2007-01-05 06:47:19 · 6 answers · asked by meg 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Most ferrets live between 5-7 years. More closer to the 5 year mark then 7. This is due to all of the medical issues that ferrets are prone to.
Now, I am also a story where I had a ferret out-live this time. I just lost one of my babies this week. He was at least 9 years old. He could have been older. He was found outside by my boyfriend eight years ago. We know that he was at least a year old when he was found.
With proper health care and diet, and a bit of luck, ferrets can have a long life.
2007-01-05 09:55:26 · answer #1 · answered by idgerow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with all animals, the better care they are given the longer they live, but I know ferrets live from 6 - 10 years and some reported cases of up to 14 years.
2007-01-05 07:27:13 · answer #2 · answered by <^^Em^^> 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually 6-10 yrs. The most common cause of death is by cancer or kidney failure- not old age. I do know a 15 yr old girl ferret who is completely bald and on kidney meds- but is the happiest little ferret you can find.
2007-01-05 07:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I HAD A MALE FERRET THAT LIVED 10 YEARS SO IT JUST VARIES
2007-01-05 06:52:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most carpet sharks live 6-10 years, but it varies.
2007-01-05 07:06:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that depends on how much you like em. Now if I had them, it would seem like a long time. :)
2007-01-05 06:49:14 · answer #6 · answered by arum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