| Subject | Date Asked |
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| accident | 10/12/2009 |
Q: My Black eyed albino is about 1.5 yrs old. two days ago he had an accident that resulted in a scrape ...
A: I'm sorry your little guy had an accident! From what you're describing, if the cut is shallow, then ...
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| Ill old ferret | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have an 11 year old ferret named Bert who has fallen quite ill. He's never been sick before. My ...
A: I think I may be responding to this a little late as you sent it last night. I sincerely apologize ...
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| Ferret keeping me awake | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets from the same litter. They are 3 months old. One ferret wakes me up every night for ...
A: The only thing I can think of is he hasn't quite adapted to your schedule yet? Ferrets are ...
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| ferret | 9/22/2009 |
Q: 1) I belive she is 2 or 3. 2) no. 3) premium ferret diet. 4) green and had cloth in it. 5) ...
A: This is a serious situation that needs to be handled by a veterinarian right away! Unfortunately, ...
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| my ferret ate red licorish | 9/3/2009 |
Q: She ate almost the whole box of red licorish and she has red diarrea! It looks like blood and im ...
A: She should be fine after a while. The sugar in it is probably making her have the diarrhea, but as ...
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| Introducing bonded pairs/ not playing | 9/1/2009 |
Q: My question is, I have two ferret Tink, a 4yr old female and Bill a 2 1/2 yr old male. They have ...
A: You have to remember with newly adopted ferrets that they are getting used to you, their new ...
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| hiccups etc | 8/31/2009 |
Q: i am talking about a one year 9ld ferret that looks as if she has hiccups sometimes. is it possible ...
A: By that time, they should be comfortable with him and you should be fine with leaving them with him. ...
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| Piper | 8/30/2009 |
Q: and thankyou for your quick response to my previous question on Piper. Piper has never had a swollen ...
A: ), I am so sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I thought I had answered this question, but ...
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| question about hairball treatment for ferrets | 8/29/2009 |
Q: ) I got Excel Kittemalt Hairball treatment Remedy Paste for cats, because I couldnt find specialized ...
A: With those kinds of hairball treatments, I usually say about a half inch to an inch every few days ...
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| hiccups etc | 8/29/2009 |
Q: i am talking about a one year 9ld ferret that looks as if she has hiccups sometimes. is it possible ...
A: Hiccups happen, especially in younger ferrets and they are usually nothing to worry about. To my ...
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| nipping | 8/26/2009 |
Q: i sent a message a few days ago and you told me to try the scruff and snuggle technique and i have ...
A: The scruff and snuggle takes time, as I said, but it is effective. You just have to have patience ...
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| Introducing a new ferret | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have had a trio of ferrets that have been together as a group for about 2 years now. Ducky ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay in answering this question. How is Coco doing? Has she been eating ...
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| Figuring out my Ferret Behavior | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I recently (About 3 weeks ago) got a 3, almost 4 month, old male ferret. He's been fun and active ...
A: It seems that what you're describing is pretty normal ferret behavior. It seems to me that he is ...
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| Piper | 8/22/2009 |
Q: and thankyou for your quick response to my previous question on Piper. Piper has never had a swollen ...
A: (and Snuffles, Bundy, Piper, Gibson, Ivy, Shaka, and Paws :) ), Acidophilus is a good option if ...
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| young ferret biting | 8/21/2009 |
Q: i have just bought 2 young polecats both jills, i have had them for 2 weeks now they are 10 weeks ...
A: I am so sorry about the delay in getting back to you. If you are still looking for information on ...
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| Keke | 8/20/2009 |
Q: My ferret is named keke, she is 3 years and I love her to pieces. She eats the Ferret food provided ...
A: Given her age (at three years, a ferret is very nearly middle aged in a lot of cases), and her ...
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| Piper | 8/19/2009 |
Q: and thankyou for your quick response to my previous question on Piper. Piper has never had a swollen ...
A: Debbie and Piper, I would start out at three per day and see how it goes and then, as the days go ...
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| Could my ferret just be lazy? | 8/17/2009 |
Q: My ferret is just over six months old and he is a love bug. But when he walks around he tends to ...
A: Hind end weakness has many different causes ranging from anemia to heart problems. This is why I ...
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| ferret babies | 8/17/2009 |
Q: what baby ferret eat and drink between 6 and 7 weeks old? ANSWER: Hello Nikolas, At that age, you ...
A: I'm not sure milk is the way you want to go because it has really no value for ferrets. They need a ...
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| ferret babies | 8/16/2009 |
Q: what baby ferret eat and drink between 6 and 7 weeks old?
A: At that age, you can probably start feeding them hard food that is softened by warm water. With ...
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| bald spot followup question | 8/15/2009 |
Q: We have had fuzzies for many years. Always 2. All but the first ones have been rescues. We have ...
A: Karen, I am sorry you're having trouble finding a vet! Here are some links that I have. Maybe you ...
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| New Ferret Owner- Biting & Attitude | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I have a question about a new female ferret that we have just gotten here recently. We got her from ...
A: Whitney, Please don't ever apologize for asking questions! I would rather you have your questions ...
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| Itchy Ferret | 8/14/2009 |
Q: I just adopted my first ferret. He is a white (not really albino because he has some dark hairs here ...
A: Welcome to the wonderful and sometimes stressful world of ferret parenting! It really is a joy to ...
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| bald spot | 8/14/2009 |
Q: We have had fuzzies for many years. Always 2. All but the first ones have been rescues. We have ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear your little guy is having some trouble. Normally, bald spots mean adrenal ...
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| New Ferret Owner- Biting & Attitude | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have a question about a new female ferret that we have just gotten here recently. We got her from ...
A: Since she is brand new to your home and your dog, probably, she'll need some time to get used to ...
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| should I buy a ferret? | 8/12/2009 |
Q: We have two toy poodles which we love very much; one 8 year old female and very calm, the other is ...
A: Ferrets are amazing animals, but I'm not sure they will suit your particular family's needs very ...
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| traveling | 8/11/2009 |
Q: this friday me and my family are going to utah and were wondering if it would be ok to leave the ...
A: Hey Madeline, I'm so sorry about the mix-up with this question. I thought I put myself on ...
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| Trip to the vets! | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I have 3 young ferrets (approx 14 weeks) who are still very interested in biting hands. I'm ...
A: I'm not sure if you've already taken your ferrets into the vet for their check-up but even if you ...
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| ferret | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I have two questions the first is my ferret wont use her litter box what can i do to get her to use ...
A: This: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=11+1280&aid=553 is a good link as far as the actual ...
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| Difference in colors? | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old ferret who I have had since he was 8 weeks old. I am very confused as to if he ...
A: I would say that he is probably a cinnamon, but cinnamons and champagnes look quite a bit alike in ...
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| Hairball remedies plus | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I have 7 ferrets and love them all. A few questions for you. I have one that had a large hairball. I ...
A: I am so very sorry that I have not answered this question sooner. I have been very busy with work ...
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| Tumor ?? | 7/30/2009 |
Q: My ferret died recently of Adrenal disease with his tumor being the size of a plum. He lost some ...
A: I am extremely sorry for your loss. I know it must be a very difficult time for you. Adrenal disease ...
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| sudden illness/death | 7/29/2009 |
Q: howdy, I just lost my furry little guy to a sudden illness. guess I'll cover the basics. he was ...
A: I am so sorry for your loss. This is an incredibly hard thing to deal with when you're not feeling ...
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| lump on ferrets mouth | 7/28/2009 |
Q: my ferret is about one and a half years old. one day I went to go pull him out of his cage and i ...
A: Unfortunately, I'm not sure what it could be. You said the lump is hard? It may be a bone growth, ...
