| Author | : Gerry Bucsis |
| Publisher | : Barron's Educational Series |
| Total Pages | : 88 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780764100932 |
Advice on hassle-free travel, housing and equipment, managing problems such as carpet clawing, and protecting ferrets from household hazards.
| Author | : Kim Schilling |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 420 |
| Release | : 2011-04-04 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 1118051548 |
Thinking about getting a ferret? Want to make sure you’re giving the ferret you already have the best possible care? Ferrets For Dummies helps you decide whether a ferret is for you and give your little fellah a healthy, happy home. It’s packed with practical information on feeding, housing, health maintenance, and medical care. This friendly, plain-English guide gives you the authoritative information you need in a cut-to-the-chase, quick-reference format. You’ll find the latest on appropriate diets for ferrets, dental hygiene, common ferret diseases and infections, and designing and establishing an enjoyable and enriching environment for both your ferret and yourself. You’ll also get solid tips about how to get to know your ferret and introduce it to other family members and how and when to give your ferret and his cage a good cleaning. Discover how to: Choose the perfect ferret Ferret-proof your house Handle ferret first-aid Make foods your ferret will love Deal with behavior issues Select terrific ferret toys Interpret your ferret’s actions Find the best vet for your ferret Travel with your ferret Make sure your little friend doesn’t get bored Decide whether to breed your ferret Complete with helpful lists of ferret myths and misconceptions as well as recipes for meals your ferret will gobble up, Ferrets For Dummies is the resource you need to keep your ferret happy and healthy for years to come.
| Author | : Karen Dale Dustman |
| Publisher | : Fox Chapel Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 144 |
| Release | : 2002-03-01 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 1937049280 |
Even though ferrets are relatively new to the pet world, these charming weasels have been human companions for thousands of years, as author Karen Dale Dustman shares in the opening of Ferrets. The first chapter of the book (“A Nod to Ferret History”) paints a fascinating portrait of ferrets’ place in human and natural history (who knew they were related to minks?). Since ferrets aren’t legal in all states (or cities and counties, depending on local statutes), potential owners are advised to do their homework before purchasing a ferret. (A complete chapter on legal and regulatory concerns can be found at the end of the book.) The chapter “Choosing a Ferret Companion” offers solid advice about selecting a healthy ferret, where to purchase, and owner considerations such as spaying/neutering and de-scenting. The author has written two excellent chapters about acclimating the new ferret to the home and living with this clever, fun-loving critter. These chapters detail the selection of the best cage, litter box options, feeding, ferret-proofing the home for safety, grooming, and daily care. The most important chapter in the book focuses on training the naturally mischievous ferret from developing unacceptable habits (including nipping and squirming). A bright, well-mannered ferret can also be trained to use a litter box, walk on a harness and leash, and perform tricks. The chapter also discusses strategies for dealing with a lost ferret and the importance of microchipping. Keeping the ferret healthy is the subject of “Medical Basics,” a chapter that covers choosing a veterinarian, routine checkups, vaccinations, rabies, heartworm, and ferret-specific ailments. Sidebars on warning signs and first aid will prove especially helpful in emergencies. The appendices of the book include hints for photographing the ferret and lists of clubs, organizations, and websites. Glossary of terms and index included.
| Author | : Amy Gelman |
| Publisher | : Lerner Publications |
| Total Pages | : 68 |
| Release | : 2000-01-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9780822522645 |
Follows an eleven-year-old girl through the experience of choosing and caring for two pet ferrets; includes information about their physical characteristics, behaviors, health requirements, and associated costs.
| Author | : Colin Patterson |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 148 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Pets |
| ISBN | : 1847285236 |
If you want your ferret to be happy and safe and live double the average ferret lifespan -- If you don't have a clue what to do to when your ferret bites people or goes to the bathroom outside the litter box -- If you'd like your ferret to be overjoyed and greet you when you get home from work -- -- then this could be the most exciting book you'll ever read. You'll learn everything you need to know to have a long life with a well-behaved ferret who's pleasant to be around and feels affection toward you.
| Author | : Matthew Debanks |
| Publisher | : Fred Quaye |
| Total Pages | : 13 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 1471716147 |
A ferret is one of the most delightful pets an owner can hope to have. These creatures will bond with their owner and they have particularly unique personalities which can make them a delight to watch. However they also require a little bit more attention than a mouse or a hamster would and so you need to think about whether your will be able to give them this time before adopting one. Ferrets do have several health issues that as an owner you need to be aware of. Firstly a ferret will need to have annual rabies and distemper shots. You need to consider these financial costs before deciding whether to get a ferret.
| Author | : Seth Pywell |
| Publisher | : Seth Pywell |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2017-03-04 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780648032502 |
This book helps owners and ?experts? understand and train ferrets. Conventional wisdom states that ferrets are stubborn and difficult to train.This book explodes that myth.The author, Seth Pywell, has developed the F3 mustelid training system, achieving results that many ferret experts said where impossible. Such experts were only silenced when confronted by video evidence and live demonstrations.With the F3 training system, you can turn your ferret loose with confidence. Who do you know that can do this with their ferret running free in the wilderness? The author can, and so can you. When an animal is unwilling to cooperate with their human counterpart, it is always the human that has failed the animal, and we will all do well to remember this.This book empowers the reader to: Accurately interpret ferret body languageLearn the secrets of strengthening a bondAchieve reliable off-leash obedience in highly distracting environments Diagnose and resolve common behavioural issues.
| Author | : Katherine Quesenberry |
| Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Total Pages | : 611 |
| Release | : 2011-12-05 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1437702880 |
A concise guide to the care of small mammals, Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery covers the conditions seen most often in veterinary practice. The book emphasizes preventive medicine along with topics including disease management, ophthalmology, dentistry, and zoonosis. More than 400 illustrations demonstrate key concepts related to radiographic interpretation, relevant anatomy, and diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic techniques. Now in full color, this edition adds coverage of more surgical procedures and expands coverage of zoonotic disease. From editors Katherine Quesenberry and James W. Carpenter, along with a team of expert contributors, the "Pink Book" provides an authoritative, single source of information that is hard to find elsewhere. A logical organization makes it quick and easy to find important information, with each section devoted to a single animal and chapters within each section organized by body system. Over 400 photographs and illustrations highlight key concepts such as radiographic interpretation and the main points of diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic techniques. A chapter on ophthalmology provides hard-to-find information on eye care for ferrets, rabbits, rodents, and other small mammals. Coverage of preventive medicine includes basic biology, husbandry, and routine care of the healthy animal. The drug formulary supplies dosage instructions for ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, rats/mice, prairie dogs, hedgehogs, and sugar gliders. Chapter outlines offer at-a-glance overviews of the contents of each chapter. Handy tables and charts make it easy to find key information. Expanded Zoonotic Diseases chapter adds more depth along with the latest information on the rising potential for disease transmission to humans as exotic pets become more popular. Additional surgical procedures for each species are included, some with step-by-step instructions accompanied by color photographs and line drawings. Full-color images show the sometimes minute structures of these small animals and make accurate diagnoses easier, especially for lymphoproliferative diseases of rabbits, endoscopy, cytology, and hematology.
