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Question by Tovio
Submitted on 6/30/2003
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how do you take care of a ferret?


Answer by marcos
Submitted on 8/31/2003
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can ferrets eat carrots or lettuce?


 

Answer by kristin
Submitted on 9/3/2003
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is a ferret a good pet to have for children.

 

Answer by KERI
Submitted on 10/17/2003
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A FERRET CAN A VEGGIES. BUT THAT IS IF IT LIKES IT SOME DO AND OTHERS DONT FOR OTHER FOODS MAKE SURE THERE IS NOT ALOT OF BRAN IN THEIR FOOD(TREATS).... AND TAKE CARE OF A FERRET LIKE IT IS A CHILD IT NEEDS ALOT OF LOVE AND TIME? CHRILDEN MAYBE DUE TO THE FACT THAT FERRETS ARE PLAYFUL AND SOMETIMES AGGRESSIVE AND BITE SO THAT WOULD BE UP TO YOU

 

Answer by jen
Submitted on 1/29/2004
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a ferret is not a good pet for very young children that don't know how to take care of it because they aren't as forgiving as cats or dogs.If a child hurts them then you can count on the ferret being aggressive towards the child.You should always supervise young children when around your ferret. you should give your ferret lots of attention and a clean environment.You can give your ferret veggies but not too much.

 

Answer by Taymoo
Submitted on 4/12/2004
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How do you take care of a ferret?

 

Answer by rucass
Submitted on 5/9/2004
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Could someone help me convince my mom?! please! she says that ferrets are freaky to her.....but i said that he would stay in my room and i wouldnt let her see him! im only 12, so i cant go and buy him myself! so can someone help me?!
thanx,
rachie

 

Answer by kam
Submitted on 6/24/2004
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what i did is researched them and showed them that i could take care of it by writing a paper on it it worked

 

Answer by kelsea
Submitted on 6/29/2004
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My mom is a pest...she said they cost alot of money to keep and to buy, but I went to a place were they are only $8.00!! She still wont get it. I can even pay for it myself! What should i do to convince her?:(

 

Answer by rayna
Submitted on 7/16/2004
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how much trouble are ferrets?

 

Answer by dominic
Submitted on 9/3/2004
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Are ferrets a good pet???

 

Answer by stephanie
Submitted on 9/18/2004
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ferrets are sooooooooo cute! i think everyone should get one! and i am getting s baby light brownish tan one! they are AWESOME!

 

Answer by annie
Submitted on 10/11/2004
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anyone know what ferrets can eat.i just got 1.his name is jason.and is jason a good name.if not then what name for a boy.

 

Answer by chappy
Submitted on 11/7/2004
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ferrets are the best pets u cud eva have

 

Answer by ashlee
Submitted on 12/19/2004
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hi i would like to know if you guys have a web site for me to look at if so could you give it to me

 

Answer by armybrat
Submitted on 12/19/2004
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Can you help me?  I need to know what i can and can not feed my ferret i know what to feed them but i want to know if i can give them treats other than ferret treats,can you help me?

 

Answer by fhdskj
Submitted on 12/24/2004
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my mom thinks they are cute but my dad says they are ugly!!! i really want one but i cant have one b/c of my parents! help!

 

Answer by Whitmoregirl
Submitted on 1/18/2005
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Ferrets don't seem much trouble, but they do demand A LOT of attention all through the day, from their diet to exercise. Their have very strict diets and are very active, and may bite and actually become depressed if they aren't taken care of.
You may want to reconsider a ferret, as hard as it may be.

 

Answer by michael
Submitted on 1/23/2005
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My mom and dad say that they smell and they are ugly and i think they rock:)so how should i get them to change there mind

 

Answer by buddy
Submitted on 2/4/2005
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What and where did you see ferrets for 8.00?

 

Answer by michelle
Submitted on 2/6/2005
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i have a ferret and she pooin the corner all the time and now there a stain how i get that stain out cause not i leave her box out well cats box out and she goes in there but that stain need to go cause she still thinks she can poo there and which i put the box in the corner where the stain is I'm 14 and i need help!!!!!!! on that stain

 

Answer by Kenzee
Submitted on 2/10/2005
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My b-day is comeing soon and I asked for a ferret. My mom said that she would try to convince my dad to let me get one. So when I brought up the subject he did not aprove of it at all. What should I do if my mom can't win this one.:(

 

Answer by popey
Submitted on 4/10/2005
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your mom ferrets suck

 

Answer by paige
Submitted on 5/6/2005
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i got a ferret and i love it.. like sooo much(= but i dont think i likes me too much. but i seems to love my dad. what should i do to make i like me more?

 

Answer by cindy
Submitted on 6/5/2005
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ferrets are a lot of work

 

Answer by Aj
Submitted on 7/12/2005
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What Can Ferrets Eat?



What are good snacks for ferrets?

