, active pets that need a multi-level habitat and supervised daily play outside it.
- Experience Level: Intermediate; very social with their owners.
- Minimum Habitat Size: 24 x 24 x 36 inches with multiple levels for one ferret; multiple ferrets need more space.
- Social Needs: Can be kept alone or with other ferrets if given consistent interaction outside the habitat.
- Enrichment: Daily supervised play outside the habitat and a rotation of ferret-safe toys inside and out.
- Handling: Never leave ferrets unsupervised outside the habitat; their curiosity can lead to injury or escape.
- Maintenance: Spot clean daily and deep clean weekly; ferrets can be litter box trained.
Ferrets are high-energy, curious and mischievous companions that love to interact with each other and with people. They can be kept alone or in groups as long as they get consistent time outside the cage, and they can be litter box trained. Available in select Pet Supermarket stores.
- Care Level: Intermediate
- Adult Size: 12-16 inches; 1.5-2 lbs
- Life Expectancy: 6-10 years
Ferrets need a specialized diet; feed fresh food formulated for ferrets every day.
- Staple Diet: A food formulated specifically for ferrets, offered fresh daily.
- Water: Refresh water daily.
Small animals can carry germs that make people sick. Always wash your hands after handling your pet or cleaning its habitat. Supervise young children during handling.
Ferret ownership is restricted in some areas, including California and Hawaii. Check your local laws before bringing a ferret home.
Habitat and Care
Ferrets are social, active pets that need a multi-level habitat and supervised daily play outside it.
- Experience Level: Intermediate; very social with their owners.
- Minimum Habitat Size: 24 x 24 x 36 inches with multiple levels for one ferret; multiple ferrets need more space.
- Social Needs: Can be kept alone or with other ferrets if given consistent interaction outside the habitat.
- Enrichment: Daily supervised play outside the habitat and a rotation of ferret-safe toys inside and out.
- Handling: Never leave ferrets unsupervised outside the habitat; their curiosity can lead to injury or escape.
- Maintenance: Spot clean daily and deep clean weekly; ferrets can be litter box trained.