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| weight loss | 7/27/2009 |
Q: my ferret eve is about 1 1/2 years old.she seems to have lost quite a bit of weight over the last 2 ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that your little one is having some trouble. Unfortunately, weight loss can be ...
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| ferret stress | 7/25/2009 |
Q: i just got a ferret and he is older im not sure someone found him and i got him, but he is on the ...
A: Brittney, It does look like it might be a case of blackheads on the tail, or "rat tail", as some ...
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| ferret stress | 7/24/2009 |
Q: i just got a ferret and he is older im not sure someone found him and i got him, but he is on the ...
A: Hair loss does generally indicate adrenal disease but it isn't always adrenal disease. Can you send ...
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| balding tail | 7/23/2009 |
Q: The ferret I am talking about is one year old and her poops are normal. I was wondering if it is ...
A: Madeline, You would want to wash her tail just like you would wash it when you give her a bath. ...
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| balding tail | 7/22/2009 |
Q: The ferret I am talking about is one year old and her poops are normal. I was wondering if it is ...
A: It does look like it might be a case of blackheads on the tail, or "rat tail", as some people call ...
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| Ferret Vet | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets. The estimated ages are around 2. The previous owner was unsure of there ages. ...
A: Stephanie, It could be a dominance thing but I think most likely, it might be a playing type of ...
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| poollllll | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I have 2 fuzzies.Male and Female.I have a pool and just wanted to know if the chlorine will harm ...
A: Some, most actually, ferrets do not like water. Do your ferrets like water or does it scare them? If ...
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| balding tail | 7/21/2009 |
Q: The ferret I am talking about is one year old and her poops are normal. I was wondering if it is ...
A: Balding tail is usually a sign of adrenal disease in ferrets, but considering that your ferret is ...
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| Ferret Vet | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets. The estimated ages are around 2. The previous owner was unsure of there ages. ...
A: By initial, do you mean starter shots or they are just do for their booster shots? Because if they ...
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| my ferrets | 7/15/2009 |
Q: their stool's arent healthy, green sometimes and a lot of dihirrea. they sleep all the time, they ...
A: If you think they aren't getting enough nutrition, that is probably the case and you can definitely ...
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| Cage and ferret pack questions. | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I am trying to research and obtain opinions regarding cages. Do you feel that they are necessary? I ...
A: This is a tricky question because not everyone has the same opinion about caging ferrets. They are ...
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| Heartworm medication | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I have two ferrets, they are both a little over four months old. They are very picky and will not ...
A: Jessi, Ferretone is such a helpful tool in dealing with ferrets that I really suggest that you get ...
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| Heartworm medication | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I have two ferrets, they are both a little over four months old. They are very picky and will not ...
A: Have you tried Ferretone with your ferrets yet? It is really helpful in situations like this. You ...
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| Litterbox | 7/9/2009 |
Q: We have three ferrets. They are all very healthy. Two of them are one year old and the other is 7 ...
A: Yes, ferrets do like to rearrange their cages a bit. This happens to everyone, so don't feel alone! ...
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| Freckles | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old male ferret, that is healthy, friendly, just overall great. Recently I have ...
A: This sort of change is fairly common. Ferrets are always changing in appearance, so I wouldn't be ...
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| cold ferret | 7/7/2009 |
Q: just foundmy ferret who is 2 years old and healthy in the freezer crying after about an hour please ...
A: This is a very serious situation and I would please encourage you to always keep a close eye on what ...
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| Ferret weaning | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I have a ferret that I brought on saturday. He was born on may 7th so he should be weaned. I have ...
A: Coral, What I did when my ferrets were not so excited about using their water bottles is I put a ...
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| Ferrets | 6/30/2009 |
Q: My name is Cheyenne and I am considering on getting a ferret. I have already seen one i like at the ...
A: I am so sorry that I haven't gotten back to you! I have been pretty busy lately. You ask a very ...
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| vaccinations | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I am interested in purchasing a ferret. I live in an apt and am leaning towards a ferret as a new ...
A: I'm not sure if you realize, but in this question, you've asked way more than what you actually ...
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| Ferret weaning | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have a ferret that I brought on saturday. He was born on may 7th so he should be weaned. I have ...
A: Ferret kits (babies) have a little trouble with hard food at first, especially early. I would ...
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| My ferrets.... | 6/25/2009 |
Q: One is believed to be 3 years old the other 2-4 but I am not will sure, they have been treated for ...
A: It is possible that maggots just got into the litter box, depending on how much you clean it. You ...
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| Diahreah | 6/23/2009 |
Q: Info Needed By You -He is 1 -Never ill -Eats Nutriphace Gold -Has a big room to run in. My question ...
A: I'm sorry this took so long to answer! Sometimes diarrhea happens, and there isn't really too much ...
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| Basics | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what kind of games ferrets like because they are getting bored with their toys. Two ...
A: http://www.faqs.org/faqs/pets/ferret-faq/part3/section-7.html This has many game ideas for ferrets. ...
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| Baby ferret's bottom | 6/22/2009 |
Q: Yesterday I bought a 1 month old ferret from PetCo to accompany the 2 that I already have and last ...
A: This sounds like a simple case of prolapsed rectum. This happens with new baby ferrets. It happens ...
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| Ferret is very weak | 6/20/2009 |
Q: The ferret is of old age (above 5). Recently he started to act very weak and just wants to sleep. ...
A: There are many problems that ferrets can have that might show hind end weakness; anything from ...
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| Brisbie | 6/20/2009 |
Q: Brisbie is a 10 year old cinnamon ferret. She has been extremely lethargic for the past day. she ...
A: Lethargy is a symptom of so many different things, I don't feel comfortable giving any tips at this ...
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| Flea Combs | 6/19/2009 |
Q: Do flea combs remove fleas or do they just tell you they are there?
A: According to what I've read, flea combs do aid in the removal of fleas. I have never used them ...
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| Constant Diarrhea | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I adopted an adult male ferret, and was told by previous owner that they had just changed his food ...
A: It sounds to me like the reason for his runny poops is all the food changes. Ferrets imprint on the ...
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| Is it okay for a ferret to eat cardboard? | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I just got this ferret from a friend, it's very healthy and it's 3 months old... I think. I was ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret. Welcome to the wonderful world of ferret parenthood. If you ever ...
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| new ferret with older | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have had two of my ferrets for 4 and a half years. They are both 7 now. One of them has been on ...
A: This sounds to me like it may just be a case of "working out the pecking order". How long have you ...
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| ferret poop | 6/16/2009 |
Q: . so shes sleeping alot and i noticed that her poop went from looking normal to 1 or 2 drops of a ...
A: A healthy ferret sleeps anywhere from 18-20 hours a day. That might just be her normal sleep ...
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| New ferret | 6/15/2009 |
Q: um, I recently, brought a male ferret, he is about 5 weeks old. I have not had males before only ...
A: Congratulations on the new addition to the family! You have to remember that sometimes ferrets come ...
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| Ferrets taking turns being dominant? | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I had 3 male ferrets, and about a month ago, we added another 2 males. The originals were ages 2.5, ...
A: Danielle, I am so sorry it has taken me so long to return this answer. It has been very hectic for ...
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| Baby Ferret Suckling | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I just got a baby ferret from Pet Pros yesterday. They claim he is 8 weeks old, but I think he may ...
A: Suckling happens in ferrets that are weaned too early and given that he came from a pet store, this ...
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| Ferret coughing or sneezing? | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I have a ferret I just got from a pet store a month ago. Just recently she seems to have some sort ...
A: Ferrets tend to get kibble stuck in their throats because they eat so fast. It happens and it is ...
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| 12 week old female bullying my 3 y/o albino male | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I have had an albino male fixed ferret for almost 3 years and about a month ago i bought a silver ...
