A Practical Guide to Ferret Care by Deborah Jeans, An Owner's Guide to A Happy Healthy Pet The Ferret by Mary R. Shefferman, and Modern Ferret Magazine, by Eric and Mary Shefferman. Line up a veterinarian that is qualified to care for ferrets before the pet is brought home. Are you willing to spend time before you bring your ferret home to ferret proof. By this we mean making sure there are no holes in the baseboards, that the ferret can't get behind your refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer, all latex items are safely put away. If you have a recliner, make sure that you place it in an off-limits area from your ferret.
Recliners are one of the top causes for ferret deaths.
Make sure that your kitchen cabinets are childproof and cannot be opened easily. Get down on your hands and knees and inspect the floor area. If there are any holes 1 inch in diameter, a ferret could possibly get through it. What their heads can go through the rest of the body will follow. Have your cage and accessories ready before you bring home your ferret.