1. The first five - humans, cats, ferrets, civets, and dogs - had documented cases of COVID-19 infection. I have both ferrets and cats. With cats, it was somewhat similar, but less. Ferrets can be trained to go in a box, though not to the same extent as cats and there are bound to be a few accidents. They smell. The one cat is convinced the ferret is her kitten, and will try to scruff her if she is being 'bad', pins her down and bathes her, etc. So, they cannot be loose together in the same room. Fun to play with. Clean. Of all the household pets, cats are the most likely to get along with ferrets. Ferrets are fun and curious pets that will add constant entertainment to your life. Loving. You can’t just assume that looking after a ferret will be the same as looking after a dog or a cat, even though you might be told that ferret care is just like cat care. We found that SARS-CoV-2 replicates poorly in dogs, pigs, chickens, and ducks, but ferrets and cats are permissive to infection. Intelligent. Their natural instinct is to hunt, and any smaller pets you may have can quickly become prey to a mischievous ferret. My ferret loves my cats!! Yes cats (and ferrets) can catch coronavirus and maybe carry it, but they are dead ends when it comes to transmitting to people, experts say. Your ferret will surprise you with their intelligence, they will learn to recognize their name and you can even teach them tricks! I love ferrets and cats. Unlike cats, ferrets don't naturally prefer to use a litterbox. One study tried infecting cats, ferrets, dogs, and pigs. They can even become great playmates. Pro's to cats - Very easy to keep. Unlike dogs and cats, they also don't often suffer from worms. Con's to ferrets - Health problems can be common. Con's to cats - Can be boring at times. Life Span And i love both. Pro's to ferrets - Funny. In this study, we investigated the susceptibility of ferrets and animals in close contact with humans to SARS-CoV-2. Because cats and dogs are so common, most animal lovers have a good idea of what’s involved in their care. They are similar in size and are both predators, but are very different in personalities. Yes, cats and ferrets can get along given a proper introduction and a after some time to get used to each other. They play wrestle, snuggle together, etc. Cats and ferrets have their unique personality and temperament so you should have a good understanding of how and when to introduce a ferret to your kitty. Start a ferret using a corner box inside its cage or in a very small area, and then gradually allow more freedom as it continues to use the box. Additionally, cats are susceptible to airborne transmission. Most ferrets can be fairly reliably trained to use a litter box in and out of their cages. But they can be trained. But with ferrets, it’s a different story. Keep in mind, similar to cats, ferrets are carnivorous creatures! Loving. 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