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One Ferret or Two
Many ferret owners – or potential ferret owners – think about getting two ferrets instead of one. Should you get two ferrets? Absolutely – two ferrets mean twice the fun, but it also means twice the care and twice the expense of care.
A second ferret should be considered for many reasons. First, experts agree that ferrets that have another ferret as a companion seem happier, and often even live longer than ferrets that do not have another ferret as a companion. Naturally, you want your ferret to be happy.
Another reason that a second ferret is a good idea is that they can entertain each other. Ferrets really do require love and attention, and if you have a busy life, you may not be able to give your ferret all of the love and attention that it requires. This usually isn’t a problem if there is another ferret in the home to keep the first ferret company.
As mentioned earlier, two ferrets are more fun than just one. While they are entertaining each other, you will find that they are also presenting you with a great deal of entertainment. They will play all sorts of games with each other, work together to build nests, and generally become life long friends and companions.
Two ferrets can share many things. This includes a large cage, food and water bowls, and even litter boxes and bedding. There is no need to double up on these types of items. However, you will need to double up on food. You will also need to double up on ferret toothpaste, vitamins, baby shampoo for bathing, and of course they each need their own toothbrush.
You will also need to double up on your emergency vet fund. Ideally, you should have $500 in your emergency vet fund, but if you have two ferrets, you should have about $1000. The chances of one ferret getting sick at a time are slim. They pass germs back and forth just like humans do.
On that note, if you notice that one of your ferrets doesn’t seem to be acting right, immediately separate the two ferrets so that you might prevent one from catching an illness from the other.
Ferrets are highly sociable – with humans and other animals. They will groom each other, play together, and may even have a few skirmishes. Don’t worry – they will work it out themselves, but it is a good idea to check each ferret for wounds when the skirmish ends. Call the vet concerning any bites or scratches that they give each other to find out how you should treat them.
Other than this, again, two ferrets are great fun. You will notice that they have two very different personalities, even if they share the same play and work habits. Those personalities will quickly be evident to you – and the chances are good that you won’t even have to wonder which one of them strung the roll of toilet tissue all over the house!
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