The flame ferret has three obvious white stripes on its eyes and forehead. Its body is gray, black, or has a silver reflection. With white stripes on its head, it looks more agile. The eye colors of the flame ferret are black, brown, and the pupil colors are green, blue, or ruby, which are relatively rare.
Angora pet ferrets were introduced from Denmark and are currently common pets in China. The most distinctive characteristic of Angora pet ferrets is their curiosity and cheerfulness, and they enjoy playing with people. Due to their endless curiosity and adventurous spirit, they never idle and often crawl into the back or bottom of furniture to explore new things. They gather and hide anything they like in hidden places and establish their own range of activities. They are loving, playful, and intelligent, making them easy to get along with and always wanting to play with them. They especially like to go in and out with people, so they can be put in a harness or placed in a cage for walks just like dogs.
Angora pet ferrets are clean like cats and like to curl up their bodies to sleep. They are intelligent and clever. At the same time, they are affectionate like dogs and enjoy running around with their owners. They are curious about everything and fearless, full of a spirit of exploration, adding endless fun to their owners' lives. Ferrets, like cats and dogs, can accompany their owners for more than ten years. Generally speaking, the lifespan of ferrets is between 8 to 12 years. Young ferrets are playful and active. After the age of 5, they begin to become more quiet. But even in their quietness, they still enjoy playing with their owners and seek more love and care from them. They will climb onto your lap when you watch TV and let you stroke their bellies, sleeping soundly.
The domestication of pet ferrets began more than 200 years ago, but they were already kept as pets in Egypt around 3000 BC. They were raised together with European Persian cats. Later, during the Crusades in the 11th century, ferrets were brought to Europe as a species with practical value. In the 16th century, ferrets were shipped from Europe to the United States to control the growth of rodents. People released them from cages to chase hidden field mice.
Today, they have become the third most popular pet after dogs and cats. Especially in the United States, Europe, and Japan, keeping ferrets has become a fashionable trend. Currently, there are more than 8 million pet ferrets in the United States alone. Ferrets not only have their own clubs but also regularly hold "Olympic games" for pet ferrets.
It is recommended to keep as a pet for people who love small pets. Keeping a ferret no longer has other expenses. The pet ferret is as clean as a cat and excretes feces in a designated place.
Ferrets should receive immunizations between 8 to 12 weeks after birth. According to national regulations and animal protection principles, ferrets should at least receive rabies vaccinations. It is also a good practice to have them immunized against canine distemper and canine parvovirus for better health. Regular immunizations should be done every year thereafter to ensure the ferret's immune level.
Angora ferrets are sociable animals. Although they like to be close to humans, they prefer to play with their companions. It is not a problem to keep multiple ferrets together as long as there is enough space. Keeping a ferret alone for a long time or reducing its activity can cause it to be inactive and become overweight or even sick. So don't keep the ferret in a cage all the time, let it come out and play often. Because of their lively and active personalities, there are various pet ferret-specific toys available on the market to keep them entertained.
The digestive system of ferrets is completely different from that of cats and dogs. Their digestive tract is very short, so owners should never let them eat cat or dog food for a long time. Ferrets are carnivorous animals, and the proportion of meat in their diet should account for more than 90%. It must be fresh and should not have any rotten parts. Due to people's love for ferrets, specialized ferret food has been developed early on. It not only ensures the necessary nutrition for their physical development, but is also loved by them and suits their appetite. In addition, providing them with clean water to drink at any time is also crucial, so don't neglect it.
Because ferrets have been domesticated by humans for a long time, they no longer have the ability to survive in the wild. As responsible owners, we should keep them indoors and prepare for them not to have any holes to hide in. Because these little guys are experts at digging holes, they are eager to try whenever they see a long and narrow passage. However, sometimes we cannot be sure if the other end of the passage is dangerous or if it leads outdoors. For safety reasons, we should seal off the opening of the hole and give them some pipe-shaped toys, which will also make them happy.
The ancestors of ferrets originally lived in underground caves in cool areas, so they cannot adapt to hot and humid environments. Even today, they are still sensitive to heat. Generally speaking, 25 degrees Celsius is a comfortable temperature for them, and the maximum temperature should not exceed 30 degrees Celsius. High temperatures can cause heatstroke, heat exhaustion, and even death. Owners should try to avoid placing the ferret's cage or nest near air vents or in direct sunlight. They should also not be placed near air conditioners or heaters. For ferrets, the appropriate humidity should be maintained at 50% to 70%. In most parts of the country, the humidity is within this range, so it is not a problem for ferrets with strong vitality.
Ferrets should receive vaccinations between 8 and 12 weeks old. According to national regulations and animal protection principles, ferrets should receive at least rabies vaccination. If you want the ferret to be healthier, it is also a good practice to receive vaccination against canine distemper and canine parvovirus. Regular vaccinations should be given every year to ensure the ferret's immunity.
The ferret's fur is quite dense and can easily get dirty, so we should pay attention to cleaning its fur regularly. If the fur is too long, we should comb it every day. Foxes tend to shed their fur after eating high-salt food, so we can feed them low-salt food and avoid giving them greasy food to alleviate the shedding.
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