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How to Manage Shedding in Ferrets

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As ferret parents, we know all too well the challenges of shedding. Their very fine and dense coats can leave their fur on furniture, carpets, clothing, and their bedding and toys. So, what’s the best way to manage shedding?

Shedding is More Than a Nuisance

Shedding presents health concerns for ferrets. If a ferret ingests a large amount of its fur, it can lead to hairballs, which can cause blockages in the digestive system and potentially result in serious health issues. 

And shedding can affect ferret family members and friends who suffer from allergies, as ferrets’ hair (along with dander and saliva) can trigger allergic reactions, leading to symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.

Fortunately, regular grooming and cleaning can help to reduce the amount of hair and minimize the impact of shedding. One effective solution for ferret hair removal is a pet hair roller. These sticky fur remover rollers are a popular tool for getting rid of fur. But using sheet after sheet and roll after roll can get expensive—not to mention unfriendly to the environment.

An alternative has gained popularity due to its reusability and effectiveness in removing pet hair from various surfaces. This environmentally friendly alternative is reusable. But there are many reusable pet hair rollers out there. Which ones are a waste of money, and which really work? 

Effective Fur Remover

The ChomChom Roller is a top-selling reusable pet hair roller with well over 100,000 high ratings for its effectiveness in managing shedding.

It’s designed to pick up pet hair from surfaces like sofas, beds, carpets, and blankets without adhesive or sticky tape. And its eco-friendly design is easy to clean.

One of the benefits of the ChomChom Roller is its reusability. Unlike sticky roller tapes, which need to be replaced frequently, this pet hair remover can be used over and over again. Plus, its convenience and effectiveness make it a top choice for pet owners who want to quickly and easily remove pet fur. 

However, the ChomChom Roller is not perfect. It may not work well on certain materials (like those with loose weaves) and may require multiple passes over heavily soiled areas. While it may not be a perfect solution, it is a valuable tool in managing ferret shedding. Of course, it doesn’t just work on ferret fur. It works on dog, cat and other pet fur and on human hair.

In summary, shedding can be challenging for ferret owners, but it can be managed with the right tools. A reusable pet hair roller, like the ChomChom Roller, is an effective sticky roller alternative that can help reduce the amount of hair on surfaces in your home and your ferret’s home. It can help protect your ferrets from health issues caused by hair ingestion and reduce the impact of shedding on people with pet fur allergies. And it makes a thoughtful and helpful gift for other pet people you know who struggle with pet hair.

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My Intelligent Pets 2 Towers Puzzle Game— Interactive Toy Review for Ferrets

My intelligent pets toy 2 Towers Puzzle Game— Interactive Toy Review for Ferrets

Ferret Fun!

My Intelligent Pets 2 Towers puzzle game is a brain game and interactive toy for pets—for dogs, cats and FERRETS, as evidenced by Feykn in the photo above.

This review is for ferrets, but most of the information, pros and cons apply to other pets as well. My Intelligent Pets 2 Towers puzzle game is a challenging game that requires skill, curiosity and determination—all qualities ferrets possess in abundance. The difficulty level varies from 1 to 4 by adding and removing the number of pieces. The game challenge can be increased up to 33 tasks.

How to Play

Step 1: Hide treats and/or small toys in a variety of places in the game.

Step 2: Let your ferret explore the game. She may or may not find a toy or treat on her own. If she doesn’t find one and starts to get bored, show her where one of the surprises is waiting. She’ll soon understand what the game’s about.

Step 3: Watch your ferret explore and find rewards.

Pros

  • Lots of nooks and crannies to explore
  • Adjustable levels provide different challenges and keep ferrets interested
  • Distraction from unwanted behaviors
  • Can use treats or small toys to entice ferrets
  • Encourages natural instincts and behaviors
  • Sturdy construction

Cons

  • Lots of small pieces, which can be carried off by ferrets
  • “My Intelligent Dog s” is printed on the game
  • A bit pricy at around $47

Dimensions: 18”x9”x7”

Weight:” 7 pounds

My Intelligent Pets 2 Towers Puzzle Game— Interactive Toy Review for Ferrets: Summary

If you’re looking for something to keep your ferret entertained, this 2 Towers Puzzle Game may be just what you’re looking for! Just be sure to always keep an eye on your ferret while playing and provide only healthy treats and toys to search for.

