Written by the MonVet Group team, this guide brings together the essentials to welcome, care for, and keep your ferret safe: vaccines, parasite prevention, sterilization, and daily care—clearly structured to support you between visits.
What’s inside
- Vaccination: distemper and rabies; initial series and annual boosters.
- Parasite prevention: heartworm, fleas, intestinal parasites; seasonal schedule and fecal testing at adoption.
- Sterilization & surgical options: considerations, scent, anal glands, laser benefits.
- Anesthesia safety: pre-op bloodwork, IV catheter, fluids.
- Home care: teeth (daily brushing; cat dental treats), ears, eyes.
- Diet & water: strict carnivore; avoid sugars; ferret-specific diets, cooked meat/egg treats; fresh water at all times.
- Hygiene & bathing: sensible frequency, non-perfumed products; regular cage/litter cleaning.
- Litter training: corner preference and environment setup.
- Microchip: reliable identification and safe return home.
- Nails: early habituation and monthly maintenance.
- Housing & play: spacious horizontal cage, hideouts/tunnels, 2 h of daily playtime, ideal temp 15–21 °C.
- Behaviour & safety: play nipping; supervise with dogs/cats; no co-housing with birds or small mammals; prevent foreign-body ingestion.
- Health record: vaccination pages, dental chart, history, weight log.
Who is it for?
Owners seeking a simple, reliable roadmap for ferret health, welfare, and safety.
Questions about diet, housing, or care? Book an appointment with a MonVet Group veterinarian for a personalized plan.
