Author: Rena Sherwood

Ferrets love gentle interaction, but on their terms. MichaelSehlmeyer, CC0, via Pixabay Want Ferrets to Be Pets?Ferrets are independent, energetic little creatures with heavy sets of teeth. Whenever I try to pet a ferret, usually all I get are the teeth. This turned me off to ferrets until I got to know their body language and behavior better. Caring for a ferret is not the same as caring for a dog, cat, or guinea pig. You can’t just pick up a ferret and start petting away (which I tried to do). Ferrets are affectionate, but only when they’re in the…

Learn what to (and shouldn’t) feed your pet skunk. Photo by Bryan Padron on Unsplash What do Pet Skunks eat?As long as you feed your skunk a healthy diet and keep them active, they can live up to 10 years. However, like humans, they are susceptible to obesity, with all the complications associated with having excess body fat. That’s why it’s important to know what you should and shouldn’t give your skunk. What can you feed your pet skunk?Canva.com Feeding Pet SkunksIf I were a skunk, I would write about all the foods I want to eat but not so…