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OurPets Catty Whack Toy—is it Fun for Ferrets?

OurPets Catty Whack Toy--Review for Ferrets

OurPets Catty Whack Toy—Review for Ferrets

OurPets Catty Whack Toy is actually intended for cats. But that doesn’t mean ferrets can’t enjoy it too!

Ferrets and cats have a lot in common. One big similarity is that cats and ferrets have hunting instincts that they like to use when playing. Another similarity is, like cats, ferrets sleep a lot. But, when they are awake they need to be active and expend all that energy they store up while sleeping. Cats and ferrets both need mental stimulation from play to keep from being bored and to fulfill their hunting instincts. Physical activity from play keeps pets physically fit and enriches their quality of life. More than just exercise, playing also relieves anxiety, stress, and boredom. We all know what happens when a ferret gets bored and starts looking around for something fun to do!

What is OurPets Catty Whack Toy?

OurPets Catty Whack Toy is an unpredictable motion and sound game where hunting instincts are activated in play. This interactive toy is specifically designed to encourage independent play. It’s a type of hide & seek action game with a fast-moving feather wand that peeks out randomly from different places. The erratic movement of the teaser keeps your ferret’s attention as he tries to figure out which of the 6 holes the teaser is going to peek out of next.

Other features included a chirping/squeaking sound that your ferret may find interesting. It has a carpeted top so your ferret has a soft place to plan his attack from above. The bottom of OurPets Catty Whack Toy has 4 non-skid rubber feet, which keep the toy from sliding around as your ferret plays. There is an automatic shut off that turns the toy off after 10 minutes–probably long enough for most ferrets’ attention span. The dimensions are 10” x 4” x 10” and it takes 4 “C” batteries–not included.

OurPets Catty Whack Toy—Review for Ferrets

Pros

  • Unique interactive toy
  • Stimulates natural hunting instincts
  • Encourages independent play
  • Unpredictable feather teaser movement
  • Multiple ferrets can play at the same time
  • Auto-shut off
  • Carpeted top
  • Non-skid rubber feet
  • A replacement feather wand tip is included and you can purchase additional ones

Cons

  • Feather teaser can come out if ferret catches it and pulls it hard enough
  • Some ferrets may decide to pull the entire toy around by the feather
  • Can’t turn off sound
  • Can’t adjust time for auto shut off
  • Supervising play recommend

OurPets Catty Whack Toy—Review Summary

OurPets Catty Whack Toy may be a great option for ferret parents looking for a unique ferret toy where hunting instincts are activated in play. Like cats, ferrets are intrigued by the erratic movement of the teaser and have fun trying to catch it.  Because the feather teaser can be pulled out if your ferret catches it and pulls hard enough, supervising your ferret while playing is recommended.

Get your OurPets Catty Whack Toy Here.

Unfortunately, it’s often out of stock. But not to worry! Look at these other interactive toys:

Ferret Toys–Rumba For Ferrets

Catit Design Senses Food Treat Maze

 Catit Flower Cat Water Fountain

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Catit Design Senses Food Treat Maze Review: Is It Good For Ferrets?

Catit Design Senses Food Treat Maze Review For Ferrets

Catit Design Senses Food Treat Maze Review For Ferrets?

As popular as ferrets are, there are just not as many products specifically designed for ferrets as there are for cats or dogs. That being the case, I am always on the lookout for pet products that may work well for ferrets—one such product is the Catit Design Senses Food Treat Maze.

The Catit Design Senses Food Treat Maze is designed for cats, but can be a fun and stimulating toy and feeder for ferrets!

The way the Catit Design Senses Food Treat Maze Toy works:

  1. Food/treats go into the maze.
  2. Your ferret reaches in, or climbs in one of the openings and moves pieces of food or treats from the top of the maze tree to the bottom.
  3. As the food or treats move through the maze, they collect in the food tray at the base of the feeder toy–ready to be eaten.

