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Ferrets are very unique pets to own. They are named after the Latin word “furonem” which means “thief.” They were named this because of their propensity to hoard and save food and toys in hiding places. Ferrets are now some of the most popular household pets out there. They can be friendly and inquisitive. These social animals make great pets, but they will need some patience to be litter trained.

Ferrets were domesticated as few as 2,500 years ago. Ever since that time, they have considered humans as part of their social group. They were the preferred animals of the nobility and royals in the Middle Ages for their engaging and sociable behavior as well as their striking features.

Ferrets are part of the weasel family, which can include a lot of members. The weasel family are mustelids. They have over 65 different species of cousins in the weasel family, including otters and badgers. If you were to closely observe a ferret, you will begin to understand how similar they are to these creatures instead of the rodents they are usually contrasted with. Ferrets come in different shades of brown with black highlights although they are sleek and have short fur. There are ferrets which are albinos and they are easily identified by their pink eyes and white fur, similar to other animals which have an albino strain.

Male ferrets are usually about 18 inches and 2-3 pounds, while females are a little smaller. No one knows why ferrets take toys and food to hide them for later on. It could have started off as a method of saving food during the cold winters, quite similar to the behavior observed in squirrels. It could be how this trait began, but it is still observed to this present day.

Ferrets are commonly blamed unfairly for being odorous. This is not the case. They do have a slightly dank smell about them due to their natural oils, however, you can take away these glands that are responsible for such odors. Usually, if your ferrets have a strong odor, it is due their cages being unsanitary or due to owners not giving them adequate care. Should you neglect your ferret’s living space or litter box for a number of days, be prepared for the odor!

Additional care needs to be given to ensure that ferrets do not give off an unpleasant odor and are maintained in tip-top condition. Unfortunately, they are prone to a number of ferret diseases and their already too-short lifetimes can become even more shortened. The diet of the ferret should be very high in fat and protein. They require a diet consisting of 35% protein and approximately 15% fat in order to be well maintained. For the first few years of a ferret’s life, you will have to be very careful about what you feed them to make sure that they grow up strong.

Of course, if you are in a tight spot, you may give your ferret cat food, however, this cannot continue over long periods of time. Bear in mind, cat food will not have all the necessary nutrients and minerals that ferrets require.

Ferrets are very intelligent and can be trained to do some tricks, although this will require some patience. They have an innate liking for holes as they were originally bred to chase rabbits from their burrows. They are descended from polecats and love to sleep. Usually, a ferret can sleep for as long as 18 hours but you will definitely be in the know when they come out of their slumber! These pets are fun, loyal and smart, making them great animals to have around.

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Is my ferret sick or something? Help!?

I know ferrets are usually really hyper and playful. One of my ferrets (Flower-female) is VERY calm and quiet. She doesn’t play with Andre’ (male ferret). Andre’ will sometimes bite on her ear….tying to get her to play I guess…:S Is she sick? I have had them both for about 1 1/2 months. She has always been this way. How can I get her to play? It seems like I’ve tried everything. I would really like them to play with eachother. Andre’ needs a playmate! He’s is VERY hyper and playful. Thanks for your help in advance!
Also, Flower shivers alot. It’s almost like she’s cold…when its 70F in the house.

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In the ferret, adrenal disease – or hyperadrenocorticism – most commonly occurs when a tumor or lesion on the adrenal glands causes an overproduction of the hormones produced by the adrenal glands. Adrenal disease is most common in ferrets over the age of three years, but it can affect ferrets as young as a year old. Adrenal disease is one of the most prevalent ferret diseases, and there is no definitive test for it. Ferret owners need to know as much as possible about it to be able to recognize it and help the ferret after he is diagnosed by the veterinarian.

CAUSES

While we don’t know for sure what exactly causes adrenal disease in ferrets, most theories point to two possible causes:

Spaying and neutering at a young age

Many large ferret breeders spay or neuter ferrets at the age of 5 or 6 weeks, which may cause the ferret’s body to overcompensate for the lack of normal sex hormones. Adrenal disease has occurred in ferrets that are spayed or neutered after they have reached sexual maturity, but it is not nearly as common.

Extended photoperiods

Most ferrets have been forced to adapt to their owner’s lifestyle and are exposed to at least four or five hours of artificial light in the evening in addition to the natural light during the day. This limits the time they spend in darkness, which decreases melatonin production. Too little melatonin results in overstimulation of the adrenal glands. Ferrets should have no less than 12 hours of complete darkness throughout a 24 hour period.