A: There is probably a dominance issue being worked out between them, as is normal for an old ferret ...
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| feeder chicks | 4/8/2009 |
Q: i no its safe for then to eat the fur and bones but i was just abit worried about the claws incase ...
A: It is very prudent to worry about that, and I must confess, I have never thought about it as I don't ...
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| shedding | 4/7/2009 |
Q: Two of our ferrets are about one year old and then the other is four months. They all have no ...
A: I would say that it is a better bet to brush your ferrets rather than the bathing option. Of course, ...
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| Lost ferret. | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Me and my Brother found a ferret the other day, which we think has escaped/been dumped. Were keeping ...
A: That is so nice that you took that ferret into your home, even if you are only keeping him until you ...
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| Toys | 4/5/2009 |
Q: The ferrets I am talking about are healthy and two are about one year old and the other one is four ...
A: Madeline, Eunice, Becky and Skippy, Ferrets are just like people in that they all have varying ...
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| Ferret coughs and other ferret weight lose | 4/3/2009 |
Q: my ferrets are boys and colors are white and black and the black (ferret) use to be fat but now he ...
A: There could be any number of reasons for both problems you are describing, so I'm afraid I'm not ...
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| hair | 4/3/2009 |
Q: The ferret I am talking about is one year old and healthy. I was brushing her beings shedding ...
A: Ferrets can tend to shed a lot during shedding time. Given that she's only a year, I think it is ...
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| Ferret going outside | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I just got a ferret from the petstore about 3 days ago. Im not sure how old he is but still on the ...
A: I've never had to deal with an outbreak of fleas with my ferrets, so I'm not totally sure, to tell ...
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| vomiting ferret that is otherwise happy | 4/1/2009 |
Q: first of all, you and your fellow ferret experts are a great service - thanks for taking the time to ...
A: You are so welcome! I am so glad that I could help you. It is so hard to care for pets sometimes, ...
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| diet | 4/1/2009 |
Q: im going to feed her on dried kibble but i also want to feed her raw meat such as chicken and turkey ...
A: Congratulations on deciding to get a ferret! Ferrets are really wonderful animals and caring for ...
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| I adopted 2 Ferrets | 4/1/2009 |
Q: So let me start from the beginning About 3 wks ago I purchased a marshals baby ferret he is great I ...
A: First, I want to thank you for taking in some ferrets that needed a home. It makes me so happy to ...
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| Ferret going outside | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I just got a ferret from the petstore about 3 days ago. Im not sure how old he is but still on the ...
A: I would say that he's probably only 2-3 months old if you got him from a pet store, which means he's ...
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| tapeworm treatment | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I have a cat that has tapeworms. Should I treat my ferrets, even though I do not see them in the ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear your kitty has tapeworms! That must be awful! I don't *think* there is much of ...
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| I'm worried about my ferret... | 3/31/2009 |
Q: i'm worried about my ferret Rikki... He is almost a year old and he seems way too skinny. I don't ...
A: Here are some links to some vets that might be in your area: NEVADA 89117 Dr. Kolmstetter Park ...
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| vomiting ferret that is otherwise happy | 3/30/2009 |
Q: first of all, you and your fellow ferret experts are a great service - thanks for taking the time to ...
A: Ferrets are programmed, from their time in the wild, to not show that they are sick until its too ...
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| cold? | 3/30/2009 |
Q: The ferrets I am speaking of are healthy and one is one and the other is 4 months. At first the ...
A: Madeline! Officially, ferrets can't get the cold virus from us, but they can contract the flu ...
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| Vet | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could find a vet for me. I live in Klamath Falls, Oregon. =) Thank you so ...
A: Here are some links for you: ...
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| Healthy/Happy Ferret just puked several times, now seems fine??? | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I have a healthy/friendly ferret that usualy has no problems, I just noticed him throw up about 4 ...
A: Sometimes, ferrets eat too fast and the food doesn't get digested, so it all comes back up. As long ...
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| Ferret recovering from surgery | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My ferret, Pumpkin, had surgery a week ago to remove an obstruction that turned out to be a large ...
A: I am so glad that you got her to a vet in time to have that surgery. That is such a dangerous ...
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| food | 3/27/2009 |
Q: This is not a question this is a thank you. I told you about my ferret having a blue belly and his ...
A: Julie, I am so glad to hear that your kids are doing better. I'm very glad I could help you and ...
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| Fruity Cheerios and Ferrets | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Our ferret loves fruity cheerios is it ok for him to eat them?
A: Unfortunately, there is nothing nutritionally valuable in a fruity cheerio to your ferret. They are ...
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| vet | 3/26/2009 |
Q: and if you could, can you please give me an adress or number to a vet to take my ferret a check up. ...
A: Here is one: Westgate Veterinary Center 770 West Bartlett Rd (Chicagoland Area) Bartlett, IL ...
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| metamucil? | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I have heard and read that ferrets can have metamucil. Is the metamucil they are talking about ...
A: Metamucil is okay to give to ferrets, but I would suggest Vetasyl, which is like a pet form of ...
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| Angora Ferrets | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I am just curious if you know of any breeders that have Angora ferrets in the northwest ...
A: I've never been terribly interested in angora ferrets, to tell you the truth! This question got me ...
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| mosquitos | 3/23/2009 |
Q: It is so funny to watch our three month old ferret ambush our other ferrets and then sit there and ...
A: I'm not totally sure how you would tell as my ferrets have never been bitten by a mosquito. I assume ...
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| dry feet | 3/23/2009 |
Q: We have three ferrets two are one year old and the other is three months old. They all have no ...
A: Madeline, You don't need to apologize. I apologize if I sounded rude! It is not a problem at all! ...
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| vet | 3/23/2009 |
Q: and if you could, can you please give me an adress or number to a vet to take my ferret a check up. ...
A: I would be happy to help you out with that. Just tell me what city and state you're in and I will ...
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| ferret food | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I get this ferret food called super premium ferret blend by natural harvest. I was wondering if it ...
A: I have never heard of that food, I don't think. I googled it and I couldn't find it anywhere either. ...
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| play time | 3/23/2009 |
Q: When it gets hot is it okay to fill a little baby pool and let them play while supervised? Also, I ...
A: It is definitely okay for you to fill a kiddy pool with water when its too warm outside. Don't make ...
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| sucking | 3/22/2009 |
Q: It is so funny to watch our three month old ferret ambush our other ferrets and then sit there and ...
A: The ear sucking is probably due to early weaning in the case of your little one and should go away ...
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| Mounting? | 3/22/2009 |
Q: First of all, thanks very much for your time! I have two one-year-old (as of this month) ferrets: ...
A: Your vet is probably right, but I would have Loki brought in to have a work-up anyway, because it ...
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| Ferret | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I just wanted to ask you a couple of questions, I want to know what kind of ferret i have. i found ...
A: I must say that while it is very noble and I praise you for taking in a ferret you randomly found, I ...
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| General eating habits, etc | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I am so sorry to keep asking questions, but there are some anwsers I can not find. I have been ...
A: Carrie, It is entirely possible (and probable) that they aren't getting what they need from that ...
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| vets | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I called the Gunberral vet clinic and they said that a distemper shot costs 60 dollars with a ...
A: That is a pretty reasonable price. Feel free to shop around, but that seems like a fair price and ...
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| Farley :( | 3/20/2009 |
Q: My 2 yr. old ferret, Farley has been acting very weird. It's scaring me. He's been walking like he's ...
A: A lot of veterinarians offer something called CareCredit that is like a credit card that you use ...
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| ferret | 3/20/2009 |
Q: My 2 yr. old ferret, Farley has been acting very weird. It's scaring me. He's been walking like he's ...