A rotating disc inside the maze allows you to increase or decrease the openings for different levels of challenge and variety to keep your ferret interested. Continue reading Catit Design Senses Food Treat Maze Review: Is It Good For Ferrets?

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Marshall Playpen Review For Ferrets

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A playpen can be a valuable addition to your ferret supply repertoire.

The proper playpen can provide your ferret with a safe place to play in a confined area. It can come in handy in a multitude of situations. However, it’s important to get your ferret the right playpen–one that is ferret proof and suits your particular needs.

Marshall offers a playpen for ferrets (as well as other small pets). Let’s take a look to find out if the Marshall Playpen is a good choice for you and your ferret. Continue reading Marshall Playpen Review For Ferrets

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Prevue Pet Products Playpen Review–For Ferrets

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Are you looking for a ferret proof playpen? Somewhere to keep your fuzzies out of trouble?
Playpens can be used in a variety of situations, for a variety of purposes. It’s important to get the right playpen for your particular needs.

Prevue Pet Products offers a playpen for ferrets (and other small pets). Let’s take a look to find out if the Prevue Pet Products Playpen is a good choice for you and your ferret.

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Catit Flower Cat Water Fountain Review—For Ferrets

Catit Flower Cat Water Fountain Review--For Ferrets

Catit Flower Cat Water Fountain Review

Does your ferret like to play in his water bowl?

The Catit Flower Cat Water Fountain may be a fun and less messy way for your ferret to play in the water!

The Catit Flower Cat Water Fountain is praised by cat parents as a great product at a great price. But what about ferrets? Ferrets and cats (or kittens more specifically) have a lot in common when it comes to playing. Although neither ferrets nor cats generally enjoy baths, many like to play with water in their own way.

The main purpose of the Catit Flower Cat Water Fountain for cats is to have a fountain of fresh water to drink from.  However, the main purpose of this water fountain, for ferrets, is to have a fun, interactive water toy! Continue reading Catit Flower Cat Water Fountain Review—For Ferrets

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Zupreem Ferret Food Review: Premium vs. Grain Free

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Zupreem Ferret Food Review: Premium vs. Grain Free

Zupreem makes 2 types of ferret food–Zupreem Premium Ferret Diet and Zupreem Grain Free Ferret Diet. From the names, it is difficult to know which is better. Premium usually means better than regular, but what about grain free? For many ferret parents who want to give their ferrets a healthy diet, but don’t know the specific nutritional needs of ferrets, both seem to be good choices.  Are they? Is Zupreem Premium ferret food better than Zupreem Grain Free ferret food? Or is it the other way around? Or are neither of these popular ferret foods healthy choices for your ferret? Let’s take a look.

But first, it’s important to know and understand the nutritional requirements of ferrets. If you want to learn more see, What is The Best Ferret Food? Healthy or Not? Continue reading Zupreem Ferret Food Review: Premium vs. Grain Free

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What Not to Feed a Ferret–Ferret Food Can Harm Your Ferret

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Ferret Food Can Harm Your Ferret

For some reason, as ferret parents, and pet parents in general, we often take pet food for granted. We assume that if something  is sold as ferret food, it must be healthy for ferrets.

We know that not all human food is good for us, even though it is sold as “food”.  We have learned that many types of foods can, and often do, cause serious heath problems. Some of these unhealthy “food” items are easy to recognize, such as potato chips, soda, candy… but some foods and ingredients are not so obvious. Canned and packaged foods, for example, are often loaded with sugar, salt, fat and chemicals.

So what about pet foods? If we know that human food manufactures do not always have our health in mind, how can we assume that pet food manufactures have our pets’ health in mind? We can’t and we shouldn’t. Continue reading What Not to Feed a Ferret–Ferret Food Can Harm Your Ferret

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Marshall Ferret Octo-Play Sleep Sack Toy Review

Marshall Ferret Octo-Play Sleep Sack Toy

Marshall Ferret Octo-Play Sleep Sack Toy Review

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.

With 5 legs (not 8) and 11 openings, there’s lots of places to explore and hide.

The fact that this ferret sleep sack toy cannot be machine washed and dryed, 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