When a ferret develops adrenal disease, it is most likely the combination of a variety of factors. In addition to environmental factors, some ferrets are probably genetically predisposed to developing adrenal gland cancer.

SIGNS

Hair loss or hair thinning – at the base of the tail, on his feet, on his belly, in an obvious pattern, or in a patchy appearance – are classic signs of adrenal disease. There are multiple causes for hair loss in ferrets, but a ferret owner should always suspect adrenal disease and report this to his or her veterinarian, especially if the ferret is 3 years of age or older. However, while hair loss is the classic sign of adrenal disease, not all ferrets will have this sign.

Unlike other diseases, there is not a standard set of signs that a ferret with adrenal disease will always display. The range of signs that your ferret shows will depend on where the tumor is on his adrenal glands. The adrenal glands produce many hormones, so the location of the tumor will affect which hormones are overproduced. The types of hormones that are overproduced determines which signs you will see.

Here are the various signs of adrenal disease:

Hair loss, either in a symmetrical pattern or patchy with no apparent pattern *

Thinning hair

Loss of appetite

Lethargy

Papery thin or translucent looking skin, sometimes with sores from scratching

Excessive scratching and itchiness

Increase in musky body odor

Excessive grooming of self or other ferrets, including ear sucking

Sexual aggression and mating behavior in neutered males – with other ferrets, inanimate objects, etc.

Swollen vulva in spayed females

Difficulty urinating for males – this is a sign of an enlarged prostate, a condition usually associated with adrenal disease

Weakness in back legs – usually seen in advanced or extreme cases

Increased thirst, increased urination

Weight loss due to a decrease in muscle mass, but with a pot bellied appearance

* It is important to note that you may see partial or complete hair regrowth without treatment. This does not mean that your ferret is fine, it just means that the hormonal imbalances have balanced out again, probably due to a season change. The hormones will become unbalanced again, and hair loss will occur, usually more severe than before.

Always remember that you can see any combination of these signs – there is no set group of signs! Keep an eye on your ferrets as they grow older, watching for any symptoms or odd behavior. Something as seemingly innocuous as your ferret running from litter box to litter box trying to go to the bathroom should result in a trip to the veterinarian.

DIAGNOSING ADRENAL DISEASE

If your veterinarian has a lot of experience with ferrets or if your ferret has the traditional hair loss, he or she may be able to diagnose your ferret through clinical signs (symptoms).

Your veterinarian may decide to use the Adrenal Panel run by the University of Tennessee, often referred to as the “Tennessee Panel,” in cases where adrenal disease is suspected. This is a blood test that evaluates the levels of hormones and steroid production. The test is not always 100% correct, and has been known to result in false positives and false negatives, but it is the only blood test available to test for adrenal disease.

Radiographs (x-rays) and ultrasounds help determine whether or not adrenal disease is present, but can be misleading. Diseased adrenal glands can be normal in size and shape and, therefore, an x-ray or ultrasound may not raise any concerns. However, ultrasounds can be helpful in showing prostate enlargement (a complication of adrenal disease in male ferrets).

When it comes to diagnosis, if your ferret is displaying any of the obvious signs, your veterinarian will probably suggest beginning treatment rather than spending money on expensive tests and other diagnostic measures. Ferrets can suffer from adrenal disease for a long time before actually showing symptoms, so no matter how your veterinarian arrives at the diagnosis, it’s important to commence treatment immediately after the diagnosis has been made.

TREATMENT

Your veterinarian may opt to use any of the following options to treat your ferret’s adrenal disease:

Surgery

This is the most common treatment for adrenal disease, and is the only way to completely remove the tumor. It is also the most recommended treatment by most veterinarians. If your veterinarian seems at all hesitant about the surgery or does not perform surgeries, ask for a recommendation to a more experienced ferret veterinarian.

If your ferret has already had surgery to remove one gland and adrenal tumors develop in the remaining gland, your veterinarian may decide that surgery is not the best choice. Ferrets that have both glands removed may develop Addison’s disease, which is a severe or complete deficiency of the hormones made in the adrenal glands. Your veterinarian will probably want to check your ferret’s cortisol (a hormone produced by the adrenal glands) levels within three days of the surgery.

Though surgery is the only option that could completely rid your ferret of adrenal disease, it is important for you to know that there are risks involved with surgery.

If the tumor is on the right adrenal gland, your veterinarian may choose not to remove it. The right adrenal gland is directly adjacent to the vena cava, the largest vein in the body, and there could be serious complications.

