Ferrets
Ferret Colors and Patterns
Ferret colors include sable, black sable, albino, chocolate, champagne, cinnamon, black and dark-eyed white. See the AFA color and pattern standards.
Articles by Jake Willhoite
Other Pets
Can Hamsters Watch TV? Surprising Answer!
Can hamsters watch TV? Not really. Hamsters have poor eyesight, so they may notice light and sound from a TV but can't follow what's on screen.
Ferrets
Toilet Training your Ferret
Toilet training your ferret works best with corner litter boxes, quick rewards, no punishment, and limited space until the habit sticks.
Ferrets
How To Keep Ferrets as Pets – Everything You Need to Know
Ferrets as pets are playful, curious and sleep up to 18 hours a day. Learn what they need: daily play, a ferret-proofed space and a high-protein diet.
Ferrets
5 Ways to Keep Your Ferrets Happy
Keep ferrets happy with 2 to 4 hours of daily playtime, a companion, a cool indoor cage and safe toys, never soft rubber or foam they can swallow.
Reptiles
Can Hermit Crabs And Snakes Live Together?
Can hermit crabs and snakes live together? No. They can injure each other and need different heat, humidity and water, so house them apart.
Pets
Can Guinea Pigs Wear Diapers?
Can guinea pigs wear diapers? They shouldn't. Diapers cause stress and skin sores and block a normal behavior guinea pigs need to digest food.
Dogs
Why Do Dogs Get Colds? (And How To Help Them Recover)
Dogs get colds from viruses, bacteria and other causes, not human cold viruses. Learn the symptoms, home care and when to call your vet.
Ferrets
Bathing your Ferret: The Definitive Guide
Bathing your ferret: use warm water and ferret shampoo, rinse well and bathe no more than once or twice a month, since frequent baths dry the skin.
Bugs
Can Scorpions And Tarantulas Live Together?
Can scorpions and tarantulas live together? No. Both are predators that eat each other, so each needs its own enclosure. Here's why.