A: Unfortunately, it sounds like your little guy has an intestinal blockage, which means he ate ...
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| Identifying where my babies are from | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I am so sorry to keep asking questions, but there are some anwsers I can not find. I have been ...
A: Carrie, Never apologize for asking questions! I would rather you ask me a ton of questions, rather ...
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| Sick Ferret | 3/19/2009 |
Q: Hey Jacquie! I asked about paint fumes last week. I think I jinxed myself cause now the oldest ...
A: I just wanted to follow up with you and make sure your little guy is okay. If you have any questions ...
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| dry feet | 3/19/2009 |
Q: We have three ferrets two are one year old and the other is three months old. They all have no ...
A: I think I have answered several questions for you already, correct? In the future, if you wouldn't ...
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| Follow up question... | 3/19/2009 |
Q: .My husband and I haverecently become the proud parents of 2 ferrets. Harley and Hannah brother and ...
A: To tell you the truth, Hannah is probably much more interested in the outlet with the plug than the ...
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| distemper nd rabies | 3/18/2009 |
Q: How often do your ferrets need the rabies and distemper shots? Two of our ferrets are year old ...
A: The rabies vaccine should updated yearly, and you should keep that documentation handy in case your ...
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| preventing emlination in corners of rooms | 3/17/2009 |
Q: .My husband and I haverecently become the proud parents of 2 ferrets. Harley and Hannah brother and ...
A: Harley and Hannah, Unfortunately, there is not a lot I can tell you to do that would be news to ...
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| hairball? | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My ferret Becky is about one year old and healthy. Her last poop was small and a little seedy and ...
A: Birdseed-like poops mean that food is moving through the system way too quickly. Becky isn't getting ...
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| ferret stool | 3/16/2009 |
Q: my ferret sometimes has loose stool ..it is sometimes formed but loose and sometimes a little bit of ...
A: It is normal for a ferret's stool to vary and fluctuate, depending on many different things. Their ...
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| harness | 3/16/2009 |
Q: Is it ever too early to harness train your ferret? I just got a new ferret and she is three months ...
A: The only reason I would say that it could be "too early" is because kits are little. They are ...
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| Ferret is ill!! | 3/15/2009 |
Q: 1)5-6 yr old small silver female ferret 2)no illness history/disease. she is vaccinated and ...
A: The purple skin around the wound could be bruising, especially as you suspect the wound was ...
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| New ferret | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My family and I just added a third addition to our family... another ferret! She is very energetic ...
A: New introductions are definitely traumatic for the ferret parents, but don't worry, they usually are ...
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| ferret necks | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I recently adopted a 2 year old ferret and I bought the book "Ferrets for Dummies", but I'm still ...
A: I know how hard it is to get a picture of a ferret! One second they are here and the next they are ...
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| how to mix a new ferret 's with established ferrets | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I recently got two new ferrets. they are nine months old. I feed them on Jameswellbeloved. They are ...
A: It is true that you shouldn't step in to "save" a new ferret but that is only if there is no ...
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| Question about my new ferrets health | 3/13/2009 |
Q: A couple of days ago I took in another ferret. He is 3 or 4 years old. The previous owner wasnt ...
A: This is potentially a life threatening situation that needs to be seen to IMMEDIATELY! As soon as ...
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| ferret necks | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I recently adopted a 2 year old ferret and I bought the book "Ferrets for Dummies", but I'm still ...
A: Congratulations on the new addition to the family and I'm so glad that you picked that book up. It ...
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| 2 Questions | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I have an approx 5 year old male albino ferret named Eazy, Eazy has been with us for almost 4 years ...
A: Eazy and Sleazy, I am so sorry to hear that Eazy has adrenal disease! It is difficult but in most ...
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| sudden aggression in ferret. | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Poppy is approx. 2 yrs old, I have had her for about 6 months. When I first got her she did have ...
A: Poppy and Milo, I am not sure what the problem could be, to be quite honest. Sudden aggression can ...
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| Hairball remidies | 3/11/2009 |
Q: My ferrets are about a year old and they have no medical history except one of them sprained their ...
A: That is such a cute picture of your ferret! I don't know if it was there before and I just didn't ...
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| ferret is 8 years old | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My ferret is somewhere around 8 years old. I’ve had her 7 to 71/2 years and I believe she was around ...
A: I am so sorry your ferret is not feeling well. From the symptoms you've described, it seems she may ...
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| Ferret litter | 3/9/2009 |
Q: My ferrets are about a year old and they have no medical history except one of them sprained their ...
A: Unfortunately, that litter is not good to use for ferrets. Ferrets tend to have the nasty habit of ...
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| new ferret | 3/8/2009 |
Q: we have a sable almost 2 yr old male ferret we give him marshall food but he doesnt seem to like it ...
A: I'm so glad you're thinking about bringing a new ferret into the home! Once someone gets a ferret, ...
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| My ferret is breathing rapidly and making funny noises. He's really skinny, too. | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I recently received a ferret from my brother's roommate who no longer wished to keep it. However, ...
A: Poor Itachi! I'm so sorry he isn't feeling too well. And I'm sorry I didn't get to this question ...
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| vermifuge | 3/7/2009 |
Q: Bonjour, Je vous ai posé une question récemment sur oů trouver des éleveurs de furets et vous ...
A: Bonjour Isabella, A ma connaissance, mes furets n'obtiennent pas de vers intestinaux comme un chiot ...
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| cage biting | 3/5/2009 |
Q: hey, i really need help. you see im 13 teen and i have school in the morning, and when im trying to ...
A: Ferrets are a big responsibility. I have had pets all my life and I believe that they are unlike any ...
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| Ookii | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 4-5 month old male ferret named Ookii who has been having on and off diarrhea for a while ...
A: I'm so sorry that your little guy is having trouble! I will try to help as best I can. First, I ...
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| vermifuge | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Bonjour, Je vous ai posé une question récemment sur oů trouver des éleveurs de furets et vous ...
A: Bonjour Isabella, Je suis si désolé que je ne vous suis pas retourné ŕ plus tôt ! J'ai été trčs ...
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| Ferrets am i ready??? | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Hey i am 13 and i just got a chinchilla for my birthday! I did research for months and i new a lot ...
A: Ferrets are a big responsibility. I'm not sure about chinchillas, but I think ferrets might take ...
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| biting | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I purchased my Zoey (3 mos old) 4 days ago at Petco. She was actually purchased as a cagemate for ...
A: Zoey and Sasha, Congratulations on the new additions to the family! Welcoming to the wonderful ...
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| ferret gagging question | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Fuzz is my first ferret, he is almost 2 years old and has never been sick before. He has gotten into ...
A: My suggestion about the soup is to use Swanson brand chicken broth with NO SODIUM! That would be ...
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| Bath Time for my ferret.... | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I'm a brand new,first time owner of a 14 week old baby ferret who I have named Marcel (because his ...
A: I LOVE Friends! I have all the seasons and I watch them all the time! Haha. Your Marcel sounds like ...
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| Ferret No Longer Using Litter Box | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Alright, I have an approximately year and a half old sable female who is just shy of being thrown ...
A: Felix and Sadie, For the litter training, you will never see your ferret fully litter trained 100% ...
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| ferret gagging question | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Fuzz is my first ferret, he is almost 2 years old and has never been sick before. He has gotten into ...
A: Keith and Fuzz! I am so glad he's feeling a little better. Yes, ferret tummies are way sensitive ...
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| Ferret Biting.....Hard! | 2/25/2009 |
Q: we just bought an 8 week old ferret from a breeder yesterday and he was so beautiful, falling asleep ...
A: I just want to say something about food real quick because a lot of kitten foods aren't up to par as ...
