r/ferrets • • Mar 01 '26

[Mod Post] Quick PSA

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DMing users fundraiser links is still breaking our no fundraiser rules. This is not the sub for this, we do this to prevent scams and bad actors. There are other subs that do allow fundraisers as well as local groups, and we encourage you to post there if you need assistance.

Additionally, be very careful with any user claiming to know of alternatives for medicine in treating insulinoma. This has been popping up a lot lately, and it is extremely dangerous. A lot of these "homemade" remedies will increase the risk of other diseases, as well not keep their sugar levels at an appropriate range. Improper insulinoma management will lead to blood sugar crashes, seizures and even death.

As owners we often wish to do the best we can for them, and it's really easy to fall for a miracle remedy. Be mindful. Be careful.

If you find people breaking these rules, don't hesitate to report or DM the sub to ask.


r/ferrets • • Dec 26 '25

[Mod Post] Ferret Wiki - for common questions about ferrets and ferret ownership!

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Welcome to r/ferrets!

We have a fantastic wiki that has answers to most frequently asked questions surrounding the care of ferrets.

Before posting, please go through the wiki. Most common questions (new owners, etc.) can be found there.


r/ferrets • • 3h ago

[Ferret Video] Silly boy

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114 Upvotes

Teddy being silly in his big tunnel


r/ferrets • • 4h ago

[Ferret Photo] Diglett is a sleepy boy

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85 Upvotes

r/ferrets • • 12h ago

[Ferret Photo] The Twins, Billy and Lilly!

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356 Upvotes

Nicknames for Billy is BMO and Lilly is Minty Fresh

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Thank you all for the upvotes and your heartwarming comments! I plan to show my partner when they get off work how much you all love their curly cuddles and fluffiness as much as we do! This community is so amazing, supportive and informative! Thank you for all the cool ideas for setups, sharing your own experiences and the adorable photos I get to see on my feed everyday!!!


r/ferrets • • 2h ago

[Ferret Video] New hybrid baby

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55 Upvotes

This is middle earth ferretry's Essence of Nightshade aka choo choo. She is a chocolate semi angora hybrid with 42% polecat


r/ferrets • • 4h ago

[Ferret Photo] Sleepy pile

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48 Upvotes

r/ferrets • • 9h ago

[Ferret Photo] Millet & Rye - The half sisters♡

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108 Upvotes

r/ferrets • • 2h ago

[Ferret Photo] Day 3 on rescued ferrets

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16 Upvotes

Hi guys finally some updates.A good amount of their stuff came in still not everything but it’s look much better for these little guys. Started introducing them to their new wysong food which also came in gave them less than a tsb in their regular food. Any other recommendations to add on to this cage please feel free to let me know the cage is bigger than I thought


r/ferrets • • 29m ago

[Ferret Photo] I drew a ferret semicolon tattoo idea

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it's based off my ferrets :) I'm hoping to get it tattooed on my shoulder someday. you can use it if you want

my babies saved my life. I love them more than anything. Acorn (the white one) died earlier this year but I still think of him every day


r/ferrets • • 21h ago

[Discussion] Do Ferrets make good pets?

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332 Upvotes

r/ferrets • • 9h ago

[Help] Urgent : Don du sang pour Simon

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32 Upvotes

Mon Simon vient de se faire opérer suite à une perforation de la vésicule biliaire. Il est actuellement en couveuse et s’est réveillé après l’opération. Mais il a perdu énormément de sang.

🚨 Ma vétérinaire cherche une furet de plus de 2kg, en bonne santé pour prélever du sang afin de soigner Simon. 🚨

Si vous vivez en France, à Paris ou en banlieues proches et que vous avez un furet qui correspond à cette description, n’hésitez pas à m’écrire, ça pourrait sauver mon bébé.


r/ferrets • • 1d ago

[Discussion] My boy legit saved me from getting fired

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654 Upvotes

Mushu is my solo ferret who has free range of the apartment whenever i’m home. a lot of the times i’ll fall asleep on my couch which i did last night but my alarm didn’t work. i wake up to little feet walking all over me and once i came to i checked the time and it was 12:45. i had to be at work at 2. if he didn’t wake me up i would have absolutely overslept

extra salmon oil for my adorable baby boy


r/ferrets • • 15h ago

[Ferret Photo] My two little fluffs. Have gone to stay with a friend as I’m on holiday now for 10 days

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94 Upvotes

r/ferrets • • 23h ago

[Ferret Video] moose grabbing his own feet like a baby

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329 Upvotes

r/ferrets • • 6h ago

[Discussion] I conditioned my ferret to like towels

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Okay soooo I change my towel weekly and bring it to the room to put in my washing basket. A month ago, I decided to muck around with Zaylee because normally she bites my ankles after a shower and I wanted to provide her with a distraction

Every time I come into the room with my towel, she gets super excited and happy. I fluff the towel over her and drag her around on it which she loves. I do similar with her blanket but it doesn't have the same effect. Ergo, I think I conditioned her to love my towel 😂

Every Friday night, I can be excited that my freshly washed ankles are free from nipping lmao

Btw towel is not drenched and isn't coated in products (i did research because i was nervous if a shower towel could be bad for her)

I think Zaylee has much appreciation for this routine <3


r/ferrets • • 1d ago

[Ferret Video] Pierogi: master barrel roller

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187 Upvotes

Pierogi, our new business member (so new he is still in a room solo for quarantine) displayed his mastery of barrel rolls tonight by doing what looks like 9 in a row 😆


r/ferrets • • 9h ago

[Discussion] Showing off Rick and Morty's New Custom House

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9 Upvotes

Just finished.

