During the holiday season, festive gift-givers everywhere make plans to present a friend or family member with a new ferret. Although the gift of a new pet can be very fun and exciting, proper planning is essential for the long-term happiness of the recipient and the well being of the living gift.
Please consider getting your new pet ferret after the holidays are over. The hustle and bustle of the holiday can really stress out any new pet. A new pet should also not be confused by a child as a toy similar to the others she may receive on that great day. Make the gift of a pet a separate special day, a day that is reserved just for the new pet arrival. Consider giving a complete ferret cage with accessories for the new ferret as the holiday present. Place a picture of a ferret inside with a note indicating the special day you have set aside to pick out the new ferret together.
Check out our new ferret necessities list if you're thinking of giving or getting a pet ferret this holiday season.
Housing
- Ferret Cage
- Litter Box
- Food Dish
- Water Bottle
- Bedding and Litter (Do not use cedar shavings.)
- Ferret Cage Furniture (Hammock, Sleeping Bag, Bed)
- Ferret Toys (Tunnels, Swings, Batting Balls)
Food
- Ferret Diet Mix
- Ferret Coat Food Supplement
- Fruits and Vegetables (very limited - one teaspoon per day)
- Vitamin Supplements
- Ferret Treats
Grooming Supplies
- Ferret Shampoo (or baby shampoo)
- Ferret Ear Wash
- Flea and Tick Shampoo and Spray (for ferrets or cats)
- Towel
- Ferret Brush
- Mite Powder (for cats)
- Nail Clippers and File
- Ferret Deodorizing Spray (optional)
Miscellaneous
- Ferret Training Aids (Linatone or Ferretone and Bitter Apple)
- Collar (recommended)
- Cage Cleaning Supplies (soap, brushes)
- Cage Disinfectant
- Harness and Leash (optional)
- Ferret Carrier (optional)
Your informed and responsible care will certainly deepen the bond with your furry friend and make your holidays that much more wonderful.