A common hunter of rabbits, the ferret has increasingly become a common household pet. These long and slender rodents have an average length of fifteen inches but twenty inches if you include the tail. Male ferrets are usually substantially larger than the female rodents and they spend fourteen to eighteen hours asleep. However, when purchasing [...]

Many people prefer to keep small animals as pets these days. This is mainly because these pets don’t need the same amount of space as a dog or a cat. You can also keep a small animal in a flat or apartment that is not suited to cats or dogs or where they are not [...]

Ferrets are endearing little creatures and are becoming increasingly popular pets in the UK.  Some owners like to keep them in ferret cages in the home and others prefer to keep them outside.  We at ideas-4-pets have noted that a number of ferret owners have purchased our outdoor cat kennels and have had them modified [...]

If you are looking to purchase a new pet, then you might want to consider a rodent. Before making any decision, ideas-4-pets advise that you ask your vet about any special needs each particular species of rodent might have. Though many rodents require the same general care, they still have their own unique needs. It’s [...]

The history of the ferret’s domestication is uncertain. Like that of most other domestic pets, it’s very likely that ferrets have been domesticated for at least 2,500 years, but it’s not certain for what purpose the ferret was originally domesticated. In some parts of the world today, they are still used for hunting rabbits but [...]

If you have decided to invest in one of these delightful and playful creatures, then you first need to choose a suitable ferret cage for your furry friend. Ferret cages should be a minimum of approx. 48″ x 24″ x 24″ and as with most small animals, the larger the better. Because ferrets are social [...]