Author: Christina Vercelletto

A ball pit, not so unlike the ones little kids love, tops on a list of ferret supplies? Yes! Ferrets naturally like to hide, climb, and frolic, and a ball pit is a great place to do all three, Gruden says. Far from a frivolous pick, “it will, with clear plastic tubes made for ferrets attached, enchant most ferrets,” she says. To make your ferret’s playtime dream come true, you can try the Marshall Pop-N-Play ferret ball pit toy and attach the Marshall Super Thru-Way small animal tunnel toy to give your ferret 15 feet of tunnel fun.,Ferrets are among some of the most playful pets you can bring home—so much so that investing in a good selection of quality ferret supplies is considered an integral part of proper ferret care. “Ferrets are not rodents,” says L. Vanessa Gruden, executive director of the Ferret Association of Connecticut, Inc. “They are intelligent predator carnivores. As such, toys are vital.” Being so intelligent, it’s no surprise that ferrets are born explorers and will love new, exciting things. The only way to know what your ferret likes is by experimenting. While some ferrets may gravitate toward one general type of toy, Gruden says that others may enjoy a select few and some will literally love any toy that you put in front of them. Below are five types of ferret toys Gruden, who has been the manager of a ferret shelter in Hartford, Connecticut, for 27 years, recommends to keep your pet physically and mentally stimulated.

If you make this a habit, it will make ferret care that much easier in the long run. Simply look over your ferret when you handle and play with her. “Especially go over their coats to make sure there are no patchy areas,” Kegel says. “That could be a sign of a health issue going on, such as parasites.” Additionally, Kegel notes, making this a regular practice keeps your ferret completely comfortable with being examined and groomed. This helps with veterinarian exams or even being judged in shows. (Yes, there are ferret shows, which Kegel says are a “blast! The ferrets have a great time, and it’s interesting meeting folks who have been involved for decades.”),Ferrets are inquisitive, intelligent, amusing and, of course, adorable! As cute as these increasingly popular, petite-size pets are, before you bring one home, you should be aware that ferret care is a bit specialized and requires specific ferret supplies. True, ferrets don’t need to be walked in all kinds of weather like a dog, but there’s still plenty you need to know about how to care for ferrets as pets. One of the most important aspects of ferret care is grooming. Stephanie Kegel, director at the American Ferret Association, breaks down the process, so you can keep your ferret healthy and happy.