It isn't every day that you get to adopt a new family member. Some of you may have waited a long time to bring home your new family member right? But have you prepared a room for them? Before bringing your ferret home, making sure that he has the appropriate home for him.
What does it mean? It is not just buying your ferret a cage but preparing your home for your new family member. Ferret proofing your home is very important since these creatures loves to climb, chew anything that attracts them. Breakable items, cracks, small holes, cabinets and drawers should be sealed. Locked or closed to ensure your pets safety.
Ferrets are lovable animals that need to be out of their cages once or twice a day to interact with its owners. Giving them the proper home would make them feel safe and comfortable. Another thing that you have to take note is that you have to remember is that ferrets are very delicate animals and that they would easily get hurt. Finding the right cage for them is essential.
To give you an idea on how to buy a ferret cage that is safe for them, here are tips on how to buy one.
1. A specified cage is required to ensure the safety of your ferret. If your ferret's head can go through its spaces, then it is not a ferret specified cage. Why? Because once its head can get through, so is its body.
2. Cages with wire flooring is not advisable since ferrets feet is very delicate and could easily get hurt.
3. Some ferret owners use aquariums as ferret cages, this I don't advise. Aquariums are only used for fishes and not ferrets. It does not offer enough air circulation and space for them to play.
4. A multi-level ferret cage is essential. Ferrets love to play and giving them this type of cages give them the room to run around during play. Having a big door would also reduce the risk of your ferret getting hurt once he is entering the cage or leaving.
Aside from buying a cage for your ferret, it is also important that you should buy them sleep sacks and hammocks. Hammocks give them enough comfort during sleep since it molds their bodies to its sleeping position. Sleep sacks are also important during the cold winter's night. But all these are not only used for sleeping, but also during their plays.
As a welcome gift for your ferret, give them toys. But do not give those plastic toys or foam. A ferret proof toy is advisable. They tend to chew on their toys and might get something out of it and it is very hazardous to them. This could also cause obstruction in their intestines and could only be removed surgically.
These are just few of the basic needs of a ferret. Treating them right and giving them the proper attention and needs would help your new family member to live a happy and healthy life.
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