lovetobehome Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I am thinking of getting a pet ferret for our family. I had them before I had kids, and loved them. I have 3 children, 2 cats and a dog. My kids want a playful companion...the cats don't like to hang out with the kids, and the dog is not allowed to be inside so much. Am I nuts? They stink, I know. They are destructive, I know. They will make more work for me, I know. WHat do you all think? Anyone have one? Do you regret getting it? Did your kids get bored with it and now it just sits unloved? Or are you happy to always have a playful, zany furry pal? Or should we get another kitten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 We had one for a while. He was cute. The girls liked playing with him. He liked to get inside our couch, and you couldn't get him out until he was ready. But don't underestimate the smell! lol. It permeated our entire house. A year later, I still get a whiff when I turn on the dust buster I used around his cage. We ended up giving him to a family that had ferrets before and knew what they were getting into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetobehome Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Maybe I am underestimating the stink! That sounds bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Maybe I am underestimating the stink! That sounds bad! Have you considered a guinea pig or house rabbit? I'd like to have a ferret, but the smell at the pet store is pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Have you considered a guinea pig or house rabbit? I'd like to have a ferret, but the smell at the pet store is pretty bad. :iagree: Guinea pigs are much less stinky, especially if you keep their bedding clean. They are cuddly too...we had them for quite a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Read your subject as 'Anyone have perfect teeth?' :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 We love our ferret. She is zany and fun. You cannot watch her play without laughing. We haven't had a destruction problem because she is only allowed in our master bathroom, which is her playground. My dd also loves to take her on walks. However, we don't let her run around the house. They do smell, but somehow our friends keep visiting us so I guess it is not too bad. We have a large house too so maybe that helps since she stays in my dd's room on the second floor. They are a high maintenance pet though. My dd changes the litter box twice a week and cleans the cage once a week. They also need daily play time. Their food is expensive since they are carnivorous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Not currently, but I used to do ferret rescue and have had as many as 9 in my home at a time. They definitely have an odor, but if you keep the cage very clean, feed them a high quality food, and give them opportunities for regular baths/swimming (which they usually enjoy) the odor isn't unpleasant or overwhelming, just sort of musky-sweet. A LOT of the odor relating to ferrets is about cage cleanliness and food type/quality. The higher the ash content of the food, the worse the ferret will smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I used to, years ago. They ARE adorable and fun, no doubt- but the stink was awful. Those things go to the bathroom what seems like every five minutes. Even if you clean the cage EVERY.SINGLE.DAY (and truthfully, who wants to/has time to do THAT? Not me!), it will still stink by the end of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 They are WONDERFUL. But they do have an odor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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