|  | | How can I ferretproof my house? | | Home > Ferret FAQ > General / Basic Ferret Care > How can I ferretproof my house? | | The key to ferretproofing is to get down on your hands and knees and think like a ferret! Ferretproofing is vital not only to keep your things out of harm's way, but to protect your ferret as well. Ferrets are very curious and persistant, so this is a process you will have to do repeatedly to make sure that your ferret's play area remains safe.
First block off all holes - air vents, dryer vents, etc. Then make sure that your furniture is ferret safe. Recliners are very dangerous, and the insides of couches are filled with staples, springs, etc, that could severely injure your ferret. Remove recliners from the rooms the ferrets play in, and cover the bottom of all chairs and couches to make sure they can't claw their way up in from the bottom.
Make sure all cabinets, especially those that contain dangerous chemicals and substances, can't be opened. It's best to lock them out of the kitchen altogether. Behind the fridge, behind the stove, under the sink - these are all dangerous places for a ferret to be.
Remember, if the ferret's head fits in the space, his body will as well!
Read more information on ferretproofing in Ferretproofing 101. |
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