 

Answer by luis436
Submitted on 7/28/2005
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my mom won't let me buy a ferret i'am12  when i have a job and i get payed 50 or 100 dollars  me and my friend think ferreats are kool can they climb on walls??? when i first asaw a ferrt when i was like 9 or 10 and was the rare ferrt the white one for 200 smack arooes any1 know where i can buy a cheap 1 like white or brown and white or different colors i live in new jersey

 

Answer by max
Submitted on 8/5/2005
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what do you feed a ferret

 

Answer by mike
Submitted on 8/22/2005
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ferrets really like to explore so before getting one or letting one you need to ferret proof the rooms you will let them run around in. ferrets are flexible enough to squeeze under the tightest spaces   i had one go under my refrigerator so make sure to cover up spaces such as that

 

Answer by katie
Submitted on 8/22/2005
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Ferrets can be a lot of trouble! i know this because my sister has 3 ferrets. Well they are sometimes bad and other times good. You need to clean their cage every day, make sure they have food and clean water. i would also get some cat toys because ferrets are just like cats. They eat cat food, they use cat litter, play with cat toys, the only difference is they dont use a litter box. They love to play! You can not keep them locked up in a cage all day or else when they come out they will be really hiper and bite

 

Answer by danny
Submitted on 8/22/2005
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MY LIL SIS JUST GOT A FERRET AND HES A RASCAL DON'T GET ME WRONG  BUT SHE DON'T LOVE ON HIM LIKE SHES SUPPOSED TO AND WHAT DO THEY EAT
  THANKS
      DANYELLE

 

Answer by Lizzizzy
Submitted on 8/29/2005
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Ferrets are friendly little weasels who love to play in the bathtub and are furry and cute. My family has been getting kittens for years I'm quite tired of the same type of pet. Don't get me wrong, kittens are the cutest things in the world, but ferrets look cute even when their adults! I know they don't live very long, but I want one so bad, I need a new friend. Anybody, have any information on how to take care of a ferret before I buy one, please email me at lovelyverbgurl@aim.com

 

Answer by jbug
Submitted on 9/19/2005
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ferretts are really easy to take care of, They love to run and play, my ferret barks when she runs. it's cute when they eat,

 

Answer by roxy
Submitted on 9/19/2005
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i cant git my dad to let me buy a ferret i relly want one what should i do and how do you care for them

 

Answer by Brent
Submitted on 10/7/2005
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How do I train my ferrets to come when I call? I want to buy some when I get the money but I'm to affraid that when I get them I will run out of money. How do I train my ferrets to sit, roll over, and stay on my shoulder?

 

Answer by alyssa
Submitted on 10/11/2005
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My mom thinks ferrets are dumb!But i think ferrets are cool.I can buy the ferret by myself but not all the stuff they need!!My mom thinks i'm weird but when we become rich i will try to give all the ferret shelters money,so please vote for me!!

 

Answer by Kish
Submitted on 10/16/2005
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What kind of toys and treats should i give a ferret? Cause I am gonna get one sometime and I would like to know how to care for them. ^^;

 

Answer by dashawn
Submitted on 11/13/2005
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help me tell my7 mom that ferrets are ok

 

Answer by Beth
Submitted on 11/14/2005
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Where are they 8 dollars?  Mine was over a hundred.   However, they are more work than most people realize.  They have cat tendencies with dog like personalities.  They are not the pet for you if you cannot make your room ferret-proof and let them spend a minimum of 3 hours outside of their cage each day.  They must have toys, adequate bedding, and litter and food.  Plus shots.

 

Answer by kate!!! i rok!
Submitted on 11/23/2005
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hi
i want a ferret but i don't know ANYTHING about them but i think there heaps cute. my mum will never let me but i still wanna find out how much they cost $$ how to take care of them and where is the best place to buy them!!!!! and i can't find any website that will tell me what i want and need to know!!*cry*  

 

Answer by kristen
Submitted on 2/8/2006
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if I'm just getting a brand new baby ferret, how do i know how to take care of it????!!!! will you please help me??????????

thanx,
Kristen

 

Answer by Amanda
Submitted on 4/4/2006
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I have to sisters in my home.  A 10 year old and a 6 year old.  They think a ferret is a good Idea, my parents, not so much.  Do you think my new ferret will mind my sister to much????

 

Answer by Jasmine Baldwin
Submitted on 4/15/2006
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My mom doesn't think that  I sould get a pet ferret because there to messy and she doesn't think that I could take care of it so I reaerhed about it on this website and was able to make her comprimise

 

Answer by Marcy
Submitted on 5/1/2006
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Ferrets are alot of work. I reccomend researching ALOT on google and buying the book "Ferrets For Dummies". Also go to www.hamsterific.com/BBS. On the "Other Pets" section an extremely knowlegable member, Pig Podge, wrote a Basic Care sheet. Good luck

As for the $8 ferrets, I would not buy one. If a store/breeder can sell them for that little there must be somthing wrong. One of my many ferrets (I have 13), the most unexpencive one, was $75 from a Rescue and thats a deal. $8 is crazy.

