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After bringing home a kit, you may wish to litter train your new ferret. Unfortunately, kits are not the easiest pets to potty train, but it is possible. Ferrets in general are very clean animals. Adult ferrets rarely relieve themselves in bedding or eating areas. They will naturally back into a corner with their tails raised to relieve themselves. It’s a good idea to attach a litter box to their cage to reduce a young kits chance of moving or dumping it. A young kit will also try to play in the litter; this behavior will subside as your kit matures.

The best idea to use during potty training is positive reinforcement. Your ferret does not deserve to be hit or smacked for not using the potty, but rather detract attention from unwanted behavior.  Remember to put your ferret in the litter box before, and during play. Once your ferret starts catching on, you could also leave the cage door open or have an extra litter box outside the cage for playtime. If you see your ferret showing signs that they have to go, it is best to put them directly in the litter box. Practicing good ferret care and potty training will save you both time and money.