Anyone who has ferrets knows that they are so much more than a pet. Ferrets are our children. They deserve to be cherished and celebrated on their special day -beyond the typical belly scratch. If you ever dreamed of throwing your ferret the best birthday party ever, we’ve got you covered. Here are our 10 …
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10 Best Ferret Birthday Ideas
Best Ferret Halloween Costumes
We asked ferret owners from around the world this month to submit their best and most creative Halloween costumes for our Best Ferret Halloween Costume Contest. The submissions blew us away! Share your support for their amazing creativity in the comment section below! This was great inspiration for the outfits we put together for our …
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10 Tips for Including Your Ferret in Engagement Photos
Learn how to take your own ferret engagement photos with our 10 tips below! Channing and I got engaged last July at the top of Observation Point in Zion National Forest, during our cross-country move to Lincoln, Nebraska. Voice shaking and hands fumbling, Channing knelt down beside me in front of a crowd of 30 …
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I Stepped on My Ferret
Last month was a ferret owner’s nightmare for me and my ferret family -and not only because I stepped on my ferret. I hope this article answers all the questions you have about Moose’s latest health update while providing some useful information to help should you ever experience anything similar. Our Story Begins… For those …
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Baby Ferret Facts
Please enjoy these adorable baby ferret facts! Baby ferrets are called ‘kits’. In the wild, the European Polecat mates between March and April, with a gestation period (pregnancy) of 35-45 days. A litter of kits (baby ferrets) usually consists of 1-6 ferrets. Ferret babies (kits) weigh 6-14 grams at birth. They are around 2-2.5 inches …
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White Ferrets as Pets
I have two white ferrets as pets at home so I went on a mission to learn everything I could about them! Here are all your questions answered about white and albino ferrets. Enjoy! Why are There White Ferrets? Domesticated ferrets are most commonly found with variations of a sable coat (brown body and white …
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What are Chordomas in Ferrets?
A ferret chordoma is a tumor typically found on the tip of a ferret’s tail. It is the most common orthopedic tumor in ferrets. Chordomas grow beneath the ferret’s nerve cord and can cause compression of the spinal cord. This can cause discomfort and eventual paralysis. Chordomas are often first noticed the size of a …
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What is Prednisolone for Ferrets?
Because Insulinoma is one of the most common illnesses our ferrets suffer from, it’s important we all stay informed on the proper treatment and medication, like Prednisolone for ferrets. Book mark this page for future reference. When Moose started the medication 1 month ago to treat his Insulinoma, I didn’t understand what the medication did, …
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Insulinoma in Ferrets: Symptoms and Treatment
I wish we could have caught Moose’s Insulinoma sooner. I would have learned more about how to prevent Insulinoma in ferrets before it became too late. You may be familiar with the word ‘Insulinoma’ and yet unfamiliar with the subtle signs of illness and the many ways you can prevent the disease to prolong your …
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