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Marshall Ferret Octo—Play Sleep Sack Toy Review

Marshall Ferret Octo-Play Sleep Sack Toy

The Marshall Ferret Octo-Play Sleep Sack Toy is an interactive toy and cozy bed for one or more ferrets. It’s designed with features ferrets love–places to explore, burrow, and hide. Ferrets can tunnel through the legs and peek out of the openings. When they get tired, they can curl up for a nap in the soft octopus body. Read my review below.

With 5 legs (not 8) and 11 openings, there are lots of places to explore and hide. The fact that this ferret sleep sack toy cannot be machine washed and dried, could lead some ferret parents to not even consider purchasing it. But, I have found a solution that may be suitable. I wash these types of toys in a lingerie bag in the washing machine with warm water. I prefer to turn them inside out, but if that is not possible (like with the Octo-Play’s arms) I spray a stain remover inside.  I also put them in the dryer for a few minutes on low to get some of the moisture out so they dry faster. Continue reading Marshall Ferret Octo—Play Sleep Sack Toy Review

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Marshall Pet Bear Ferret Sleep Sack Toy Review

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Ferrets love to play. Ferrets love to burrow. Ferrets love to sleep.

The Marshall Pet Bear Ferret Sleep Sack Toy is a cute “bear rug” with several features ferrets enjoy. First, there are many places to explore and burrow in.  The bear has paws with openings that can be used like tunnels. The bear’s mouth is also open and there is an opening in the bear’s back for more entry and exit points. These openings provide lots of hiding places and fun for multiple ferrets. Second, this bear rug is soft and cozy—providing ferrets a cuddly place to sleep on or in.

Marshall Pet Bear Ferret Sleep Sack Toy Review

Specifics

  • Price: around $20
  • Size:  24 x 20 x 3 inches
  • Made with soft fleece
  • Multiple openings
  • Where to buy: Amazon

Pros

  • Ferrets can sleep in it, on it and play inside it
  • Multiple openings for burrowing
  • Large enough for multiple ferrets
  • Machine washable
  • Can be used in or out of cage
  • Cute bear design
  • Many ferret parents say their ferrets love it
  • Can be used by other small pets, such as rats, hedgehogs and guinea pigs

Cons

  • Not good for chewers

Summary of Marshall Pet Bear Ferret Sleep Sack Toy Review

The Marshall Pet Bear Ferret, Sleep Sack toy, is popular among ferret parents. It offers one or multiple ferrets the opportunity to burrow, play and sleep. It has multiple entry/exit points and is soft and cuddly. What more can a ferret ask for?

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How Much Are Ferrets?

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 FERRETS 

How Much Are Ferrets?

The question, “How much are ferrets“, is more complicated than it may appear.

There is the cost of buying/adopting a ferret, which can vary widely. But the cost of buying the ferret is the least of the expenses.

When you buy a car, you expect the primary cost to be the car itself.  But you also know there will be other costs associated with owning a car–maintenance, insurance, gas…that will be ongoing costs for the life of the car.

Many people get a pet without thinking about the costs associated with having a pet. You may get a kitten for free or a turtle for $5, but that isn’t the final cost. It is just the beginning! Continue reading How Much Are Ferrets?

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Flea Treatment For Ferrets—Safty First

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What Are Fleas?

Fleas are tiny, usually dark-colored, insects.  Fleas attach themselves to animal and human skin–including ferrets. They bite and feed on the animal’s blood.  

Each female flea may produce 50 or 60 eggs a day!  Flea eggs hatch in about 4 days. 

Larvae eat the droppings of mature fleas for about 2 weeks, then spin cocoons and become pupae. Inside the cocoons, the pupae turn into fleas that emerge in 3 or 4 weeks as a new generation.

While most ferrets are not overly sensitive to fleas, some may develop skin irritations, allergies and even anemia.  Fleas reproduce quite quickly, laying batches of eggs on the ferret or other animals. The fleas can then spread to the animal’s surroundings. It’s then important to consider safe flea treatments for ferrets.

Causes of Fleas in Ferrets

When the weather gets warm and humid, the fleas come out. Ferrets that go outside can pick up fleas from the environment. Ferrets can also get fleas from other pets or even people.

Flea eggs can remain dormant for up to two years, waiting for victims.  Not only lying in wait outside, but they can also hide in furniture, carpets, bedding, clothes… Continue reading Flea Treatment For Ferrets—Safty First

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How Long Do Ferrets Live?

How Long Do Ferrets Live?When we add a pet to our family, whether it is a cat, dog, bird, hamster, iguana, ferret or any other critter, we don’t want to think about how long they will live.

Each type of animal has a general life expectancy range, but as with any animal or person, the lifespan of a ferret can vary greatly.

The answer to How Long Do Ferrets Live? depends on several factors. Some of these factors are more controllable than others.

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Midwest Critter Nation Animal Habitat with Stand- Double Unit Review

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When deciding on a habitat for your ferret or ferrets, it’s important to consider several things. Remember, this will be your ferret’s home. You want to make sure she is comfortable and able to move around and play.

So, first you want to be sure the cage is large enough. Second, you want to be sure the cage is sturdy and secure so she won’t be able to get out. Third, you want the cage to have good ventilation. Fourth, you want to be able to easily access all areas of the cage for cleaning and to be able to reach your ferret.

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Ferret Cage Accessories—Fun and Practical

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There are a lot of different options for accessories for your ferret’s cage. Some are necessary and practical and some are fun additions. The type you choose depends primarily on the type of cage you have–number of levels, size and configuration of any shelves you may have. Ferret Cage Accessories–Fun and Practical

If you don’t have a ferret cage yet, you can check out my recommendations in this article.

Ferret Cage Accessories—Beds and HammocksFerret Cage Accessories

Ferrets are so energetic and playful when they are awake! But, they need their sleep to recharge. Ferrets may sleep a total of 15 hours a day–often 3-4 hours at a time. 

Ferrets are happiest with two types of beds: sleeping sacks and hammocks.

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Best Hairball Treatment–For Ferrets

Best Hairball Treatment

Best Hairball Treatment

For Ferrets

Ferrets can get hairballs, unfortunately they lack the natural reflux ability of coughing it up like cats do.

Why do ferrets get hairballs?

Shedding

Ferrets shed twice a year. They shed their coats to prepare for seasonal weather changes. The thick winter coat is shed in Spring to be replaced by a thinner, summer coat. The summer coat is then shed in Fall to again be replaced by a thicker, winter coat.

During this shedding time, the fluffy undercoat hairs may be seen floating around in the air. The longer guard hairs may be found covering your ferret’s bedding. The finer undercoat hairs, especially, can get mixed in with your ferret’s food. Then, as your ferret eats, these hairs may be swallowed. The same is true when your ferret grooms himself. If enough of these hairs are ingested, they can clump up in the stomach forming a hairball. Continue reading Best Hairball Treatment–For Ferrets