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| ferret gagging question | 2/24/2009 |
Q: Fuzz is my first ferret, he is almost 2 years old and has never been sick before. He has gotten into ...
A: I'm so sorry your little guy is feeling under the weather. It is very wise for you to take him in at ...
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| where can I found a breeder? | 2/23/2009 |
Q: I'm from Québec Canada and i'm so despareted to find a ferret breeder near to me. I'm a ferret lover ...
A: Your English isn't bad, don't worry! If you're more comfortable speaking French, I can always try to ...
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| leg weakness | 2/23/2009 |
Q: RUPERT IS ABOUT 8 YEARS OLD. HAS BEEN HEALTHY AND EATS WELL. DRY FERRET FOOD AND I GIVE HIM A FERRET ...
A: I am so sorry that it has taken me so long to get to this question! I usually stay right on top of ...
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| E.C.E. symptoms | 2/22/2009 |
Q: =) You are such a huge help. My most recent problem: A few weeks ago i started noticing my 4 ...
A: It is not a problem! I am so glad that I can be of help to you! Here is a poop chart (with ...
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| blue belly | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 1yr old male that I have noticed a blue tint to his belly. I honestly cannot say if it has ...
A: This shouldn't be anything to worry about. The blue that you see on your ferret should just be hair ...
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| Introducing puppy to our ferrets | 2/21/2009 |
Q: We have a 2 yr old male ferret and a 1 yr old female. We just chose to add a 10 wk old male ...
A: I am so sorry it took me so long to answer this question! I am usually very punctual. I have been ...
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| ferret activites | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Recently my husband and I adopted a 6 month old albino ferret. After taking him to the vet and ...
A: Congratulations on the new addition to the family! If you have further questions in the future, ...
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| Baby Ferrets Food | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I just today, purchased a baby ferret from a pet store. I bought the ferret food that they had ...
A: Congratulations on your new little addition to the family. Welcome to the wonderfully whacky world ...
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| Ferret Beer Belly | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old male ferret. He eats a mix between Marshall Ferret food and Mazuri Ferret food. ...
A: Congrats on being a great ferret mommy and noticing this kind of thing! A little extra weight in the ...
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| Dander | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Do Ferrets have dander
A: From what I've read, ferrets do have dander that is an allergen for some people. If you are ...
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| Severe biting problem | 2/17/2009 |
Q: i just recently got two new baby ferrets that are litter mates. they are about six to eight months ...
A: Angel, and Fice, I am so sorry you seem to have an out of control little one on your hands! The ...
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| picky eater | 2/17/2009 |
Q: My ferret Huck is a little over a year old. He got pretty sick a little while ago with ...
A: I am so sorry you're going through all of this with your poor Huck! My suggestion for you is to try ...
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| Litter training - 2 months later! | 2/16/2009 |
Q: My baby, Wilson Julius Woland Shapiro, is 6 months old and a generally sweet tempered smart boy. ...
A: I know that this isn't what you want to hear, but if he goes in the litter box most of the time, ...
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| my ferret | 2/11/2009 |
Q: My ferret has been making weird noises like she smaking her lips..She drinks a little bit of water ...
A: I'm so sorry your little girl is feeling under the weather. Unfortunately, I am not a vet, so I ...
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| Leaping and biting | 2/11/2009 |
Q: My name is Erika. My new ferret, Precious, is about 9 months old. She has no history of illness ...
A: If this : http://www.metacafe.com/watch/560625/cute_funny_ferrets/ is what Precious is doing, ...
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| Teeth, Ferret | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Mr.T is about 6 to 7 months old. Cute as a button, and chunky. No illnesses or preexisting maladies, ...
A: This could be a major problem. This could be indicative of lymphosarcoma, which is a form of cancer ...
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| Ferret eating or chewing fabric | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I have a vet appointment in the morning for my ferret but I wanted to ask your opinion. He is ...
A: I am so glad you could get him in to the vet and I'm glad that everything is okay! I hope that if ...
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| skin conditions | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have a male Marshall Farm Ferret that is just over a year old. With in the past week he has ...
A: I am so sorry for the delayed response! I would strongly advise that you do not put anything like ...
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| black stools | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have a ferret that was 1 year old in September. She has always had black thin wet stools. She is ...
A: No, I don't think you're crazy! I do that sometimes, too! When their poops dry out, they do tend to ...
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| black stools | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have a ferret that was 1 year old in September. She has always had black thin wet stools. She is ...
A: I don't mean to alarm you, but there could be a very serious problem with your little girl. Black, ...
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| Extremely aggressive ferret... | 2/3/2009 |
Q: We just bought this ferret a few days ago at a pet shop. We were not told the age of the ferret ...
A: Try something called the scruff and snuggle. This is always effective, it just takes time and ...
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| Ferret licking pee | 2/3/2009 |
Q: My Ferret Vince, 2.5 years old, has recently decided that licking up his pee tastes yummy?! Why and ...
A: I hope everything comes out okay with your little guy! Keep me updated! Ferrets can get themselves ...
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| Ferret eating or chewing fabric | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have a vet appointment in the morning for my ferret but I wanted to ask your opinion. He is ...
A: I know, I can't go to Petco or I'll just sit there and stare at the little ones frolicking and there ...
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| Fuzzie Attitude. | 2/2/2009 |
Q: Hey there, I'll cover the bases right now. The ferret in question is Polly and she is about 4-5 ...
A: Hey Jill, Scott, Polly, Lucy and Kali, I am very sorry that you are having problems with training ...
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| My ferret is making squeaking noises and breathing funny | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I just bought a ferret about 5 hours ago from Petco. He seemed perfectly fine while exploring my car ...
A: Something to remember about Petco ferrets are they come from Marshall Farms and they have a heck of ...
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| Ferret eating or chewing fabric | 2/2/2009 |
Q: I have a vet appointment in the morning for my ferret but I wanted to ask your opinion. He is ...
A: I am so sorry for your loss of your previous ferret. I know how difficult it is to lose a pet and I ...
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| Diet for overweight ferret and assisting a choking ferret | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have a couple questions actually. My boyfriend and I just bought four ferrets from a lady who ...
A: You are wonderful people in my book! It is such a great thing that you and your boyfriend took those ...
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| Vet Estimate - Am I being charged too much?? | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I found a lump on the back of my ferrets ear. I took her into the vet and was given an estimate of ...
A: I just want to thank you for being so thorough. It is a very big help to me. That being said, ...
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| possible allergies? | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Age - 4. Illness - Uneven blood cell count, causing spleen to enlarage. Food - Ferret Brand at ...
A: Have you looked into his ears? I mean, are they waxy? Is the wax really dark and abundant? Do his ...
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| Ferret licking pee | 1/26/2009 |
Q: My Ferret Vince, 2.5 years old, has recently decided that licking up his pee tastes yummy?! Why and ...
A: If you don't mind me asking, if Zupreem is ranked a ten on the list, then why change it? I mean you ...
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| Ferret licking pee | 1/26/2009 |
Q: My Ferret Vince, 2.5 years old, has recently decided that licking up his pee tastes yummy?! Why and ...
A: I'm so sorry that he's got adrenal disease, but it is great that he is getting the treatment he ...
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| ferret advice | 1/25/2009 |
Q: my ferret is a six year old she has had goten very thin before her last poop was normal brown and ...
A: If you took her to a vet before with the same symptoms, what was the diagnosis? I really think ...
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| ferret advice | 1/23/2009 |
Q: my ferret is a six year old she has had goten very thin before her last poop was normal brown and ...
A: If she is losing her hair, that is generally a sign of something called adrenal gland disease, and ...
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| Just *training* | 1/22/2009 |
Q: My wonderful little baby, Wilson Julius Woland Shapiro, is the most wonderfullest weasel forever. He ...
