Ferrets have sharp teeth and occasionally bite when startled, excited, or handled improperly. Ferrets' nocturnal habits, curiosity, and high activity level often make them difficult to contain and control. Keeping ferrets humanely is a challenge because they should not be confined to a cage all the time, yet need close supervision when allowed out of their enclosures. Keeping ferrets in a humane environment is a challenge, because they should not be confined to a cage all the time, yet need close supervision when allowed out of their enclosures. Keeping ferrets humanely may be a challenge for individuals who are unfamiliar with their needs and habits.
Ferrets sleep much of the time, but when awake are both curious and highly active.
They should not be confined to a cage at all times, yet need close supervision when allowed out of their enclosures. Not only does sterilization diminish the offensive odor intact ferrets produce, but it also improves temperament and guarantees that overpopulation does not become a problem with ferrets as it has with cats and dogs. It is imperative that all pet ferrets are spayed and neutered , particularly females since if maintained in prolonged estrus they will contract fatal aplastic anemia. Sterilization guarantees that ferret overpopulation does not become a problem, as it has with cats and dogs. Sterilization is particularly important for female ferrets, who can contract a disease called fatal aplastic anemia if kept in prolonged estrus.