Ferrets

Viridis · Jun 27th, 2007, 22:54

Hi I am planning to visit india with my pet ferret. Does anybody know if ferrets are allow in india if so what is needed in order for a smooth entry.

V

Nick-H · Jun 27th, 2007, 23:20

Would that be your Norwegian Ferret?

birds · Jun 27th, 2007, 23:26

Why on earth would one want to travel with a pet ferret?

Many animals are not particulary fond of travel, let alone in India.

I don't know whether you are allowed to bring them in but if a ferret is categorised as a rodent, I can imagine you may not.

On the practical side of matters, most hotels and restaurants in India are not (yet) animal friendly and I can imagine that a ferret will freak people out a little.

As I started, why on earth would you do it? Unless you are planning to move permanently to India.

Nick-H · Jun 27th, 2007, 23:38

What kind of airline ticket does one get for a ferret?

This is so wild, I'm almost inclined to believe that it isn't a windup!

Viridis · Jun 28th, 2007, 01:30

Well, I am planning about travelling to india but I am still looking for information to see if ferrets are allow to enter to india before I start to even look for airline.

V

birds · Jun 28th, 2007, 01:46

Aren't ferrets often used as test animals in (medical) research? If that is indeed the case, it will be hard to convince customs you bring in this animal 'only' to travel with.

You are already aving a hard time to convince me...

machadinha · Jun 28th, 2007, 01:54

I just hear they're not allowed in Portugal, just for instance (you're not allowed to keep them there either for some reason). I'd call your embassy or airline company about it.

The wiseness of it all I'll leave up to you. You can expect a lot of attention I guess (as if you wouldn't have a lot of it without the animal already), and I imagine e.g. fellow train passengers and so on won't all be very pleased with it. You'll also have plenty on your mind not having some small pet to look after.

I toyed with the idea (being young & wild and all

) of bringing my dogs to India on my first trip. Once there, I was very happy I didn't. For me, and even more so for them.

Now while a ferret may be more portable it's also harder in a way to look after, but you know your animal I'm sure. My advise: find a good baby sitter for it.

ba9rn · Jun 28th, 2007, 02:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by birds

You are already having a hard time to convince me...

Me too... Sounds like a troll to me.

moo · Jun 28th, 2007, 02:26

Leave the ferret and get a temporary mongoose while you're there - same family . . .

Viridis · Jun 28th, 2007, 02:33

Just am wondering if Ferret are allow in india. I really like the idea of travelling with my pet as I cannot find any baby sitter around and it would cost a lot just as much to baby sit during the time.

machadinha · Jun 28th, 2007, 02:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viridis

Just am wondering if Ferret are allow in india.

Yes, you said so three times now. Do you take it back and forth to Norway with you where you're posting from? If so, shouldn't you be the one knowing how to handle airlines and borders with it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by moo

Leave the ferret and get a temporary mongoose while you're there - same family . . .

Silmaril · Jun 28th, 2007, 02:50

If this is serious, then I am unimpressed by your treatment of your pet. Yes, that's harsh, but I really think you haven't thought about this.

Ferrets DO NOT COPE WELL WITH HEAT!!! I repeat: YOUR FERRET WILL SUFFER AND MAYBE DIE!!! You would have to find a way to keep it seriously cool - short of an air con cage I don't see how you'd do it. They are also sensitive to cold, and I really don't know how they would cope with altitude (just to stop you thinking "oh, I'll take it to Nepal instead")

In addition, ferrets are vulnerbale to a range of diseases including rabies-you would have to have it vaccinated.

Then there is the fact that they need a lot of attention to be happy-what are you going to do if you go sightseeing for the day, or want to go somewhere that won't take your ferret?

Then there are the monkeys and dogs which roam around in parts of India-to them a ferret would be dinner, and I imagine a monkey especially could snatch it pretty fast! How would you feel then?

Ferrets do have a strong odour, and any animal makes a mess - are you going to carry a cage, clean it out etc. and pay hotel managers for any damage caused? As you must know, ferrets like to knaw, explore, escape and generally cause havock!

I don't want to make a personal attack on you if this is an honest mistake; it is possible that you have just not thought at all about what you are doing. If you have thought about it and still decided to go ahead then frankly I'm disgusted.

The kindest thing to do if you want to go away for months is to find a new home for your ferret. Try and do this in advance so you can help it to settle in, as you will know the animal and may be better able to train it to its new environment, as well as helping the new owner get used to any of its quirks (ferrets seem to automatically come with some quirk or other). Do make sure the new owner knows that they are taking on a demanding pet - not as independent or hardy as a dog or especially a cat, but cannot be left caged and alone for the same lenght of time as a hamster (at least not without seriously distressing it).

PeakXV · Jun 28th, 2007, 03:21

Well whether it's 100% serious or not .... he's certainly making a valiant attempt to find out.

http://www.petpig.com/petforum/forum-display1-312.aspx

PaniPuri · Nov 8th, 2007, 16:01

Why would you want to bring a ferret to India? I had two pet ferrets when I was a kid.. I lived in Oregon. We were going to go camping in California and I wanted to take my ferrets (Scooter and Tinkerbell) with us, but my dad said it was illegal to import Ferrets across the border into California.. I don't know if it's true or not.

Ferrets are fun pets. Mine ate cat food, slept with the cats and had a giant doll house for a home..

Aishah · Nov 9th, 2007, 16:39

Panipuri - OP posted in June and hasn't replied since last post before yours. Now since (through IM!) I have discovered the meaning of 'troll' I think OP may be one! If not, OP leave your ferret at home, it is a ridiculous idea from my point of view. It won't be welcome in guesthouses or hotels.

