The average ferret life span is typically 7 to 8 years with some living as long as 10
years.
The longevity of your ferret depends largely on the care you provide him. Proper veterinary checkups and recommended care are critical as is providing him with a well balanced diet and sanitary living conditions.
At beginning at the age of 2-3 they are susceptible to two very common serious illnesses: Insulinoma and Adrenal
Disease.
A ferret will need to be seen by a ferret knowledgeable veterinarian at least annually for a check-up and required vaccines consisting of rabies (IMRAB3) and distemper
(Purevax-D, Fervac-D).
Our ferret needs a high protein food that has at least 30% protein and 18% fat with no more than 3% fiber. Ferrets cannot digest fiber so avoid grains and other high fiber foods.
While they are very social creatures, care and attention should be given at all times around other pets, especially young children. Young children tend to grab and pull, and the small ferret weighing around 1.5-4 pounds could get hurt and attack in self-defense.
