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Black-footed ferrets in the wild are susceptible to becoming prey themselves. Common predators of ferrets include coyotes (Canis latrans), badgers (Taxidea taxus) and great-horned owls (Bubo virginianus). Other predators can include bobcats (Lynx rufus) and hawks and eagles.
The food ferrets eat must also be high in animal protein and fat to help maintain a healthy immune system. As long as ferrets have enough fat and protein in their diet, they have no need for carbohydrates. Having too many carbohydrates can cause insulinoma, a tumor of the pancreas, and diarrhea in ferrets.