Practical Ferret Guide

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Practical Ferret Guide

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.

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