We are going on vacation in a couple months. We currently have two ferrets, Felix & Layla. Is it best to let them stay at home and have them checked on a couple times a day or board at their vet? We have had them boarded before shortly after getting our girl ferret because we wasn't sure what she was capable of. They allow us to bring there cage, food, etc. and supposedly get them out throughout the day plus they work long hours. Or is it best to let them stay in their own environment? Their room and hallway is ferret proof so they have plenty of room to play. My parents usually check on them twice a day for fresh water and just hang out for a bit when we go out of town. However, this trip will be for a total of 7 days. About the same time we boarded them for last time. I'm just not sure if they will be more depressed only see people a couple times a day or staying in a cage most of the day?

If it were me, I'd leave them at home to be checked on.  It'll be less stress for them to be in their quiet home and just being checked on a few times a day for a week, then to be moved completely and into a chaotic environment seeing different people every time.

I'd leave them at home over boarding at a vet, assuming they're healthy.  Kennels are noisy places, unless the cats and dogs are in separate buildings.  They MIGHT get out of the cage a few minutes a day while it's being cleaned.  The one advantage of boarding is if one were to get sick while there, they MIGHT be noticed sooner.

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