/r/ferrets

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r/ferrets is a sub dedicated to all things ferrets. This is a place to get lots of information, share stories, and photos of your ferret friends!

Posting Guidelines / Rules

  1. Only post photos and videos that belong to you, or that you have express permission to post.
  2. Flaming and trolling will not be tolerated. Please use the Report function, or message the mods if there is an issue with a post/poster. If you cannot comment in a polite and constructive manner, you will be removed from the sub.
  3. We are not vets, we are not a substitute for a vet. If you have an emergency or suspect you may need a vet, then GET TO A VET.
  4. No fundraising requests. If you are selling a ferret-themed product, please message the mods first for approval.
  5. The discussion of, or images / video of ferrets interacting with other animals (cats, dogs, etc) will be removed. This is risky behavior that we do not condone.

Questions about your ferret(s)? Check here first!


Helpful Links

Map of ferret friendly vets

/r/RandomActsOfPetFood - for those needing assistance with food

Poop Chart - warning: poop

Legalize Ferrets - Help get ferrets legalized in California

Holistic Ferret Forum - a raw diet resource

Care Credit - For USA residents who cannot afford vet care


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/r/ferrets

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Abnormal fur patch appearing on the head of my ferret

he is sleeping more often, not playing as much(not sure of it’s because of the season/ he’s hibernating) , he still has an appetite. I wanted to get another opinion before the vet visit. I’m a first time owner of a ferret so im trying to do research as to what is going on, the patch is only on his head, I checked his tail, tummy,back and no patches were to be found . pls lmk if you know what’s happening:,( I’ll take any tips or recommendations!

5 Comments
2024/12/02
09:45 UTC

10

pt 2.2 to my last post

this is her behavior, nothing seems wrong but i can’t help but overthink it

1 Comment
2024/12/02
06:44 UTC

4

Senior ferret

Hello, I’m mostly just posting in here to ask for thoughts/prayers if that’s your sort of thing. Think this post is within guidelines and I’m really sorry if I say anything amiss.

I’m a college student and went home for four days for thanksgiving. My roommate was feeding my ferrets for me. When I got home, I noticed my 6 year old ferret couldn’t walk. I gave him some watered down food and held him while I cried and called all the emergency vets I could find. It’s been about 10 hours and he can walk now and is doing much better. I didn’t take him to the vet since it’s Sunday (the closest emergency vet that sees ferrets is over 3 hours away) and his condition improved significantly. I know he’s considered a senior now and I’m just really stressed with finals and his condition and could use some positive words.

5 Comments
2024/12/02
05:27 UTC

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My ferrets hate Furovite

Hi! I'm new here. So we used to use 8 in 1 ferretvite, but it got discontinued so we got Marshall Farms Furovite. The issue is that my two ferrets HATE it. Our previous ferrets hated it as well. We have tried it with different ferrets through the years but every single one of them hates it. So now we have no clue what to use for a vitamin supplement.

Furovite is just way too thick and neither of them will even try to eat it. They lick it like once then snub it. I was able to get my girl to eat a little by rubbing it on her gums but after that she refused. What can I use instead?

2 Comments
2024/12/02
04:44 UTC

1

how do you serve stella and chewys FDR?

someone recommend this food for me and i’m not sure how to prepare it , do i put it in a bowl like kibble ? or do i add water to it

1 Comment
2024/12/02
04:38 UTC

62

is something wrong?? :(

i couldn’t get a clear video but the noise she makes when she’s doing this sounds like she’s chewing softly, what does this mean?

9 Comments
2024/12/02
04:07 UTC

44

I love this baby

3 Comments
2024/12/02
03:47 UTC

20

entertainment for a senior ferret?

i have a ball pit , cat tubes , tunnels , pop up play things , a rice dig box and a noodle dig box . my senior gets so bored though, she doesn’t get along enough with my other two ferrets to entertain herself by playing with them so she gets bored fast , i play with her whenever she’s awake to makeup for it but she’s just so bored :(

8 Comments
2024/12/02
03:24 UTC

1

Needing Help Rehoming

A family member recently developed an allergy to my ferret and unfortunately we must rehome my ferret. Does anyone know any good shelters/organizations in the New Jersey area? Or even a good way to go about this? We really tried our best, but we’ve run out of options.

5 Comments
2024/12/02
01:15 UTC

3

Ferret won't sleep

One of my ferrets will sleep lovely through the night while the other won't and will constantly scratch and dig and pull at it's cage with some successful escapes. Why does one hate sleep? Both are female, few months to a year old.

2 Comments
2024/12/02
01:00 UTC

0

Do ferrets really attract cockroaches?

I read some where that ferrets attract cockroaches, is it true?

18 Comments
2024/12/02
00:07 UTC

47

Rescue ferrets 1st vet visit

2 Comments
2024/12/01
23:33 UTC

71

Is my baby boy ok?

I got him a few months ago and hes super energetic and playful but I've noticed his hair is thinner than it was, I know adrenale disease is a possibility but he's only a year and a half old. My baby girl also had thin hair for a while before her "winter coat" grew in and now shes very fluffy but he's had thin hair for a little while now.

23 Comments
2024/12/01
22:34 UTC

29

Lenny playing in his macaroni ball run.

He loves playing in this. He was rolling in there all by himself so I decided to go toss some balls and macaroni on him. He gets so happy and when he comes out he doooooks like crazy. I see that I do need to cute is nails as I see they are snagging now.

3 Comments
2024/12/01
22:06 UTC

182

Is that time of the year and he knows it 🎄

3 Comments
2024/12/01
19:43 UTC

2

What is the height of the ferret nation double without the legs included?

Or if you have the measurements for the single I’ll take those. Thinking of installing lifted off the floor without adding the legs and casters but trying to make sure I have enough clearance.

1 Comment
2024/12/01
19:43 UTC

41

Duke’s first Christmas

We trimmed the bottom with the naive hope that this accomplished little climber won’t scale the tree. Still. Im no fool. I’m not hanging my most precious ornaments just yet.

1 Comment
2024/12/01
18:33 UTC

295

Oliver is already getting in the Christmas spirit 😍😍

9 Comments
2024/12/01
17:50 UTC

1

I need your opinion

I have a critter nation double unit cage coming in the mail but wanted to ask which fur critter is easier to take care of.

I'm in the middle of ferrets and chinchillas, anyone know from experience which is slightly easier?

2 Comments
2024/12/01
17:26 UTC

552

A perfect yin yang

Comet and Nebula somehow mirrored each other and had a snooze

4 Comments
2024/12/01
15:59 UTC

311

no thoughts, head empty!

18 Comments
2024/12/01
15:45 UTC

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