Breed: Angora pet ferret
Color: Long-haired white neck color
Color description: The neck and throat are white, and the tips of the feet may have gloves. Other parts of the hair are light brown, brown, black, or have obvious silver reflections. A mask is allowed, the mask has no fluff, and the nose is allowed to have a nasal pad. Angora ferrets are elegant and slender, with a body length between 30 cm and 50 cm, and they reproduce viviparously. The weight of adult ferrets is about 1.5 kilograms, with slight differences between males and females.
The domestication of pet ferrets began more than two hundred years ago, but domesticated ferrets appeared 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 and catch field mice.
Recommended for small pet lovers, the white-necked Angora ferret is characterized by a curious and cheerful personality, and enjoys playing with people. Because of its endless curiosity and adventurous spirit, it is always on the go. It often climbs into the back or underneath furniture to explore new things. It will gather anything it likes and hide it in a secret place, and also establish its own range of activities. It is affectionate, playful, and intelligent, and it is easy to get close to people. It often wants to play with you. It especially enjoys going in and out with people, so you can put a harness on her or place her in a carrier before taking her for a walk.
Angora ferrets infected with rabies will exhibit severe anorexia symptoms, strange colored secretions in the corners of the eyes, and will quickly die. Therefore, between 8-12 weeks after the birth of an Angora ferret, it should be injected with a regular manufacturer's rabies vaccine, and then it should be injected on time every year after the first injection (please consult a veterinarian for specific circumstances). Canine distemper and canine parvovirus can also be transmitted to Angora ferrets, and they are highly lethal. Since canine parvovirus can be transmitted through the air, it has a fast onset and is difficult to treat, so we recommend that your Angora ferret also be vaccinated for these diseases.
Corn mold poisoning: caused by feeding moldy corn feed. There are mainly 3 highly toxic fungi in moldy corn, which produce toxins and cause poisoning. Affected ferrets will exhibit decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and depressive mood. Neurological symptoms may also occur, such as foaming at the mouth, opisthotonus, and spasms. Therefore, toxic feed should be immediately discontinued. Glucose and mung bean hydrolysate can be added to the feed for detoxification. To prevent bleeding, hemostatic agents such as vitamin K can be used.
Long-haired white-necked Angora ferret disease prevention and cold prevention. The long-haired white-necked Angora ferret is similar to humans. If the temperature changes too quickly and dramatically in the environment it is in, it may catch a cold. Therefore, it is necessary to control the temperature changes in the room or environment appropriately to avoid colds. If a cold occurs, contact a professional veterinarian as soon as possible to ensure the physical and mental health of the Angora ferret.
Trim the nails, bathe, clean the ears, and brush the teeth of the pet ferret regularly. Do not feed raw meat or foods such as biscuits and chocolate. Pay attention to heat prevention in the summer.
Angora pet ferrets are carnivorous animals with a fast metabolism, so it is important to ensure that there is always food in the food bowl.
Young pet ferrets tend to bite people, so they need to be trained to change this habit. After being bitten, wash the wound with clean water, apply iodine with a disinfectant cotton swab to the wound, forcefully pry open the ferret's mouth to prevent it from closing, and scold it loudly. Repeat this process several times a day, and it will learn after a few days.
1.Angora ferrets can eat ferret food, and it is best for the owner to give it a bath once a week, clean its ears once every half a month, and clean its excrement on time every day. In order to ensure the health of Angora ferrets, it needs to be regularly taken to the vet to check for parasites, inject distemper and rabies vaccines, and also pay attention to preventing heartworm disease. Angora ferrets are afraid of heat, so pay attention to heatstroke prevention in the summer.
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Angora pet ferrets molt in spring and autumn seasons. During their molting period, they should be fed with pet hairball cream, with a length of 1 centimeter per feeding.
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