Ferrets can be cuddly and fun, but they also nip, hide, and require supervision. This begs the question: are ferrets a good match for families with children? Here are some pros, cons, and precautions ...

Take one look at a happy ferret at play, and you'll immediately understand why so many people love them. They're so effusively energetic, constantly moving, playing, and exploring - and when they're ...

Ferrets have long weaseled their way into many people's hearts. To the surprise of some, the small fury animals were domesticated centuries ago, and they can be great pets for people who live in small ...

Ndivhuwo Shivambu works for the Tshwane University of Technology. She receives funding from the Tshwane University of Technology, the Faculty of Sciences and the Department of Nature Conservation. She ...

Pets can come in all shapes and sizes. While some animal lovers may consider themselves “dog” or “cat” people, others enjoy smaller pets, also referred to as “pocket pets,” like ferrets. Many people ...

There are many animals in the weasel family, including polecats, ermines, stoats, and ferrets. Most well known among the weasel family of creatures is the ferret. Ferrets are a popular household pet ...

The idea of getting paid to take care of pets may sound like a great idea, but pet sitting isn't for the weak. Not only do you have to ensure an animal you've never met before stays alive and well, ...

NEW YORK (AP) — After gaining ground as pets in much of the U.S., ferrets still can't legally be at home in its biggest city. New York City's Board of Health narrowly decided Tuesday to maintain a ...

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University veterinarians are highlighting the dangers of marijuana poisoning in household pets after a ferret showed up at the emergency clinic fighting for her life.