Second time owner

I have one about 3 months old Hanna.

I appreciate you took the time to answer our questions. You are right about that, every being is different.

I would like to say to everyone that I know that petting and massaging your pet improves their inmune system and it should be done often in a way they would enjoy it.

These animals seem so strong and at the same time fragil when it comes to diseases or getting into trouble. I only allow mine to play in the couch and certain areas of the house, always under supervision. and still they manage to try to sneak something away from me. I don’t recommend it for people that will not spend time at home.

Mine does not like any meat but processed food, the doctor said that is actually better for her teeth.

Good luck to you all. 😉

No secret for him living so long. I got him while in the Army so he ate pretty much anything. Pet stores in Kansas did have ferret food so he ate kitten food and anything I had to eat.

I didn’t really know anything about ferrets so he had no special care. His brother died early but Ichabod was never at a vet and lived in a converted big dog cage. I’d let him out 2 – 3 times per day (sometimes for days at a time) and even had a small cage outside for him for the 70 degree days.

My new ferrets are fed more properly and go regularly to the vets, so I hope they live long lives too. He was neutered and descented at a young age but that’s it. He played till the week before he died. I guess like people, some just live unusually longer lives than most?

I would love to hear from you how you managed to make your ferret live that long.
Was it neutered when baby? or not?
Did it eat processed food?
please share with us!

Thank you.

Richard: 

PLEASE tell us more on how you managed to keep him around for so very long. Exactly what did you feed him, etc.? 15 years is very rare, and whatever you were doing right is worth sharing. Please also consider joining our forum, as I’m sure you have a wealth of ferret knowledge others would be interested in.

Thanks,
Gary

The picture is priceless. What a chunky sweetheart, I want to give him a big hug. Thanks so much. He just beautiful. I can relate to the joy & the laughter they bring. I have 5 little fuzzballs & there’s never a dull moment when they are up & running. Looking forward to seeing more of your kids.