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Ferret!
I have always wanted a pet ferret. I am so close to buying one but I need some background on the animal before I make such a big purchase. I know close to nothing about pet ferrets. Please tell me anything and everything you know about taking care of a pet ferret. How often do they need shots? What if they bite? How often should they have a bath? Plus all the other things I do NOT know about this animal. Please help me! Thank you!
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Ferrets are great animals. Before you buy a ferret you shouldn't have any cats if you do, its not a great idea to get a ferret. A ferret does have a natural odor and can smell very bad. Some people will tell you that you can always get a ferret descented, which is true but it doesnt much help, they still smell. As far as bathing goes you could give a ferret a bath once or twice a week, it will lessen the smell a bit, dont over do a bath. They do bite dont let your hands or body for that matter smell like food. it doesnt really hurt to get bit but its something people like avoiding. Ferrets usually use a liter box and it is very important to train them to use it. At school i care for five ferrets. They are loving and playful critters, they can always be a pain as well.
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That's a really good web site. It should provide you all you need to know.
Keep in mind that ferrets are very high maintenance. Biting will very likely be a problem, but the best thing for you to do is to make sure your hands don't smell like food when you hold it. I have been bitten by an adult ferret and it really doesn't hurt.
Keep in mind that ferrets smell kind of bad. But that is part of the natural oils in their skin. Bathing it often usually doesn't help, as the skin is constantly secreting oil.
Nevertheless, ferrets can be fun and affectionate animals and I'm sure you will be a great owner as long as you read through that web site I gave you. :)
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