Pet ferrets can exhibit an extremely wide range of behaviors – this is part of what makes ferrets such great and loveable pets! 
Behavior can differ from ferret to ferret and individual behavior helps shape a ferret’s personality. 

But it is sometimes hard to distinguish between normal behavior for a ferret and behavior that is odd, or abnormal.  This is especially true for brand new ferret owners or owners that have not had a ferret as a pet for a long time. 

There are, however, several behaviors that you can cross off your list – these behaviors are normal and you shouldn’t worry about them. 

A pet ferret will make a variety of noises – from clucking, hissing and screeching to just plain whining.  Ferrets use these noises as a way to communicate and you can even learn to tell your ferret’s mood by listening to it.

If your ferret pet hisses and sounds angry, it probably is.  A new owner that is not accustomed to the way a ferret sleeps can be in for quite a surprise – ferrets like to sleep in the oddest positions!  Ferrets can twist themselves into small balls or sleep stretched out on their backs, all while remaining comfortable.  Ferrets as pets may even twitch or make small noises in their sleep, and this too is normal and should not be cause for concern. 

Your ferret may shiver after it wakes up due to the fact that during sleep, the ferret’s blood temperature lowers.  Don’t worry about this unless the shaking is severe or lasts an abnormally long time.  Watching a ferret play is one of the most fun parts of being a ferret owner – ferrets will do everything from rolling over to dancing. 

A ferret pet will bounce around quite a bit in a type of “war” dance and can even puff its tail during this time.  Don’t worry – this just means your ferret is really excited!  One of the most common things that a new ferret owner may be concerned about but should not be is the “reverse sneeze.” 

Ferrets have delicate respiratory systems and in general, anything that even remotely irritates their nose will evoke a storm of sneezing responses.  Unless sneezing is extremely severe, it can usually be attributed to some type of external irritant rather than an illness.  Of course, if you have any questions or concerns about your ferret’s behavior, be sure to ask your veterinarian.  It’s always better to be safe than sorry!

Learn everything you need to know about your ferret pet and ferret care, by visiting:
http://www.ferretcareinterview.com/home.html

ferret pet ferrets as pets pet ferret pet ferretsTechnorati Tags: ferret pet, ferrets as pets, pet ferret, pet ferrets