A: I'm so sorry you're having so much trouble with giving him treats. Our littlest baby boy is like ...
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| New Ferret | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I have thought about getting a ferret for a long time. I've researched them off and on for years and ...
A: Congrats on the new ferret! I'm so glad that she gets to go to a loving forever home after her time ...
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| Ferret | 1/18/2009 |
Q: My ferret is 10 weeks old. She is up to date on all her shots and has been descented. She was ...
A: I am so sorry I haven't gotten to this question sooner! I did not check my email before bed last ...
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| bitting on the neck | 1/17/2009 |
Q: i have 4 boy ferrets about 7-8 month old and they keep bitting each other necks i had 3 boy ferrets ...
A: I am very surprised that you haven't seen this behavior before! This is the ferret's way of playing ...
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| Ferret attacked by cat | 1/17/2009 |
Q: A few days ago my ferret was attacked by the cat (I am guessing) the kids let her out of the cage ...
A: I am so sorry this happened to your little girl. It is NEVER a good idea to leave a ferret with ...
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| flying to Japan | 1/14/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are PCSing to Japan in the beginning of February, we have two wonderful ferrets, ...
A: Trouble and Mischief, One of the reasons you may be running in to trouble is that (according to ...
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| Litter training and "Calling" training. | 1/13/2009 |
Q: My wonderful little baby, Wilson Julius Woland Shapiro, is the most wonderfullest weasel forever. He ...
A: For the litter training, you will never see your ferret fully litter trained 100% of the time. What ...
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| Skin Condition | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I own 5 ferrets, ranging from 3 to 5. I feed them a healthy diet of mixed foods, Zupreem, Ultimate, ...
A: I am so sorry that Chewie is having problems! According to the research I've done, it sounds like ...
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| Ferret ages | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I've had my ferret for 2 months now. She is 6 months old. I was just wondering what the aging is ...
A: As quoted from "Ferrets for Dummies: 2nd edition, by Kim Schilling": Ferret infancy: Birth to ...
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| peewee | 1/12/2009 |
Q: is having trouble walking is seem like he can't keep balance he keeps walking then he will fall over ...
A: There are a few different things that could cause weakness in the legs, and none of them are good! I ...
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| Is my three month old abnormaly small? | 1/8/2009 |
Q: My husband an I got our daughter a ferret for a combination Christmas/Birthday gift. After three ...
A: Congratulations on your new additions to the family! If you have any further questions in the ...
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| my ferret | 1/7/2009 |
Q: My ferret is about 3 years old. She was always very lively, and would rather eat her food before she ...
A: I am so sorry I didn't catch this question earlier. I hope I caught it in time! That little girl ...
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| Ferret has a bald spot | 1/7/2009 |
Q: My fiance's ferret is about four years old, has had her glands removed and is also fixed. She eats ...
A: Please do not think me rude, but, when you say glands, do you mean scent gland or adrenal gland? ...
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| Ferret Depression (Now with updated shelter links at the bottom) | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Four years ago this past december, I adopted a female ferret, Sapphire, from a friend, who had ...
A: Ben, Here is a link that will lead you to some shelters and vets in Canada and maybe they can help ...
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| sick ferret | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have four ferrets and they all have been fine til now my lager male is not doing good he has lost ...
A: I am so sorry to tell you but it sounds like your ferret has an intestinal blockage in the final ...
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| Is she playing or not? | 1/6/2009 |
Q: i just got a new 4 month old ferret from the pet store. when i let her run around the house and i ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret! If you ever have any other questions, please feel free to let me ...
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| crusty eyes | 1/5/2009 |
Q: My little guy is 5 years old and has always been healthy. He lives in a 4 story habitat and eats a ...
A: Do you have any other ferrets in the household? Dogs? Crusty eyes could be a sign of canine ...
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| Ferret Depression (Now with updated shelter links at the bottom) | 1/5/2009 |
Q: Four years ago this past december, I adopted a female ferret, Sapphire, from a friend, who had ...
A: Ben, I have heard that spaying/neutering too early can lead to adrenal disease and it definitely ...
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| Miller | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you may be able to help me out with my ferret. He is a male, 5 years old to the month, ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that Miller hasn't been feeling well but it is good news that he came through ...
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| Ferret Depression | 1/4/2009 |
Q: Four years ago this past december, I adopted a female ferret, Sapphire, from a friend, who ...
A: I am so sorry about the loss of your little Sapphire. That is a difficult thing to experience for ...
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| URGENT - FERRET COULD BE IN TROUBLE. | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old female ferret. I don't usually look at her pee (its usually on wood pellet ...
A: I don't mean to alarm you but you may have a life threatening situation on your hands. Orange urine ...
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| ferret harness issues | 1/3/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I got a ferret yesterday, our first. She is around two years old, just over a ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret! Welcome to the wacky world of ferret parenting! If you have ...
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| washing a ferret | 1/2/2009 |
Q: 1) about 8 months 2)not really sure 3)dark brown in thick line 4)cold-sometimes warm i have washed ...
A: I wouldn't give a ferret a bath in baby oil, ever. They already have a wealth of oils that their ...
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| the carpet in cages | 1/2/2009 |
Q: if i do buy carpet for my ferret what do I do to make the carpet stay in place? also, do you know ...
A: For a ferret's bedding in their cage, I think blankets, old sweatshirts, receiving blankets, etc. ...
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| POSSIBLE EMERGENCY SITUATION | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I found a sock in my ferrets cage, i didnt think it was a big deal, but now he goes to the bathroom ...
A: Was the sock chewed up or anything? Or was it totally whole and untouched? If it is untouched and ...
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| ferrets | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I have girl ferret and a boy ferret. my girl ferret is 15 months old and she was skinny for the ...
A: Where did you get these ferrets? It is a good chance that they are Marshall ferrets. Do they have ...
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| Stubborn Ferret - litter training | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I am a very new ferret owner - just got my first two boys from Petco on December 13th! They eat 8 in ...
A: Entreri and Drizzt, I hope the litter training is going a little better now. Has he gotten the ...
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| Stubborn Ferret - litter training | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I am a very new ferret owner - just got my first two boys from Petco on December 13th! They eat 8 in ...
A: Entreri and Drizzt, Very interesting names! Very cool! Congratulations on being a new ferret ...
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| older ferret | 12/30/2008 |
Q: My ferret has been in my family for a few years now.We dont know how old he is but i guess around 6 ...
A: He should really be seen by a vet because it is possible that he could have a serious disease. ...
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| Bandit | 12/29/2008 |
Q: My ferret Bandit is 2 years old. Bandit has never had any illnesses, with the only differences in ...
A: Rapid weight loss in a ferret is never good and almost always a sign of illness, so I would at the ...
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| Ferret Skin Sores | 12/29/2008 |
Q: I have two ferrets. Tootsie, female, 8 months old, and Cujo, male 4 months old. Today, we npticed ...
A: It is possible that the sores are from insects. I have seen sores that were caused by insects and I ...
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| Strange hairloss | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I have a three and a half year old male ferret. About six months ago, he started losing is hair. I ...
A: You seem like a very good ferret mommy and your little guy is so lucky to have you! You are doing ...
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| Ferret Lax | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I got two baby ferrets about three weeks ago (one male, one female) and since reading about the ...
A: Congrats on the new additions to the family and please never hesitate to ask if you have further ...
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| FERRET ODOUR | 12/26/2008 |
Q: MY FERRET IS ABOUT 8 MONTHS OLD AND WE HAD HIM CASTRATED A FEW DAYS AGO.WHAT IS THE BEST PRODUCT TO ...
A: Lynn, There are cleaning supplies that are safe to use on the ferret's cage, but if you're asking ...
