Ferret

The domestic ferret is a small carnivorous mammal descended from the European polecat and domesticated for over two thousand years, historically used for hunting rabbits and controlling vermin. With its long, slender body, inquisitive face and boundless curiosity, the ferret has become a popular and engaging companion animal.

Ferrets are intensely playful, social and intelligent, delighting in exploration and games and often sleeping for much of the day between bursts of frenetic activity. As obligate carnivores they require a high-protein, meat-based diet, and their spaces must be carefully ferret-proofed against their talent for squeezing into small gaps. They thrive on companionship, both from other ferrets and from their owners.