Toys Your Pet Ferret Will Be Sure to Love

Owning a ferret means that you will need to make sure your little critter has some entertainment. While all pets require attention, with ferrets it is even more true. Why is this? Ferrets tend to get bored easily, which leads to some hyperactivity. The best way to avoid this is to keep your ferret occupied with some toys - but there are some you will want to avoid.

Plastic and rubber toys are not an option. A place that sells items for ferrets made out of these substances for ferrets should be avoided. This can block your pet's intestines and cause ultimate death. You can find toys that are ferret appropriate, just make sure they will work for your pet.

FERRET BALLS

Owning a ferret ball gives you a toy that is made from a safe plastic, large enough for your ferret to sit on and move around easily. This provides exercise for them when they have to be confined to a cage, just in case you don't have a "ferret proof room" where they can wander freely.

PAPER BAGS

Much like kids and boxes, a paper bag is a great toy for a ferret. Your pet may even play hide and seek, or sleep in their special paper bag. Just make sure to avoid plastic bags for the same reason you don't give them to children - if they eat them (and ferrets will) it can cause suffocation.

TUBES

Providing tubes for your ferrets to climb in while in their cage promotes this natural inclination. You may not be able to give your ferret all the tubing you want in a cage, but consider adding an addition for your critter for times when you take them out. Connect it gently with a tie so your animal can have full access to tubing.

CAT TOYS

Felt covered toys are a great option for your ferret. These are generally affordable, and will provide hours of entertainment variety. You might also consider going with a less expensive route and making toys out of a sock tied in a knot - it will get their curiosity going as they try to open the sock.

ROPE

Cotton ropes are a fun toy for ferrets. Some will even turn it into a game of tug of war. This also helps them relieve the urge to bite, so it doesn't turn into bites on you. Your ferret may toys that you didn't think of. As long as you make sure the toys are safe, you can enjoy watching them play with their little stash of goodies.

Jack L. Stone is an animal lover and a ferret enthusiast. He maintains a website http://www.ferretfriendly.com/ dedicated to pet ferret keeping. Please see his site for more information on ferret toys and much more!