Ferrets can be trained to go in a box, though not to the same extent as cats and there are bound to be a few accidents. Con's to ferrets - Health problems can be common. Unlike dogs and cats, they also don't often suffer from worms. Their natural instinct is to hunt, and any smaller pets you may have can quickly become prey to a mischievous ferret. This is a big plus when you have them out for exercise for a couple of hours a day! But they can be trained. And i love both. You can’t just assume that looking after a ferret will be the same as looking after a dog or a cat, even though you might be told that ferret care is just like cat care. They smell. They are similar in size and are both predators, but are very different in personalities. Ferrets are fun and curious pets that will add constant entertainment to your life. Start a ferret using a corner box inside its cage or in a very small area, and then gradually allow more freedom as it continues to use the box. Yes, cats and ferrets can get along given a proper introduction and a after some time to get used to each other. The ferret hates my dog, unforunately, and will chase and try to bite her. In this study, we investigated the susceptibility of ferrets and animals in close contact with humans to SARS-CoV-2. We found that SARS-CoV-2 replicates poorly in dogs, pigs, chickens, and ducks, but ferrets and cats are permissive to infection. My ferret loves my cats!! I love ferrets and cats. Keep in mind, similar to cats, ferrets are carnivorous creatures! Most ferrets can be fairly reliably trained to use a litter box in and out of their cages. With ferrets, it was similar to the original SARS, ferrets would get sick pretty consistently and they would infect ferrets in adjacent cages, so there was spread through indirect contact, probably droplets or aerosols. But with ferrets, it’s a different story. Of all the household pets, cats are the most likely to get along with ferrets. Pro's to ferrets - Funny. One study tried infecting cats, ferrets, dogs, and pigs. Life Span So, they cannot be loose together in the same room. With cats, it was somewhat similar, but less. Pro's to cats - Very easy to keep. Yes cats (and ferrets) can catch coronavirus and maybe carry it, but they are dead ends when it comes to transmitting to people, experts say. Con's to cats - Can be boring at times. Cats and ferrets have their unique personality and temperament so you should have a good understanding of how and when to introduce a ferret to your kitty. The one cat is convinced the ferret is her kitten, and will try to scruff her if she is being 'bad', pins her down and bathes her, etc. Additionally, cats are susceptible to airborne transmission. They can even become great playmates. Your ferret will surprise you with their intelligence, they will learn to recognize their name and you can even teach them tricks! Some vets know little or nothing about ferrets. 1. Intelligent. 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