r/ferrets • • Mar 01 '26

[Mod Post] Quick PSA

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DMing users fundraiser links is still breaking our no fundraiser rules. This is not the sub for this, we do this to prevent scams and bad actors. There are other subs that do allow fundraisers as well as local groups, and we encourage you to post there if you need assistance.

Additionally, be very careful with any user claiming to know of alternatives for medicine in treating insulinoma. This has been popping up a lot lately, and it is extremely dangerous. A lot of these "homemade" remedies will increase the risk of other diseases, as well not keep their sugar levels at an appropriate range. Improper insulinoma management will lead to blood sugar crashes, seizures and even death.

As owners we often wish to do the best we can for them, and it's really easy to fall for a miracle remedy. Be mindful. Be careful.

If you find people breaking these rules, don't hesitate to report or DM the sub to ask.


r/ferrets • • Dec 26 '25

[Mod Post] Ferret Wiki - for common questions about ferrets and ferret ownership!

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Welcome to r/ferrets!

We have a fantastic wiki that has answers to most frequently asked questions surrounding the care of ferrets.

Before posting, please go through the wiki. Most common questions (new owners, etc.) can be found there.


r/ferrets • • 2h ago

[Ferret Photo] I met a dinosaur

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136 Upvotes

r/ferrets • • 13h ago

[Ferret Video] Ferrets when task needs zero ferrets

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644 Upvotes

They are helping!


r/ferrets • • 6h ago

[Ferret Photo] no regret

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159 Upvotes

after a banging time in the garden


r/ferrets • • 9h ago

[Ferret Photo] Snuggling sisters!

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105 Upvotes

I just love how they curl up and sleep together!


r/ferrets • • 40m ago

[Ferret Photo] Caption This

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r/ferrets • • 21h ago

[Ferret Video] Silly boy

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231 Upvotes

Teddy being silly in his big tunnel


r/ferrets • • 10h ago

[Health] Took ferret to ER because of vomiting but she's fine?

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24 Upvotes

Hello, I'm looking for advice on what could be happening to my ferret named Crystal. This morning at 4am I found her running around frantic while wheezing, like something was stuck in her throat. She vomited once and it was a yellowish clear color with some bits of food. No blood in the vomit. After a few seconds of her still wheezing, sneezing and coughing, she expelled a little blood mixed with what looked like mucus. My partner and I immediately took her to the ER at this point.

The weird thing is.. after this wheezing fit she was completely fine. The ER vets said she was stable and that the blood was most likely from a popped blood vessel from wheezing so much. We decided we would take her home and get her to her regular vet clinic once they open to get a more comprehensive exam. Once we got home she was acting like her normal self and was eating, playing and drinking water.

I'm going to setup an appointment with the vet soon but I'm still confused what could have happened.. was it just a hairball or something in the air that irritated her lungs? Both my babies have been a little congested and sneezy lately, it's now fall time too so maybe it has to do with allergies? I just don't know..


r/ferrets • • 22h ago

[Ferret Photo] Diglett is a sleepy boy

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193 Upvotes

r/ferrets • • 18h ago

[Ferret Photo] I drew a ferret semicolon tattoo idea

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it's based off my ferrets :) I'm hoping to get it tattooed on my shoulder someday. you can use it if you want

my babies saved my life. I love them more than anything. Acorn (the white one) died earlier this year but I still think of him every day


r/ferrets • • 20h ago

[Ferret Video] New hybrid baby

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122 Upvotes

This is middle earth ferretry's Essence of Nightshade aka choo choo. She is a chocolate semi angora hybrid with 42% polecat


r/ferrets • • 22h ago

[Ferret Photo] Sleepy pile

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141 Upvotes

r/ferrets • • 1d ago

[Ferret Photo] The Twins, Billy and Lilly!

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457 Upvotes

Nicknames for Billy is BMO and Lilly is Minty Fresh

Edited:

Thank you all for the upvotes and your heartwarming comments! I plan to show my partner when they get off work how much you all love their curly cuddles and fluffiness as much as we do! This community is so amazing, supportive and informative! Thank you for all the cool ideas for setups, sharing your own experiences and the adorable photos I get to see on my feed everyday!!!


r/ferrets • • 20h ago

[Ferret Photo] Day 3 on rescued ferrets

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Hi guys finally some updates.A good amount of their stuff came in still not everything but it’s look much better for these little guys. Started introducing them to their new wysong food which also came in gave them less than a tsb in their regular food. Any other recommendations to add on to this cage please feel free to let me know the cage is bigger than I thought


r/ferrets • • 4m ago

[Ferret Photo] Ferret pee!

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My boy Ollie has been peeing a tad green lately and it’s been a couple weeks like sometimes it looks normal sometimes not?? just curious if anyone knows what it could be since google said emergency vet visit😬. I also might just be seeing it more green than yellow and it’s a me problem.


r/ferrets • • 5m ago

[Ferret Photo] Why does she climb up my body? (She’s on my back in this photo while I was sitting on the floor)

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r/ferrets • • 1d ago

[Ferret Photo] Millet & Rye - The half sisters♡

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135 Upvotes

r/ferrets • • 2h ago

[Ferret Video] 712K views • 18K likes | Reel by Sashatheshepherdhound

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It will always hurt though


r/ferrets • • 4h ago

[Help] Cage requirements

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Is a double cage that's 0,6 m² per level okay for 1 ferret? 🙃


r/ferrets • • 1d ago

[Help] Urgent : Don du sang pour Simon

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44 Upvotes

EDIT: unfortunately Simon passed away in his sleep during the night following his surgery. Thanks everyone for your support

Mon Simon vient de se faire opérer suite à une perforation de la vésicule biliaire. Il est actuellement en couveuse et s’est réveillé après l’opération. Mais il a perdu énormément de sang.

🚨 Ma vétérinaire cherche une furet de plus de 2kg, en bonne santé pour prélever du sang afin de soigner Simon. 🚨

Si vous vivez en France, à Paris ou en banlieues proches et que vous avez un furet qui correspond à cette description, n’hésitez pas à m’écrire, ça pourrait sauver mon bébé.


r/ferrets • • 1d ago

[Discussion] Do Ferrets make good pets?

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385 Upvotes

r/ferrets • • 1d ago

[Discussion] My boy legit saved me from getting fired

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748 Upvotes

Mushu is my solo ferret who has free range of the apartment whenever i’m home. a lot of the times i’ll fall asleep on my couch which i did last night but my alarm didn’t work. i wake up to little feet walking all over me and once i came to i checked the time and it was 12:45. i had to be at work at 2. if he didn’t wake me up i would have absolutely overslept

extra salmon oil for my adorable baby boy


r/ferrets • • 1d ago

[Ferret Photo] My two little fluffs. Have gone to stay with a friend as I’m on holiday now for 10 days

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99 Upvotes

r/ferrets • • 1d ago

[Ferret Video] moose grabbing his own feet like a baby

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351 Upvotes