If any microscopic piece of affected adrenal tissue remains, the tumor can grow back either on the same side, or the opposite side.

There is always a chance that the ferret may not make it through the surgery or through the recovery period in the first few days after the procedure is done.

Discuss all of the risks extensively with your veterinarian before making any decisions. Some ferrets are just not good surgical candidates, either due to age, health or both, and with these ferrets your veterinarian will probably want to go the medical treatment route.

Medical

Your veterinarian may suggest medical treatment options in cases where surgery cannot be performed, either due to the health of the ferret or other issues. These options include:

Lupron Depot Injections

Lupron Depot may be prescribed at 1 month, 3 month, or 4 month intervals. “Depot” refers to the fact that the entire dosage is released over the given time period. This means that your ferret will need to get this shot at the appropriate time for the rest of his life. Lupron may shrink the tumor, but in most cases, it only affects the symptoms.

Even if all symptoms cease, Lupron must continue to be administered. Lupron is a synthetic version of GnRH (gonadotropin release hormone), and it works by desensitizing the pituitary gland, which stops the production of the hormones that are overstimulating the adrenal glands. So if the Lupron shots are stopped, the pituitary gland resumes its normal function, and all of the problems start again.

If your veterinarian recommends doing surgery, but you can’t do it right away for whatever reason, some veterinarians may recommend that the ferret receive Lupron in the meantime. This may prevent the disease from progressing any further and, at the very least, may make your ferret more comfortable by alleviating some of the symptoms.

Melatonin Implants

Melatonin is a natural hormone that serves many functions in your ferret’s body, one of which is to inhibit the release of GnRH (gonadotropin releasing hormone). Less GnRH means that the pituitary gland releases fewer hormones, which means that the adrenal glands are stimulated less.

Melatonin can be used in oral (liquid or pill) or implant form. While you can use oral melatonin, the success or failure of it depends on the time of day it is given. It needs to be administered exactly 7 – 9 hours after sunrise to mimic the natural release of melatonin. If given at this time every single day, oral melatonin is extremely effective. Unfortunately many ferret owners are not home during this time. A more convenient way to administer melatonin effectively is to use Ferretonin, a melatonin implant. Implants last about 3 – 4 months, and provide a steady level of melatonin over that time period.

Melatonin implants alone cannot be used to treat adrenal disease, and the best results are seen if Melatonin implants are used in conjunction with Lupron Depot.

Medications to avoid

Lysodren (mitotane) was formerly used as a common treatment for adrenal disease, but studies have shown that Lysodren doesn’t stop the stimulation of the adrenal glands and causes low blood sugar. This is a concern, as insulinoma and adrenal disease are often seen together, and ferrets with insulinoma struggle with low blood sugar already. Overdosages or incorrect dosages of Lysodren were also known to cause Addison’s Disease.

Nizoral (Ketoconazole) is used to treat Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism) in dogs, which is completely different from adrenal disease (also hyperadrenocorticism) in ferrets. Though they are the same disease, the same drugs cannot be used to treat both.

Vetoryl (Trilostane) is also used in dogs with Cushing’s Disease, and increases the level of a hormone that is already quite high in ferrets with adrenal disease. Giving this to a ferret with adrenal disease would make the problem worse.

Nolvadex (Tamoxifen) is an anti-estrogen medicine in humans. However, it actually has estrogen-like effects in ferrets, which would have a negative effect on many ferrets with adrenal disease.

PREVENTING ADRENAL DISEASE

Unfortunately, there are no proven ways to prevent adrenal disease. It is currently thought that the early neutering/spaying that is done by large scale breeders directly contributes to adrenal disease, and in most cases, the ferrets that you get will already have had this surgery. If they are intact, it is recommended that you wait until they are at least 6 months of age before getting them spayed or neutered. Adrenal disease is still seen in ferrets who are spayed or neutered after reaching sexual maturity, but it is not as prevalent.

Recent studies have shown that light cycles also contribute to the development of adrenal disease. Melatonin, as mentioned above, regulates the release of GnRH. GnRH affects how much the adrenal glands are stimulated. Melatonin is produced when the ferret is in total darkness. Most of our ferrets live in the same environment we do – natural daylight during the day, and several hours of artificial light in the evenings. This obviously shortens the amount of time the ferret is in darkness, thereby decreasing the production of melatonin. Less melatonin means more GnRH is released, which then overstimulates the adrenal glands leading to adrenal disease. A ferret’s optimal light cycle is about eight hours of light and sixteen hours of total darkness each day. It is thought that this will allow your ferret to produce the most melatonin possible. There are some ferret supplies, such as cage covers and certain types of fabric bedding, available to help you create the necessary photoperiods.

