Is pet ferret easy to raise?

Many people are asking whether pet minks are easy to keep and how long the life span of pet minks is. In fact, pet minks are easy to raise, that is, they have to spend more effort to manage them at the beginning, but they are much easier to raise after puberty. The average life expectancy of pet minks is 10-12 years. The following editor will simply share with you the questions such as whether pet minks are good or not and the lifespan of pet minks.

What kind of food do pet minks eat?

Pet mink eating high-quality mink food will make the mink strong and developed. if you can't find dry food specially for the mink, you can replace it with high-quality kitten and livestock feed, but cats and minks need different nutritions. therefore, kitten food or adult cat food can not fully meet the dietary requirements of minks. The structure of the digestive system of pet minks is completely different from that of cats and dogs. Their digestive tract is very short. For this reason, owners must not let them eat cat food or dog food for a long time.

Pet minks are usually weaned in four weeks, that is, about a month. Pet mink is a pure carnivore, in its staple food, meat should account for more than 90%, and must be fresh, there can be no rotten parts. Because of people's love for minks, their special mink food has been developed a long time ago, which can not only ensure the nutrition needed for their physical development, but also win their love and taste. In addition, it is also critical to provide them with clean water that they can drink at any time, which must not be ignored.

How long is the life span of a pet mink?

The average life expectancy of pet mink is 10 ~ 12 years, and it is said that the longest can reach 15 years. Pet mink is strongly recommended to be fed special mink food because of its short digestive tract.

Pet minks live as long as cats and dogs and can accompany their owners for more than ten years. The young mink is naughty and lively and active. After the age of five, they begin to become quiet. But gentle and quiet, they still like to play with their masters and ask for more love from their masters. They will climb on your lap while you are watching TV, let you touch their belly and fall asleep.

Some people also say that pet minks live an average of 6 to 10 years, while others live longer. Pet minks need to be vaccinated against canine distemper and rabies every year and see a veterinarian regularly. In some areas where mosquitoes are rampant, canine filariasis needs special attention. Other common problems include intestinal obstruction (caused by eating foreign bodies or hair masses), kidney disease (causing itching or alopecia areata), insulomas and other intestinal diseases. Pet minks can also catch colds in humans and fleas in cats and dogs. At the age of six months, minks should be sterilized to avoid health and odor problems.

At present, the common pet minks in China are Angora pet minks introduced from Denmark and Marsher pet minks from the United States, but their market share is very low because of their small number. These pet minks also live between 8 and 12 years.

What problems should be paid attention to in keeping pet minks?

1. The structure of the digestive system of pet minks is completely different from that of cats and dogs. Their digestive tract is very short. For this reason, they go to the toilet more frequently. And owners must not let them eat cat food or dog food for a long time.

2. Pet minks cost more than 100 yuan a month. Pet minks are carnivores, and steamed bread and rice can't get rid of them. Eat mink food, use bath products and so on, spend 120 ~ 150 yuan a month.

3. Minks have a good memory and love to be clean, so when they are young, they concentrate on training, use a special toilet tray for minks and install mink sand, so it is not difficult to achieve the desired results.

4. Young pet minks are naughty, lively and active. Angelu minks can be domesticated, have a higher IQ than cats and dogs, and are even as smart as two-and-a-half-year-old children. They can usually teach them to do many difficult movements, such as rolling around on the ground.

5. Anglu is as clean as a cat, likes to curl up to sleep and is smart. At the same time, he is as close as a dog and likes to run around with his master, especially when he is curious about everything, unafraid and depressed, full of spirit of exploration and adding endless fun to his master's life.

6. Pet minks should be immunized between 8 and 12 weeks after birth. According to the relevant national regulations and animal protection principles, minks should at least be immunized with rabies vaccine. If you want minks to be healthier, it is also a good idea to be vaccinated against small dogs and warm dogs. After that, the mink should be immunized regularly every year to ensure the immune level of the mink.

7. Pet minks are not allowed to eat foods such as milk, chocolate, plants and raw meat.

8. As the time for food to pass through the mink is only 23 hours, it is suggested that the feed should be divided into morning and evening feeding according to the principle of a small amount of meals. Young minks eat less each time, so it would be better to divide them into five or eight times. Young minks less than half a year old should not be fed dry food because their teeth and intestines and stomach are not fully developed. The feed can be soaked in water before feeding, so that the nutrition can be better absorbed.

9. Pet mink is a kind of polar animal, which is relatively cold-resistant, but has no sweat glands and has poor heat resistance. To this day, they are still sensitive to heat. Generally speaking, 25 degrees Celsius is the temperature at which they feel comfortable, and the maximum temperature should not exceed 30 degrees Celsius. High temperatures can cause heatstroke, heat exhaustion, and even death. Owners should be careful not to put mink cages or nests in air vents or in places where the sun can shine directly, and not near air conditioners or heaters. The appropriate humidity for minks should be kept at 50% to 70%.