How dogs and ferrets get along in the home

THE ferrets They became famous as character mascots of Jennifer Aniston in the movie “My girl Polly” (2004), and had their next boom.

In Argentina their fashion has already passed, but the remains of that phase in which a good number of these animals were imported still remain. How do you get along with them? dogs?

First of all it must be said that the ferret is a “mustelid“like the otter, with the particularity that it has been domesticated by man and is a domestic animal due to its friendly character, especially in other countries.

Historical documents about ferrets are already known domesticated since before Christ, when Emperor Caesar Augustus used this animal to control a plague of rabbits in the Balearic Islands.

They have an elongated body, with small legs and a short tail, and rounded ears. I am carnivoresequipped with 34 sharp teeth, once they reach adulthood, they usually measure around 45 centimeters and can weigh up to 2.5 kilos.

How do dogs and ferrets get along?

Talking about dogs is not a surprise because they are Argentines’ favorite pets and we all know their ability to socialization.

Surprisingly, ferrets, also social mammals, share many characteristics with dogs: they are playful, have exploratory behaviors, and form strong bonds with their caregivers. Moreover, they are rarely aggressive.

So, the answer when it comes to whether having both at home is compatible is yes: they can get along wonderfully.

Likewise, it is worth clarifying that it is better to ask the animal specialists before taking a risk for these pets.

Furthermore, not all cases are the same and there are external causes that can undermine a good relationship between one and the other.

The age of our pet is one of them. The younger the animals, the more likely they are to grow up as “siblings”.

Ten curiosities about ferrets

1. They give off a strong odor. They have a very marked body aroma generated by the sebaceous glands, which in nature they use as a defense method.
2. They are friends of others. They have a tendency to steal things that are on hand and hide them.
3. They are sleepyheads. Like cats, they are very active when they are awake, but this is only a quarter of the day: they can sleep between 14 and 18 hours a day.
4. They are short-sighted. They have poorly developed eyesight and use smell and hearing to orient themselves.
5. They have therapeutic use. It is another animal that carries out therapy for autistic children.
6. They are territorial. The ferret defends its space and distinguishes it from possible invaders through its body fluids.
7. Sensitive to heat. They are not friends with high temperatures, being more prone than other species to suffer from them.
8. You need to wet them a little. The stench they give off often leads to the mistake of wanting to wash them more frequently, but this can dry out their skin.
9. They have very loud hiccups and sneezes. It is one of the propensities of this little animal. This is normal, but we need to make sure it is not due to an illness.
10. They have celebrations. World Ferret Day is celebrated every October 10th. In Great Britain, May 5th has been chosen as National Ferret Day.