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| coughing/gagging ferret (READ THIS ONE!!) | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I noticed my ferret who's about 3 years old, coughing a few hours ago. She looked like she was ...
A: (****I am so sorry I have sent this so many times. I keep remembering tiny little details to ...
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| FERRET ODOUR | 12/24/2008 |
Q: MY FERRET IS ABOUT 8 MONTHS OLD AND WE HAD HIM CASTRATED A FEW DAYS AGO.WHAT IS THE BEST PRODUCT TO ...
A: I believe the best way to keep the odor of a ferret to a minimum is to just keep their cage and ...
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| ferrets | 12/21/2008 |
Q: my ferret is a 5 months old he has chip his top fang tooth is this still one of his baby teeth or ...
A: Ferrets lose their milk teeth at about seven to nine weeks age, so that would be his adult tooth ...
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| Damien | 12/21/2008 |
Q: My grandmother in law has 5 ferrets, and one of them a neutered albino male (hes 2 years old)she ...
A: Sudden weight loss is usually a symptom of something worse and it could mean a number of things. ...
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| Possible Impacted Anal Glands | 12/19/2008 |
Q: my ferret Rusty is 3 yrs. old. Yesterday he had another booty oozing issue. I first noticed this ...
A: I'm so sorry I didn't answer that part of your question! I totally missed it the first time. Rapid ...
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| Possible Impacted Anal Glands | 12/16/2008 |
Q: my ferret Rusty is 3 yrs. old. Yesterday he had another booty oozing issue. I first noticed this ...
A: I take it by your question that Rusty still has his scent glands? From what I've read, only ferrets ...
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| Ferret Scent | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I have been a ferret owner on and off for about 25 years. After about 11 years without one, my kids ...
A: Congrats on the new ferret! I have never heard of a Marshall's ferret falling through the cracks and ...
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| Ferret has a cold? | 12/15/2008 |
Q: We own a 2.5 year old female ferret named Lola. About 3 weeks ago, we got a young kitten from the ...
A: Congrats on your new kitty! It is very nice that you gave an animal a home, whether it be a ferret, ...
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| Lost Ferret in winter | 12/14/2008 |
Q: Our ferret got out yesterday, roughly about 21 hours ago. We are 95% positive that our ferret got ...
A: I am so sorry that you have lost Socks. He is a very cute little boy. This may be some of the ...
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| should i get another ferret | 12/13/2008 |
Q: 1. 2yrs 2. 2 adrenal surgeries before i got him 3. totally ferret, ferretone, ferret waster ...
A: Male ferrets tend to be couch potatoes, and since your guy has had two adrenal gland surgeries, it ...
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| Ferrets!! | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I just had a few questions to ask the first one is my 2 month old Ferret Maya keeps trying too ...
A: Derek and Maya, Ferrets do love to explore and they do love to sniff things out and you don't have ...
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| adrenal disease | 12/12/2008 |
Q: my name is Maroa, I have a ferret who is 5 and a half years old. I think she maybe has the adrenal ...
A: Here is a list of vets in the U.S. : VETS USA: * http://www.quincyweb.net/quincy/vet.html * ...
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| Ferrets!! | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I just had a few questions to ask the first one is my 2 month old Ferret Maya keeps trying too ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay in replying to your question. This is, again, normal behavior, but I ...
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| Ferrets!! | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I just had a few questions to ask the first one is my 2 month old Ferret Maya keeps trying too ...
A: Maya is acting extremely normal! That is definitely normal ferret behavior and they love to burrow. ...
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| 2 month ferres hope you can help me thankyou! | 12/7/2008 |
Q: i barely got a ferrets a week ago and i really don't know how to treat her she two months old and ...
A: Congratulations on being a new ferret mommy! If you ever have any questions, please let me know! ...
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| Orange Ferret | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I went to go get my ferret fuzz this morning and I noticed that he is orange! His fur and Skin I ...
A: If he is normally a dark ferret and if the problem didn't go away by bathing, it could be that he is ...
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| What's too old to be paired? | 12/7/2008 |
Q: Hey! I was just writing to ask one question. Well, here’s a little back story… Janie is my 7 month ...
A: Cindy, I'm so glad she is feeling better! Yes, it is entirely possible that stress is what caused ...
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| New ferret and possible prolapsed rectum | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I asked you a question a few days back about ferret rooms, and now I'm back! Yesterday, I brought ...
A: Pixie, Yogi and now Sian! This does sound like a prolapsed rectum, and this occurs when a ferret ...
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| ferret poop | 12/5/2008 |
Q: My ferret is 5 months old and he has a whole room to himself to play . He previously was in a cage. ...
A: To answer your last question, as far as I can tell, ferrets are perfectly legal in Virginia, but to ...
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| feeding | 12/4/2008 |
Q: my name is Sofia and my furry kid's name is Bandido. He´s 4 months old and came from a pet-store in ...
A: This is quite a predicament and I'm sorry you have to go through it! You're right, Marshall's isn't ...
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| What's too old to be paired? | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Hey! I was just writing to ask one question. Well, here’s a little back story… Janie is my 7 month ...
A: I am so glad I helped you out! I understand about why you decided not to keep your albino ferret. I ...
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| Possible Adrenal Disease | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I have a one year old ferret, I recently adopted, no known background problems, is on 8in1 blended ...
A: The two tattoos on the ear mean descented and neutered/spayed and that means (generally) that your ...
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| Ferret Room | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have two ferrets, currently: Pixie (three year old female) and Yogi (6 month old male kit), and am ...
A: Pixie and Yogi! It is completely okay that you have them in a bedroom to explore. That is really a ...
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| What's too old to be paired? | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Hey! I was just writing to ask one question. Well, here’s a little back story… Janie is my 7 month ...
A: When you say, "attack" what do you mean? Have you owned a ferret before? Ferrets play extremely ...
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| feeding | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I have what is likely a common question. I have a 2-3 year old ferret(im loosing track)named Zoe. ...
A: You are correct, this is a common question! First of all, I just want to ask, are you feeding a ...
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| Ferret stress | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I have a new baby ferret(9 wks).I have had other ferrets and this little guy is acting like my ...
A: That seems like a good size cage. I would suggest, just in case you do ever decide to expand your ...
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| Game suggestions | 11/25/2008 |
Q: 1) My ferret is 1 year old. 2) none 3) ultimate 8 in 1 ferret food and zupreem ferret food 4) normal ...
A: **********I answered both of your questions in this one answer, so I am going to delete your other ...
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| Considering buying a Ferret | 11/24/2008 |
Q: i have a couple questions on what type of substrate i could use for i ferret i have some ideas but ...
A: I'm so glad to hear you are thinking about going into the wonderful world of ferret parenthood! It ...
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| Ferret stress | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I have a new baby ferret(9 wks).I have had other ferrets and this little guy is acting like my ...
A: It sounds like he may be having a little bit of cage stress. How often is he allowed to play outside ...
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| Behavioral Problems | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 30 week old ferret His name is Zeke. I have had him since august.He lives in a big house ...
A: Do you mean that Zeke runs around the house or that he has a designated area to run around in? (If ...
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| hard to hold ferret | 11/23/2008 |
Q: we were given a 3yrs female ferret but she just doesn't seem to like to held, we have another ferret ...
A: In this situation, you really have two opposite sides of the spectrum for ferrets. The ferret that ...
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| My little boy refuses to eat dry food | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I bought my little fuzzy over 6 months ago and have been desperately trying to get him to eat dry ...
A: Melissa, I am so sorry you are having so many problems with this! What kind of bowl are you using ...
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| ferrets stool... | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I adopted a ferret 2 years ago and he was said to be 2 then, anyway he has the best of everything, ...
