"Ferret housing — indoor/outdoor housing; heatstroke risk means no direct sunlight"
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*[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Ferrets are carnivorous and require high levels of protein (35%-40%) in the diet. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Feeding a more natural diet of whole rodents, rabbits, or pigeons, or bone-and-raw-flesh (BARF) diets, has become popular in some countries. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Such raw meat-based diets must be of human-grade quality and not contaminated with pathogens such as Salmonella or Campylobacter. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Ferrets can be housed either inside or outside. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Ferrets are highly susceptible to heatstroke because they cannot sweat, so housing should never be placed in direct sunlight. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* When housed outdoors, ferrets should be provided with protection against the elements. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* High-quality commercial ferret food is available, and high-quality kitten food may also be given.