IN SUMMARY

It’s important to add one more thought here – adrenal disease is very treatable in most cases. Not treating adrenal disease is condemning your ferret to die, when this doesn’t have to be the case. If you see signs of adrenal disease in your ferret, please get him checked out as soon as possible. Ferrets can live long and happy lives after they are treated for adrenal disease, and I know we all want that for our fuzzies!

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is my ferret sick or just not playful?

i got a ferret 2 weeks ago and hes not like most ferrets at all.
he doesnt like to play,he explores but he really just prefers cuddling. hes really sweet and likes to give kisses and he seems like hes very happy but im just worried cuz usually ferrets arent that cuddly and LOVE to play. he has a vet check up soon but i just wanted some opinions right now cuz if hes sick ill be so sad,he is the sweetest animal ive ever owned!! and i love him sooo much =[

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The last thing that any caring pet owner wants for their animals, is to develop potentially harmful diseases. There are certain steps that can be taken, to try to avoid any ferret disease.

Being a responsible ferret owner, you will want to ensure that your pet is getting all of his required inoculations. These will protect him from things like rabies, and should give him ongoing protection.

Below are some thing that you should be aware of.

1. Your pets diet should be based on high quality, rather than solely on the cost. Keeping pets can work out to be expensive. What you have to consider though, is that to cut corners with the costs of your pets diet, could affect your ferrets health.

2. Feeding your pet on kibble is okay, in fact that is what most ferret owners feed their pets on. There are some drawbacks though. Kibble should really be moistened with water to allow it to be more easily digested.

If your pet is feeding on dry kibble, then there is the possibility that he will have digestion problems. He will bite off chunks of the dry kibble, then swallow it whole. These pieces of kibble will then probably form a blockage in the intestine.

3. The lack of calcium in the diet, can also be a problem. Many canned or ferret foods do not include any bone meal.

4. Diets that contain too many carbohydrates can lead to high levels of insulin, and this leads to high levels of glucose in the blood.

It should be remembered that ferrets are carnivores. Before they were ever kept as pets, they used to have a diet exclusively of meat and bones. This diet kept them fit and healthy, because they were getting all of the vitamins and minerals that their bodies required.

If you decide not to feed your pet on meat products, then you should at least ensure that they are getting high quality bone meal in their diet.

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Is my Ferret sick or bored?

I have a 21 week old male ferret. Earlier today my husband was playing with him on the couch, he was getting pretty wild and then started to pee everywhere. Same thing happend with my daughter when she was upstairs with him in his ferret room, he got excited and peed all over everything.
I went up there afterwards and he sorta seemed bored after only an hour of play and kept laying down until I or someone moved. He also has a slight bit of diarrhea but eating and drinking well. Is he sick or is this typical kit behavior? I was thinking about going and getting him a second playmate tomorrow but if he is sick or sounds like he is sick, I think I would rather wait. Any thoughts?
I also just took him to the vet this last week, she said he looked good, but I am concerned.
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He gets a ton of attention, and spends all day out of his cage except for evenings, while he is sleeping, or while we are out of the house.
I’m not a complete idiot.
But I do plan on getting him a playmate for the times I can’t be with him which is not often. besides another would be twice as fun.

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The ferret is a domestic animal and falls in the category of Mustela putorius furo. These pets are sexually dimorphic marauders which specify that the male ferrets are generally larger than female ferrets. These animals have white, black, brown, cinnamon or mixed color fur. They measure over 20 inches or 51 cm in height plus a 5 inch or 13 cm long tail. In comparison to chinchillas they have shorter life span of 7 to 10 years. In weight these pets are 1.5–4 pounds at an average. The domestication of this animal is uncertain and unspecified but it is believed that they have been domesticated for around 2,500 years. In present times, they are also utilized for hunting rabbits.

Characteristics of the ferrets:

The Oakland Zoo describes ferrets as animals having a slender but long body. They have a gestation period of 42 days. The female ferrets usually have 2 to 3 litters yearly. The young ones are ablactated after a time period of 3 to 6 weeks and they become completely independent at the age of 3 months. They gain their sexual maturity at the age of 6 months.

Diet for ferrets:

As an owner, you must be aware of the fact that this animal is obligatory carnivorous. Their wild ancestors used to have natural food diet including fur, feathers, skin, bones, organs and meat. They used to go for smaller prey.

