Can Ferrets use cat Litter?

Although ferrets are not as popular as dogs and cats, they are great pets. Like dogs, they are loving and playful animals that enjoy playing with people.

In size and shape, however, they are more like cats with their small and furry bodies. Ferrets are animals that are intelligent and can teach to do a range of tasks, including using a cat litter box.

LITTER FOR FERRETS

The behavior of the excretion of ferrets is a little different than cats and dogs. They like doing it in a corner and would prefer a specific area for that. They also exude frequently due to their nature of the digestive system.

They usually like to excrete after playing, eating, or sleeping, making these perfect moments to place their litter box. Can ferrets use cat litter? Yes, but not all. Ferrets have a habit of snorkeling through kinds of stuff with their noses, and some litter can get in their sinus passages.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT CAT LITTER

1. Pelleted litters are safe for ferrets’ respiratory systems

2. Sawdust litter can also be used for your ferret

3. Avoid using scented and oily cat litter for your ferrets since they tend to avoid them

4. Wood pellets would also make suitable litter for your ferrets

WOOD PELLETS

I use wood pellets. They are affordable, odorless, and safe for my ferrets. The best part is, they crumble when peed on and easy to scoop up. They are an excellent titter choice for many cat shelters. Your ferrets can use this cat litter. Avoid hardwood pellets because they are not absorbent.

RECYCLED PAPER COMPRESSED INTO PELLETS

When choosing litter for your ferret, safety and odor control should be the two main factors to consider. Recycled paper compressed into pellets is absorbent and can control odor. 

Cat owners also use this type of litter. It can make exceptional litter for your ferrets. They contain less dust, are quickly scooped and affordable. It is worth noting that ferrets do not cover their stool like cats hence use little litter in their pans. Ferrets have an active digestive system. Be scooping litter once a day.

CAT LITTER THAT IS NOT SAFE FOR YOUR FERRETS

Clumping or Clay Cat Litter

Do not use clumping or clay cat litter for your ferrets. This type of litter is very dusty and can cause breathing problems for your ferrets. It is only suitable for animals such as cats but not for ferrets that love to shove their noses into their litter boxes. When wet, clay also gets thick and sticks to your ferrets’ paws, eyes and noses. It can also cause a blockage if ingested by your favorite animals.

Scented and Oily Cat Litter

Ferrets tend to avoid scented litter. Additionally, they also release vapors, which can cause respiratory damage to your ferrets.

Corncob litter

It is another litter commonly used for cats. It should not be used for your ferrets because it is dusty and may contain molds. Ferrets may eat this kind of litter, causing problems to their intestines.