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Ferret (Mustela putorius furo)
Description
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Ferrets are affectionate, intelligent small animals that love to play and explore. They are known for their happy, inquisitive nature and humorous behavior.
- - Petco ferrets are neutered and as social animals, they enjoy each others' company
- - Intelligent, playful and mischievous; love to collect and hide household items; love to dig, so be conscious of house plants. Never allow out of habitat unsupervised
- - Some ferrets may communicate by making entertaining noises or by using body language
- - Can be litter box-trained
- - On average, ferrets sleep approximately 18 hours per day
- - Ferrets are very intelligent and can easily be taught to roll over and fetch, just like dogs!
- - Different types of small animals should not be housed together
Specifications
| SKU | 153044 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Petco |
| Days to Ship | Item is not shippable |
Live Animal
| Pet Max Length | 15 IN |
|---|---|
| Special Diet | Carnivore |
| Scientific Name | Mustela putorius furo |
| Temperament | Social |
A well-balanced ferret diet consists of high-quality ferret food; ferrets are obligate carnivores. All food given to ferrets 16 weeks or younger should be moistened for easy consumption. A limited amount of ferret treats; remember, treats should not exceed 10% of total food. Fresh food and water should always be available.
Do not feed chocolate, caffeine or alcohol as these can cause serious medical conditions. Avoid sugar and high-fat treats.
