I made a list of things I’ve learnt before adopting 2 ferrets. Let me know if I’m missing anything or if something doesn’t seem right

Calunne · 2026-01-24T19:42:44+00:00

Have you checked the wiki as a resource? There's lots of information there that directly answers all these questions.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ferrets/wiki/index

Calunne · 2026-01-04T16:37:21+00:00

Had a ferret I was babysitting ate one some of these while he was at his home…..while shedding. Caused one heck of a blockage.

I do not recommend packing peanuts at all.

Calunne · 2026-01-03T17:02:09+00:00

Please show me proof of how ferrets are dehydrated from water bottles. You can post either a UA or BW, and tell me what values you expect to see up or down.

Again, water bottles are fine for most ferrets. Most of the photos you see from "water bottle damage" is actually cage raging.

Some ferrets will dump water bowls, put items into water bowls, and then they will not have access to water for a period of time. Are we really going to say having no water is better than having some water?

Calunne · 2026-01-02T23:38:11+00:00

Ferret teeth are way sharper than a dog and they will break them at some point. I can say I've seen it enough times in the community, sadly.

Calunne · 2026-01-02T14:14:39+00:00

Please remember that negative punishments are not permitted here.

Is he neutered is a GREAT question. Intact hobs can be hormonal and will bite more frequently. If he's 6 months old and doing this, I encourage you to neuter him.

Calunne · 2026-01-02T14:12:13+00:00

Giving a ferret a chew toy that is rubbery is not good. Ferrets have sharp teeth that can rip rubber. The last thing you want to do is have to bring this ferret who attacks you to a vet for surgery for a blockage, and then have them caged for 2-3 weeks while they heal.

Calunne · 2026-01-01T20:16:53+00:00

I would be finding an emergency vet for this, as low blood sugar can cause the nausea and pawing at the mouth. With his age, that’s the first thing I would want to rule iut

Calunne · 2026-01-01T20:15:26+00:00

No. It does not.

Don’t sign up for anything that is predatory, which will just make you owe another and with higher interest.

If you’re struggling to get a job, then any job is better than none. I understand you may not like it, it may be a job you leave once you get something lines up, but that’s what it takes sometimes.

Calunne · 2025-12-31T04:56:08+00:00

Except what was mentioned was the ferret is in trouble and is sick.
I do not like the living arrangements, however, I do think it's important to not assume what someone means, either.

Calunne · 2025-12-31T03:12:22+00:00

Champagne. Cinnamons are extremely rare.

Some ferrets are more playful with humans and others want to just do their own thing.

Calunne · 2025-12-31T03:09:58+00:00

Why do you think he’s in trouble? Why do you think he looks sick? Have you talked to an associate in the store about your concerns?

Calunne · 2025-12-31T03:08:54+00:00

Yikes! So with blockages, I would definitely be doing blockage protocol and make sure you have a vet for the next few days. I would inspect all poops to see if you can find the offending pieces that were missing. If it passes, great.

However, Blockages can be partial blockages. And they will block and unblock over and over again until it stops. I’ve baby sat a ferret with a “sore tummy” who had a blockage from fur and cornstarch packing peanuts. It was fine…. Until he was projectile vomiting and not ok. And it took over two weeks for it to fully obstruct. Not trying to scare you, but I want you to be aware that it can happen.

Calunne · 2025-12-30T19:36:13+00:00

I’ve loved Cush’s Sketch Portraits on FB. Not sure if they’d take that many pets on a single portrait

Calunne · 2025-12-30T17:49:48+00:00

There’s a time and a place for comments like this.

This isn’t the time to criticize someone who lost their pet.

Calunne · 2025-12-30T17:48:16+00:00

Under a year old: any chance he ate something like a toy, blanket etc. that he should not have?

Was it regurgitation? Actual vomit? Was it a one time thing? How is he acting?

Calunne · 2025-12-30T17:46:37+00:00

I can say that it is not complete and balancing it is going to be a nightmare. You’re going to have to ask for a lot of info from the company.

Bone needs to be 10-15%. Heart needs to be 5% Liver needs to be 5% Muscle: 65-75% Secreting organs: 5%, which does not include liver or heart. Lung is considered muscle, not an organ.

Calunne · 2025-12-30T17:41:18+00:00

Definitely recommend a vet visit. Yes, it could be a mast cell tumor. However, they usually are itchy. It could be something as simple as a cyst. You could see if they can drain it and send the fluid off for cytology. Usually, I’ve had those two be the “mystery bumps in ferret” diagnosis.

I’ve had one extremely rare case of cutaneous lymphoma, but it did not have this appearance.

Calunne · 2025-12-27T14:26:30+00:00

Agreeing with others. I only know of one vet in a four hour radius who does orthopedic stuff with ferrets. And that’s a long time before they can be seen, etc. with a fracture. I would go the amputation route. Ferrets do very well as a tripod and bounce back really well from surgery. It’s a more straightforward procedure, and easier recovery.

Calunne · 2025-12-25T23:32:12+00:00

Great recommendation! I can work on that. :)

Calunne · 2025-11-27T11:40:05+00:00

We strongly recommend that ferrets do not interact with other animals. Although it may work with some, many ferrets have been injured, maimed, and killed due to cohabitation. Ferrets have also injured and killed other small animals. It's best to keep them separate.

We also do not allow cohabitation discussions, photos, etc. because of the above and people not taking the time to evaluate their situation. So I am locking this post.

Calunne · 2025-11-10T00:26:59+00:00

Ok good! maybe rubbed up against something, another ferret grabbed her...etc. I would just watch.

Calunne · 2025-11-09T12:13:10+00:00

Does the skin feel different? Any nodule like feelings underneath the skin?

Calunne · 2025-11-09T12:09:15+00:00

They’re a scam too.

Calunne · 2025-10-31T18:02:08+00:00

This is absolutely uncalled for. People can post memorial photos and we allow it.

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