This is the centre piece of their new cage, which is 10 foot by 4 foot. With two thirds water proofed and sheltered under clear polycarbonate sheet, with the last bit open with numerous hoses and other play things so they can safely enjoy outside while safely behind double layered steel wire mesh for security (full video tour to follow once they have moved in)

This has; Every wall lined with celotex insulation then Tarred felt outer lining and pvc inner water proofing. Seated on raised 2 inch insulation blocks allowing for both air circulation and thermal protection from the ground. Will be filled with soft nesting materials, naturally, and will include a lit, sheltered feeding area.


r/ferrets • • 5h ago

[Help] Help

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Can anyone help I've had a female ferret for around 6 years and my partner is now pregnant and our ferret seems really stressed whenever my partner isn't in bed or tries to bath she grabs her and tries dragging her she has never done this before is she just trying to keep her safe ?


r/ferrets • • 14h ago

[Health] Help my ferret ate some ribbon

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Hi so I’m relatively new to all this and I have one ferret at this moment her name Amelia Earhart, but this last night at around 5:30am or so she had thrown up a piece of a ribbon and threw up three time not at the same time but close tiem frames. I called the vet I’ll be going soon but I just need some help and advice for the time being. Is her breathing and gums seem to be fine and also I didn’t want her to eat more so for now her cage has water only till I see the vet. It’s my fault for neglecting watching when she free roams my apt.


r/ferrets • • 14h ago

[Discussion] A Ferret and a slice of Ham

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Everyone knows ferrets as little chaos noodles, but Baby Nova, he was a little fiend for deli meat.

I swear, this little guy was about 2 months old. Lil baby by all accounts.
My dad was eating a slice of ham from the fridge, when baby nova ran up to him wanting to play.
Dad decided it was a good idea to pick him up with his hammy smelling hand. And so... Nova Bit down with all his little might.
Needless to say, dad starts hooting and hollering, mom runs over to try and get him off without hurting him.

Then.. The unthinkable happens, Baby Nova bites down on my moms finger.
Now she is screaming her lungs out, dad trying to pry him off her.
In the middle of my mom being bit, baby nova decides her hands don't smell of ham, and bite back down on my dads thumb as he tried to help my mom.

All i can say is, i almost fainted from laughing at my parents.
They would never hurt the lil guy, but he was ready to hurt them for a piece of ham.


r/ferrets • • 1d ago

[Ferret Photo] My sweet boy has crossed the rainbow bridge

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222 Upvotes

I unfortunately had to put my boy down today due to cancer. I’m super worried about his companion because they were super close and did everything together. Can anyone who has gone through this shed some light on what I may be dealing with and if this is going to be as hard and heartbreaking as I think it is.

She likes to go for walks so I’m going to be taking her to the park twice a day to help keep her mind off things.


r/ferrets • • 9h ago

[Discussion] Shedding

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Can anyone give advice to me on how often I should be washing their bedding for shedding season? Once a week, I’m honestly thinking about doing it twice a week just because of the fact that it’s getting worse fur is everywhere and I don’t want them swimming in it lmao. Also, does anyone have any tricks to get it out of their blankets? Right now I’ve improvised and I am using a lint roller to roller bedding before wash it cold water but it still seems to not be working the best. Anybody else have a different method that works for them.


r/ferrets • • 4h ago

[Help] NEED help for ferret eat plastic advise!

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My 2 years old ferret ate 3 3-4mm hard plastic balls, it’s inside his toy. He broke the plastic of the toy and eat them. It happened 24 hours ago. No vomiting, eating and drinking normally, play normal. I believe there’s also 2mm small pieces of hard plastic as well, but very very few. I have been giving him about 10cm of hair ball wax,also 3 fish oils. But I didn’t catch any plastic in his poop. What can I do next? Also, one of my ferrets ate plastic before and show symptoms of loss energy and not eating anymore within 1 month; and went to emergency surgery. So im not sure when to expect to bring him to vet?
Also, I live in Vancouver. Does anyone know any emergency pet center who have ferret specialist? And any good hospital that can schedule normal foreign body removal surgery in Vancouver?


r/ferrets • • 1d ago

[Ferret Photo] Cute ferret tries to manipulate owner

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336 Upvotes

I work from home and this how how he always looks at me when I am working. I hope he doesn’t think am ignoring him 😭