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I know this is super random but I figured I would ask anyway! My boyfriend really really wants a ferret. We can't have a cat or a dog, as my complex requires you to pay extra for them and has a ton of ridiculous rules about what "types" you can and can't have, and it is definitely not the right time in our lives for a dog. We went to the pet store the other day to take a look at them, and they were super cute and friendly. One of the workers described them as "puppies forever" which Derek really liked. I'm just worried about a few things, first off, the smell. I know you can have them neutered/spayed and that significantly reduces the smell, which would would definitely plan on doing, but I just don't want the whole house to reek of ferret. The only place we could put the huge cage would be in our bedroom, and I'm worried that all of our clothes/bedding ect would smell of ferret - definitely not something I want. The second thing I'm worried about is health problems, I know that they tend to get back problems and cancer, and while we can afford routine shots and minor procedures, we cannot afford to spend 1000+ dollars if something goes wrong. Anyone have any experience with them?