 

Answer by detarica
Submitted on 5/3/2006
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how do I HELP AND TAKE CARE OF FERRETS//

 

Answer by JUNEE
Submitted on 5/3/2006
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DETARICA



 

Answer by Yasuku
Submitted on 5/7/2006
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WEll i just got a ferret recently and she is very smart. Tell your mother that ferrets are smart beings. They can be litter trained as well. And you can teach them tricks. It took my mother a while to agree but i guess 'cause i gave her the, "my birthday is in like two weeks. And of course show your mother that you are responsible. I have two kittens and I take the best of care with them. Just let her know that you can be responsible, and you have the time, and give her some examples of how you are responsible. It worked for me :D.

 

Answer by yessenia
Submitted on 7/1/2006
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Is it good for a ferret to bite his cage.Does it hurt his teeth?

 

Answer by Ashley
Submitted on 8/9/2006
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ok i need help i want to get a ferret....but my dad says they smell alot the are just soo cute ..but i need help so if you have any idvies that would be great and i am only 12 soo help!!!!

Love,
   Ashley

 

Answer by panther
Submitted on 8/28/2006
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ferrets are alot of work and responsibility and it hurts alot to lose one if your parents say no try to respect that for now introduce your parents to them slowly find a friend who has one and so forth i had to move out before i could get one now I'm back at "mommas house" with 4 ferrets 3 are sickly cuz i just rescued them if you just want one cuz they seem cool...think hard on it and look into it more study them learn everything if you truly do love ferrets....wait till your older and have your own income to support them yes they do cost alot to keep so please take the time your future ferret deserves and study them i own a pet shop now after all the years and take heed that if someone who sells animals is telling you not to buy one...maybe you shouldn't but just do your home work please for the sake of you...your family...and your future ferret

 

Answer by Aczula
Submitted on 11/28/2006
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I think you should right a paper with where you would put the ferret and a TON! of info as well as do chores or extra stuff and be nice and if all fails calmly continue to ask who knows they may give in so dont give up. P.S. PLEASE post the name of the place that sells them for only $8.00 Thank you

 

Answer by kay
Submitted on 1/22/2007
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im getting a new ferret today n i wanted to no if n e 1 had n e tips or n e thing 2 say

 

Answer by Kasia
Submitted on 3/18/2007
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I really really really want a ferret but my mom keeps saying that they are too hard to take care of.

 

Answer by catherine
Submitted on 4/12/2007
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THIS IS A Q!!!!
my dad sister says that ferrets smell really bad but i told her that they won't smell if you bath them everyother day then it wont smell as bad is that true?

catherine

 

Answer by tashi
Submitted on 4/29/2007
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can ferrets live in your bedroom. and is it better to get two or one if i`m not going to spend much time with them.

 

Answer by Hayley
Submitted on 6/17/2007
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Dear Rucass,
Ferrets are hard to care 4.
Trust me.I have 2!!!
Sometimes they bite,nibble,.
PLEASE DO NOT GET ONE!!!
Piles of poop six inches tall!YUCK!


Your Friend,
Hayley

 

Answer by HAYLEY
Submitted on 6/17/2007
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FERRETS ARE HARD TO TAKE CARE OF.
YOU HAVE TO PICK UP POOP,
CHANGE THE WATER,FEED THEM,CLIP THERE NAILS,
PLAY FOR FOUR HOURS!AND CHANGE THE BEDING.

 

Answer by Dalas13
Submitted on 6/26/2007
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dear kelsea,
your mom is right about ferrets being a lot of money.Ferrets also take a lot of time and hard work to take care of.So think twice before getting a ferret.But if you really want a ferret show your mom how responsible you can be and make sure that when you get a ferret that you make a schedule on how to take care of your ferret.I heard that you have to spend four hours playing with your ferret to keep it healthy.And don't forget cleaning, feeding, and watering.Just make sure you have enough time on your hands to look after your ferret.
Dalas

 

Answer by F3rr3tFac3
Submitted on 7/13/2007
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Dude Ferrets are around $118.00 dollars not $8.00, also ferrets are not a trouble they sleep 16-18 hours a day but the 4-6 hours that they are awake they are super hyper active (at least mine is). The best part is like a cat they can be litter trained plus ferrets are easily amused so entertaining it is not a problem.(I find ferrets alot better than cats or dogs)

 

Answer by dustin
Submitted on 7/16/2007
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if you want to convince ur mom you could (a) rearange ur room show her were u would put the cage and spend lots of time with it tell her u will allways close ur door so he cant get out (b) research as much as u can and tell her every thing about them such as they are great with cats and dogs... that if they try and bite grab there scruff and they will yawn and settle down
(c)you could allways beg her alot

 

Answer by Diamond
Submitted on 7/19/2007
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Hi ferrets are cute and they are not freaky they are likes cats because i have a cat and a ferret and if you have a cat the cat can train ferrets because my ferret never could use the cat liter and could not drink out of the cats bowl it is fun watching my cat and my ferret play together

 

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