This is especially important in young and old ferrets, and ferrets that live with dogs. Ferrets should see a Veterinarian who is familiar with ferrets. Their needs are different from dogs and cats, especially if there is a health concern such as adrenal tumors or insulinomas. Adrenal tumors and insulinomas are fairly common in Marshall Farms ferrets over 4. The good news is that both conditions are treatable and do not have to have a big impact on your ferrets life span or quality of life.
Ferrets are social animals.
If you are considering getting a ferret, please consider getting two. Ferrets living with other ferrets will still love their human family, but will be happier and more content than ferrets living alone. Even ferrets that have been alone for a long time will usually adjust to another ferret in a week or two. Ferrets love you back, but are not recommended for children under 8. When ferrets play with each other, they nip and play bit each other.