Jun 27th, 2007, 22:54	#1
Viridis Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Switzerland Posts: 3	Ferrets Hi I am planning to visit india with my pet ferret. Does anybody know if ferrets are allow in india if so what is needed in order for a smooth entry. V

Jun 27th, 2007, 23:20	#2
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,771	Would that be your Norwegian Ferret? __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jun 28th, 2007, 01:30	#5
Viridis Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Switzerland Posts: 3	ferret Well, I am planning about travelling to india but I am still looking for information to see if ferrets are allow to enter to india before I start to even look for airline. V

Jun 28th, 2007, 01:54	#7
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,521	I just hear they're not allowed in Portugal, just for instance (you're not allowed to keep them there either for some reason). I'd call your embassy or airline company about it. The wiseness of it all I'll leave up to you. You can expect a lot of attention I guess (as if you wouldn't have a lot of it without the animal already), and I imagine e.g. fellow train passengers and so on won't all be very pleased with it. You'll also have plenty on your mind not having some small pet to look after. I toyed with the idea (being young & wild and all ) of bringing my dogs to India on my first trip. Once there, I was very happy I didn't. For me, and even more so for them. Now while a ferret may be more portable it's also harder in a way to look after, but you know your animal I'm sure. My advise: find a good baby sitter for it. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links Last edited by machadinha : Jun 30th, 2007 at 19:27.

Jun 28th, 2007, 02:33	#10
Viridis Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Switzerland Posts: 3	Ferret Just am wondering if Ferret are allow in india. I really like the idea of travelling with my pet as I cannot find any baby sitter around and it would cost a lot just as much to baby sit during the time.

Jun 27th, 2007, 23:26	#3
birds Adopt a stray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Goa Posts: 537	Why on earth would one want to travel with a pet ferret? Many animals are not particulary fond of travel, let alone in India. I don't know whether you are allowed to bring them in but if a ferret is categorised as a rodent, I can imagine you may not. On the practical side of matters, most hotels and restaurants in India are not (yet) animal friendly and I can imagine that a ferret will freak people out a little. As I started, why on earth would you do it? Unless you are planning to move permanently to India.

Jun 27th, 2007, 23:38	#4
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,771	What kind of airline ticket does one get for a ferret? This is so wild, I'm almost inclined to believe that it isn't a windup!

Jun 28th, 2007, 01:46	#6
birds Adopt a stray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Goa Posts: 537	Aren't ferrets often used as test animals in (medical) research? If that is indeed the case, it will be hard to convince customs you bring in this animal 'only' to travel with. You are already aving a hard time to convince me...

Jun 28th, 2007, 02:26	#9
moo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: original york Posts: 118	Leave the ferret and get a temporary mongoose while you're there - same family . . .

Jun 28th, 2007, 02:50	#12
Silmaril Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 59	This had better not be serious . . . If this is serious, then I am unimpressed by your treatment of your pet. Yes, that's harsh, but I really think you haven't thought about this. Ferrets DO NOT COPE WELL WITH HEAT!!! I repeat: YOUR FERRET WILL SUFFER AND MAYBE DIE!!! You would have to find a way to keep it seriously cool - short of an air con cage I don't see how you'd do it. They are also sensitive to cold, and I really don't know how they would cope with altitude (just to stop you thinking "oh, I'll take it to Nepal instead") In addition, ferrets are vulnerbale to a range of diseases including rabies-you would have to have it vaccinated. Then there is the fact that they need a lot of attention to be happy-what are you going to do if you go sightseeing for the day, or want to go somewhere that won't take your ferret? Then there are the monkeys and dogs which roam around in parts of India-to them a ferret would be dinner, and I imagine a monkey especially could snatch it pretty fast! How would you feel then? Ferrets do have a strong odour, and any animal makes a mess - are you going to carry a cage, clean it out etc. and pay hotel managers for any damage caused? As you must know, ferrets like to knaw, explore, escape and generally cause havock! I don't want to make a personal attack on you if this is an honest mistake; it is possible that you have just not thought at all about what you are doing. If you have thought about it and still decided to go ahead then frankly I'm disgusted. The kindest thing to do if you want to go away for months is to find a new home for your ferret. Try and do this in advance so you can help it to settle in, as you will know the animal and may be better able to train it to its new environment, as well as helping the new owner get used to any of its quirks (ferrets seem to automatically come with some quirk or other). Do make sure the new owner knows that they are taking on a demanding pet - not as independent or hardy as a dog or especially a cat, but cannot be left caged and alone for the same lenght of time as a hamster (at least not without seriously distressing it). __________________ I wonder as I wander and the wondering gets stronger . . .

Jun 28th, 2007, 03:21	#13
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,187	Well whether it's 100% serious or not .... he's certainly making a valiant attempt to find out. http://www.petpig.com/petforum/forum-display1-312.aspx __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Nov 8th, 2007, 16:01	#14
PaniPuri Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hyderabad at present Posts: 30	Why would you want to bring a ferret to India? I had two pet ferrets when I was a kid.. I lived in Oregon. We were going to go camping in California and I wanted to take my ferrets (Scooter and Tinkerbell) with us, but my dad said it was illegal to import Ferrets across the border into California.. I don't know if it's true or not. Ferrets are fun pets. Mine ate cat food, slept with the cats and had a giant doll house for a home..

Nov 9th, 2007, 16:39	#15
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,959	Panipuri - OP posted in June and hasn't replied since last post before yours. Now since (through IM!) I have discovered the meaning of 'troll' I think OP may be one! If not, OP leave your ferret at home, it is a ridiculous idea from my point of view. It won't be welcome in guesthouses or hotels. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

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