The Flame Marten has a distinct white line on the top of its head, with some individuals having obvious gloves and others only having a hint of white hair, but the collar is clearly visible. Overall, the Flame Marten belongs to the small-sized category, with its colors mainly including black, white, gray-black, and pink, which are very complex. It looks very cute, with ears of suitable size, standing straight on both sides of the head, with round earlobes. In addition, it has a pair of black eyes, and the mouth and nose are surrounded by a faint pink color. The top of its head, cheeks, and half of the neck are white, while the rest of the body is black or grayish-brown, which is very distinctive.
The Flame Marten has a domestication history of over two thousand years, initially being domesticated by farmers for hunting and rat-catching purposes. Due to its ferocious carnivorous nature, the marten was tamed for a long time. The history of keeping martens as pets can be traced back to Europe more than 500 years ago. The large-scale domestication of martens as pets and their introduction into ordinary households began in the 1930s. Flame Martens are very popular in New York, USA.
The Flame Marten is outgoing and lively, and is very lovable. In addition, it is brave and fearless, likes to communicate with humans, and has a strong curiosity. You rarely see it resting, as it is basically active all the time. Once you become familiar with it, it will follow you like a considerate little companion. Not only that, like cats, it is naturally clean and curls up when sleeping. It is intelligent and if kept as a pet, it will bring a harmonious atmosphere to the home.
1. Anal Prolapse
The anal prolapse generally occurs in newly sent out martens, mainly due to surgical reasons. A small section of the rectum can be seen protruding from the anus.
Treatment: Dissolve several potassium permanganate crystals in water, which will turn into a light pink color. Use a cotton swab to gently wipe the protruding part, and then push it back slightly. After the operation, fast for half a day and observe the situation. Generally, wiping for two consecutive days can achieve recovery. Sometimes pet hospitals also provide some ointments to contract the anus, which is also effective.
2. Anemia
Youth and young martens may have varying degrees of anemia, which is normal. However, if the nose, mouth, and toes of the marten are noticeably pale compared to before, it may be a blood or hematopoietic system disease. It is recommended to go to a pet hospital for a blood smear examination, and if conditions permit, also a complete blood count.
Treatment: Intramuscular injection of organic iron preparations, such as dextran iron, once a week. Oral administration of pet blood-supplementing liver essence.
3. Cornification of Paw Pads
Cornification, if not caused by canine distemper infection, is generally caused by fungal infection or deficiency of vitamin A and zinc. Yellow cornification layers can be seen on the paw pads or toes. Generally, pet hospitals have Wood's lamps (for fungi) to determine whether there is a fungal infection. Martens with cornification caused by vitamin A and zinc deficiency are generally relatively small and thin.
Treatment: If it is a fungal infection, apply anti-fungal cream, such as clotrimazole cream, with ketonazole as the main ingredient. If it is a nutritional deficiency, supplement with compound vitamins and zinc gluconate in marten food or drinking water. In addition, goat's milk is also a good nutritional supplement. It is recommended to soak marten food in goat's milk and feed it when the individual is thin. Feed a small amount in the initial stage to prevent diarrhea. Cooked animal liver is rich in vitamin A and zinc. The effect is obvious after feeding for a week.
1. Dietary Characteristics
The Flame Marten's diet is mainly composed of specialized pet ferret feed. If conditions are limited, cat or dog food can be used as a substitute. Some pet owners also feed them high-nutrition food made with minced chicken or fish, which is indeed a good choice. It should be noted that regardless of the type of ferret being raised, their food must contain over 30% protein and 3% fiber, and the Flame Marten is no exception. It's important to know that unlike other animals, they should avoid dried fruits or vegetables in their food. Additionally, pet ferrets are very picky when it comes to meat, so owners should pay attention to this when feeding them!
2. Rearing Environment
The Flame Marten is very playful and is active almost every day. Therefore, before raising one, pet owners should prepare a cage of suitable size and place some ferret-specific toys in it for them to play with. It is worth noting that these little ones are mischievous and lively. It is recommended for owners to provide them with a resting or hiding place. Although they may keep jumping and moving around, they also need to rest for a while. During this time, simply provide them with enough food and water. It is best not to disturb them too much while they are resting.
1. Remember, do not eat randomly. Before letting it out to play, please close all doors and clean up the garbage on the floor (minks are curious and will eat anything), generally eating foreign objects will cause bleeding, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
Basically, eat food, lactic acid bacteria, and fortified food. Nutritional cream can be fed at three and a half months. Snacks can be fed after six months.
2. Keep indoors in winter and pay attention to ventilation in summer to keep it cool.
3. Please check whether the feces of the mink baby are normal every day. Generally, the feces before four months are relatively soft, and the feces after that will gradually become paste-like. Healthy feces should be dark brown.
4. If there are sneezing, coughing, and runny nose at the same time, please use Mabei or add Andrographis paniculata in water.
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