This provides hours of fun for your ferrets. PVC-coated wire cages are the easiest to keep clean. The dirt washes right off, whereas metal cages tend to rust and will not last as long with repeated scrubbings. Ferrets can die of heat exhaustion in just minutes in temperatures above 80 degrees F. Exposure to direct sunlight can also lead to heat exhaustion. Do not use cedar shavings as bedding or litter.
Ferrets have sensitive respiratory systems, and shavings can cause health problems.
Also avoid clumping or clay cat litter. Avoid latex, rubber or bean-filled toys. When chewed and swallowed, any of these can cause a fatal intestinal blockage. Toys inside the cage need to be inspected on a regular basis to make sure they are still safe. Inc. How things get done.