And all it cost the government was a strawberry pop tart, Misty's favorite treat . Ferrets are one of the most popular small animals available. However, they are not as easy to care for as other small animals. You may, therefore, wish to think twice before buying a ferret. While they are certainly adorable, they are very playful, and require a great deal of interaction to keep satisfied.
Ferrets are generally happier when they have another ferret around to play with.
If you intend to only own one ferret, expect to spend a great deal of time playing with it. Also, ferrets play roughly with their mouths a lot - if you want them to be more gentle, they must be trained to do so. Ferrets will play with any object within reach, whether or not you intend it to become their toy. They love squishy toys, but when they swallow them, the very least that can result is an expensive vet bill. Vet bills for ferrets in general are expensive - higher than those for a cat or dog.