Behavior:

When it comes to the temperament of the ferret, you must know that they are both nocturnal and crepuscular. This signifies that they sleep for over 14 to 18 hours a day. Thus, they are highly active and in mood either at dawn or dusk. They do have similar qualities to polecats but they are highly social in behavior unlike the solitary polecat ancestors. They love to be in social groups. As ferrets are territorial, they love to indulge in borrowing acts and actually favor to sleep in covered and confined areas.

Ferrets also have scent glands present close to their anus. The secretion from this area is used to make scent. It has been stated that they can recognize the other individuals and their sex with the help of the anal gland secretions. They may also make use of the urine markings for individual identification and sex identification.

Ferret Health Issues:

You will have to give constant attention to the ferrets to keep them healthy. It is good to take them to veterinarians for regular check-ups. They may have bulging and runny eyes, dark wax around the ears, head tilting due to ear infection, ear mites can cause pain and scratching inside ears, vomiting, pale gums, leg stiffness, and weakness in hind quarters, black spots, hair loss, bleeding and discharging nose, flaky skin, problems in breathing, coughing, distended stomach, pain in the stomach, blood in stool, diarrhea, crying or vocalizing while urinating, walking in circles, and highly aggressive behavior. If your little pet is suffering from any of these symptoms, immediately visit a veterinarian.

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Pets Sparks is pet tear stain remover that makes it easy and effective to remove dog tear stains from your pet. Pets Spark eliminates bacteria that causes dog tear stains.

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Jan 05, 2011

Walking is a part of training a dachshund

Dachshunds are basically German breed dogs, which are known for their unique characteristics and looks from the other dogs, hence training a dachshund is not an easy task.

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Jan 05, 2011

Aggressive dog behavior- a dangerous situation

Aggression itself means “to harm someone”. When a person keeps a dog as a pet he faces the problem of aggressive dog behavior, which can occur due to number of reasons, but it mainly happens due to genetic and environmental changes.

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Jan 05, 2011

Dog Health Problems- be Aware of them beforehand

It is nice to have a dog in your house. This man’s best friend will keep company with you and will look after the security of your household and your family members. In return, you need to look after your pet, feed it and give due consideration to dog health problems.

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Jan 05, 2011

Dealing With Dog Health Problems

Dog health problems can really be annoying especially for people who care so much of their canine and treat them as family.

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Jan 05, 2011

Symptoms of Dog Health Problems

Every dog owner wants his dog to be healthy. In order to have a healthy dog, you need to know about dog health problems especially, you need to know when your dog is suffering from an illness

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Jan 05, 2011

Hamsters Make Great Pets

Hamsters are wonderful pet animals. They are sometimes known as a “fancy” hamster.

Setting Up Your First Tank – Part 3

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Nov 20, 2010

The heater is electrically powered and (a resistor placed into a glass capsule with a thermostat) its main role is to maintain a stable temperature in the aquarium. Depending in what part of the world you live in, in the summer you might not need the heater because the temperature can easily reach between 25 and 30 degrees (Celsius), but when the climate is colder the water temperature must not vary or decrease too much.

Setting up You’re First Fish Tank – Part 2

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Nov 12, 2010

The Filter is the most important single piece of equipment (after the tank and water). The filter has the role of cleaning the water of impurities and oxygenating the water. No tank should be deprived of this device because it has an important role in maintaining a clan and healthy water for the fish.

Setting up Your First Fish Tank – Part 1

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Nov 11, 2010

This article is intended to help beginners avoid common mistakes when setting up an aquarium for the first time.

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Nov 10, 2010

Gerbil Cages

When you are thinking of purchasing a cage for your pet gerbil the cage has to be lively and interesting. The cages are the main place where in these pets eat, play, and sleep. Your decision is really essential.

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Nov 07, 2010

Behavior of Cats

Cats are also wonderful animals. They are friendly and quite conscious in every act. Prior to buying cats as pets, it is advised to learn about their behavior and nature. They do have some behavioral issues like using the litter box, biting, being destructive with their claws, and excessive attention seeking problem.

Diet and Care for Pet Rabbits

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Nov 07, 2010

Pet rabbits are just like stuffed bunny rabbits in appearance but they can not be handled in the same manner. It can be really difficult to handle and care for just one single rabbit. They definitely require a big and spacious cage, water to drink, and something or another to eat.

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Nov 06, 2010

Varieties of Fancy Rats

Fancy rats are domesticated cousins of the rats that are found in the wild. They are very intelligent and affectionate animals. Owners of pet rats couldn’t dream of owning a different kind of animal as a pet.