Thinking of taking in a ferret? Well there are a few things you need to consider first.

 

  1. What do they eat and how much will it cost to feed them?
  2. How long do they live?
  3. How many do you want one or is it best to have two?
  4. What will they live in and how much will it cost?
  5. Are they prone to any illness?
  6. who will look after it when i am away?
  7. Neutering do you have a ferret friendly vet?

Theese are just a few things you need to consider.

Never go out on a whim and take home the first ferret you see. Have a look around and handle some ferrets. Contact your local recue center or reputable breeder. make sure you have everything ready for them before you take your new pet home.

 

Buy a ferret book and have a look around the internet and ask any questions.

We will try to answer any questions you have so please dont be afraid to ask, Just o to the conatct us page.

 

Hob Or jill?

There is very little difference in temperment  between sexes. Hobs tend to be twice the size as Jill's. People saythat hobs are a little more placid and that Jills are always on the go. But the truth is there is more variation between individual ferrets thatn there is sexes.

 

Prolonged Oestrus in Jills is something you need to think about!

 

There are still people who beleive that their ferret must have a littler evrytime they come in to season or she will die. There is a certain amount of truth that if you leave your ferret in season for a long period of time that she may die, But you DO NOT NEED TO BREED as there are methods that can bring your jill out of season with out having to find homes for 6-8 babies.

 

Jills come into season between March and september. Ferrets are induced ovulators and need the stimulation of mating to ovulate. If tehy are not mated they will remain in season  which can result in high levels of oesradiol which leads to bone marrow suppression pancytopenia and eventual death.

There are methods of bringing your ferret out of season which include The Jill jab, Neutering or by running your jill with a vasectamised hob all of theeese ways are effective but its what ever is easiest for you

 

Advantages and Disadvantages of Neutering your ferret.

Both Hobs and Jills can be neutered from six months of age.

The Jill Must be out of season befroe being spayed.

 

Advantages

 

  1. Prevent any unwanted mating.
  2. Reduce the risk of  reproductive organ tumors.
  3. Prevent womb infections (Pyometra).
  4. Prevent Prolonged oesturus in Jills.
  5. No unwanted attention whilst the Jill is in season of dominace or aggresion.( If neutered at a young age)
  6. Stop Phantom pregnancies and changes in behaviour associated with it.
  7. Reduces odour for both Hobs and Jills

 

Disadvantages

  1. Anaesthetic risk.
  2. Weight gain.

 

Further Information

Before you book your pet in for the procedure your pet will rewuire a anaesthetic check with your vetinary suregeon.

 

If you have any further questions please speak to your vet who would be happy to discuss any problems or worries that you have.

 

If you are thinking of having your hob vasectamised please make sure that wehn you book him in for a vasectamy and not castration.

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