It’s Getting Cold Outside!

I’m definitely starting to feel the chill here in Ohio. And I’ve started making some adjustments to my schedule since my windows are closed and the heat is on. Here are some things you can make sure you do so that your ferret(s) have a very cozy, comfortable winter.

Cleaning:

• Your windows are closed! You’re going to need to clean your cage a lot more often to avoid those ferret-y odors. Wiping down the cage and cleaning toys and bedding on a weekly basis will also help with odor.  Scoop your litter daily (as you always should) and replace litter once a week. If you have multiple ferrets, it will probably help to replace the litter a couple times of week.
• Ferrets do a lot better in the cold than we do, so don’t worry about what you set your thermostat at. They will be romping around as always. But still provide them lots of blankets, hammocks and what-not so they can snuggle in if they do get a little chilly.

Grooming:

• Just like us, ferrets get dry skin in the winter. A great tip is to keep a humidifier near their cage or rub them down with a very small amount of olive oil or liquid vitamin E. You can also use a skin and coat supplement like FerreTone.

Outside Play:

• I know first hand that ferrets LOVE to play in the snow. If you take them outside, do it in short intervals so that they don’t get too cold!

Fun winter tip? I bring the snow INSIDE for the ferrets to play. I bring in a few buckets of snow to keep in the bathtub so they can have hours of fun. Clean up is a breeze! Just wait for it to melt and open up the drain!

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