Hi,
 
Adam M <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>I was wondering, what are the all around negatives about owning them?
>I'm really excited, but wondering what are the downsides?
 
Negatives (my opinion only!!):
 
Lack of truly GOOD (nonmedical) info (there are some good books, like those
by Shimbo, Jeans, Shefferman - but these are not as easy to find as the bad
books)
 
Need for extreme pet (ferret)-proofing
 
Need to find a vet with the right knowledge and experience (same with any
pet, but harder than with dogs/cats)
 
Sometimes hard to find the right food and other supplies
 
Seem to be prone to certain diseases/cancers
 
Virtually impossible (exceptions exist) to completely litter-train - in and
OUT of the cage
 
They don't live long enough!
 
Kim
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[Posted in FML issue 3174]