Enrichment is a very important aspect of any pet's life, especially the curious and high-energy critters like ferrets, to keep them stimulated and interested in their environment. This includes various textures, smells, tastes, colors, etc., which should be something other than their "normal" everyday surroundings. I decided to give my little Niko something he'd never seen, felt, or smelled before - GRASS!
Usually it's an unsafe decision to take your pet ferret for walks outside in the grass, due to the sheer number of bugs and parasites that your little furball can catch from stagnant water, other animal feces, and the like. So I found some pet-safe grass at a local pet store that I could safely give him to dig in and do what he pleased.
His reaction was quite amusing, and I have declared the grass a successful enrichment initiative! :)
Dec 7, 2008
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