Mayer and Nicewonger say kibbles may help clean ferret teeth through chewing and scraping of plaque and tartar from the teeth. On the other hand, wet food may appeal to ferrets who need extra ...

This development follows years of study around a particularly antibody named Uterine sensitization–associated gene-1 (USAG-1), which has been shown to inhibit the growth of teeth in ferrets and ...

Ferrets are also known for chewing things. They have sharp teeth and do sometimes bite, so they should be kept away from small children. Ferrets can carry rabies and should be vaccinated.

Tests were first carried out on mice and then on ferrets. The experiment proved conclusive, as the scientists were able to ...