A: When you say green poop, that could really mean any number of things. It is an extremely general ...
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| My little boy refuses to eat dry food | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I bought my little fuzzy over 6 months ago and have been desperately trying to get him to eat dry ...
A: Have you tried wetting his dry food down a little bit? Will he eat it then? Because if he will eat ...
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| IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!! | 11/18/2008 |
Q: my ferret ate some weed and wont move but is breathing what do i do
A: Tim, That ferret needs a vet immediately! Anytime a ferret is not moving, that is a serious ...
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| My Ferrets | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I have to amazing albino ferrets that are just over a year old and we have had them from almost a ...
A: I'm so glad you're enjoying keeping ferrets! They really are amazing pets. Unfortunately, you ...
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| Ferret Death | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I am crushed over one of my ferrets passing this morning. A couple weeks ago she began losing ...
A: I am so very, very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family while dealing with ...
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| play | 11/15/2008 |
Q: i just got my 10 week old ferret. i know how to take care of it and train it but i dont really know ...
A: Congratulations on your new addition to your family! If you have any other questions, please let me ...
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| ferret diet | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have a very young ferret. We've only had her for a few weeks and she is our first. When we ...
A: Congratulations on the new ferret! If you ever have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ...
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| Ferrets | 11/9/2008 |
Q: i want to keep my ferret inside but what should be the temputure inside the house in ferientiet not ...
A: You really should keep your ferret inside, especially now that the weather is turning cold. Ferrets ...
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| ferret itches | 11/8/2008 |
Q: Ok so I have two ferrets Peg and Sissy. Sissy is a 6 1/2 year old ferret. She is a very sick ferret ...
A: I am so very sorry to hear about Sissy. It is so sad when they are on the younger side and they come ...
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| Ferret turning orange | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I have a young (Betw. 6mos - 1 year) male ferret named Turbo. Over the last 2 weeks I have noticed ...
A: Is there any chance that Turbo is albino or a dark eyed white? If he is, they tend to do that. Their ...
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| ferrets and chocolate | 11/7/2008 |
Q: is chocolate deadly to ferrets?
A: Chocolate is not good to give any animal. It isn't good for any pet. Some of the chemicals in ...
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| ferret fur and color change | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I have a ferret that I got that was abused. She is about a year old and had black body with white ...
A: I'm not completely sure I understand. I think you're asking if Bobo's color change is a bad thing? ...
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| are ferrets happier if they have another ferret for companionship? | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I dont have a ferret but i REALLY whant one, and i think my mom and dad are warming up to the idea. ...
A: I'm so happy that you are so enthused about having a ferret! There are a lot of things you need to ...
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| Ferret diet | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Paula, about a month ago. She is 9 months old and we are having lots of fun with her. My first ...
A: Congratulations on the new addition to the family! I hope you are enjoying ferret parenthood so far! ...
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| Worried | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have a ferret who is now 6 years of age. I have just noticed that he is losing his hair on his ...
A: The main flag that goes up for me when I hear about a ferret that is around that age that has hair ...
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| finding lots of fleas on my ferret | 10/20/2008 |
Q: well..i just got a baby ferret less than a month ago,he is i think 3-4 months old and after i gave ...
A: That ferret needs to be taken to the vet! Fleas are a BIG problem with ferrets. Ferrets are such ...
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| diarrhea | 10/17/2008 |
Q: 1) about a year old 2) none 3) Marshall brand food 4) diarrhea 5) she lives in her cage, but i let ...
A: If I could make suggestion about the Marshall's food: you really shouldn't be feeding it to her. ...
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| Lethargic Ferret | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I have a ferret who's three years old; in the past few months she was put on medication for gastric ...
A: I didn't notice the little picture of Pixie on your previous question. She is a precious little ...
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| Lethargic Ferret | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have a ferret who's three years old; in the past few months she was put on medication for gastric ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about your little girl. I hope that she will begin recuperating soon. I can't ...
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| Allergies | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I bought my son a 9 month old ferret we’ve only had her for a week and I’ve been sick with allergy ...
A: The only thing I can suggest to you, short of removing the ferret, which I hope you don't want to ...
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| ferret bites his brothers neck | 10/3/2008 |
Q: i have 2 male ferrets that are brothers and they are i think about 11 weeks old but i might be wrong ...
A: This is a difficult situation. I want to say, "Just let them fight it out if they aren't scared, or ...
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| Three young ferrets who bite really hard! | 9/28/2008 |
Q: We purchased three, 3-month old ferrets from a local pet shop. The pet shop kept all three of them ...
A: Young ferrets do tend to bite. Usually, it is because they don't realize they are hurting their ...
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| Ferret allergies | 9/27/2008 |
Q: My dad is allergic to pretty much anything with fur do you think he'd be allergic to a ferret?
A: Ferrets are generally considered to be hypoallergenic, but anything is possible. I think you should ...
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| ferret poo | 9/23/2008 |
Q: my ferret is about 3 months old, and hes a playful vermin, he really hates his cage, he always wants ...
A: Pepto-Bismol is *okay* to give a ferret. In fact, if you were to come to me and say that your little ...
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| worried | 9/20/2008 |
Q: hello i have just gotten a new ferret andi also have a cat the ferret seems to be afraid of my cat ...
A: Ferrets and cats tend to get along better than ferrets and dogs, however, a ferret and a cat ...
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| My Ferret Frito & Science Diet Cat Food | 9/18/2008 |
Q: We just bought a ferret last week, I am new at being a ferret owner. He is only 5 months old and we ...
A: Congratulations on the new addition to your family! I hope you're enjoying being a ferret owner. ...
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| hairloss | 9/16/2008 |
Q: We were just recently given a male ferret about 2 yrs old, his skin was bright pink when we got him ...
A: Congratulations on your new addition to the family! The first thing that comes to mind when you say ...
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| My ferret isn't eating :[ | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a ferret named Myles and he's one and a half years old. I recently ran out of the food he was ...
A: It sounds like Myles is a finicky eater...just like every other ferret out there! Haha. Anyway, ...
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| Hartz Food For Ferrets | 9/12/2008 |
Q: First off, I just bought my ferret today, but I have done tons of research on how to care for my ...
A: Congratulations on the new addition to the family! Welcome to the wonderful, wacky world of ferret ...
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| Help!!! | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My Aunts ferret D'weasle is very sick. He is cold, runny nose, dry mouth, staring into space, non ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question. How is D'weasle doing? Is he any better? If ...
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| ferrets | 9/10/2008 |
Q: My ferret is vomiting but there are no signs of diarrhea what do i do?
A: I am so sorry it has taken me this long to answer your question. I was out of town over the weekend ...
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| Feeding ferrets | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a ferret and have a few questions. First, when do you start feeding them hard ...
A: Flicking a ferret's nose isn't the worse thing I've ever heard someone do to a ferret, obviously, ...
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| Feeding ferrets | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a ferret and have a few questions. First, when do you start feeding them hard ...
A: Your little guy is ten weeks old, now, correct? That should be old enough to be feeding kibble that ...
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| Established Ferret Having Trouble With Newcomer! | 9/6/2008 |
Q: A week ago we added a new ferret to our bonded pair. My original pair, are a male and female, about ...
A: Congratulations on the new member of the family! Introductions are difficult. The general rule of ...
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| Ferret introductions. | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Hey! It's me again(: I was the one asking about the red penis.(I took him to the vet and turns out ...
A: I'm so sorry I have delayed in getting back to you. It has been pretty busy around our house lately! ...
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| FERRETS && NYC | 9/4/2008 |
Q: i really want a ferret and i been doing my research on them for a while now- anyway, where in new ...
A: Ferrets are only illegal in New York City and its five sections: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten ...
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| New ferret. | 9/2/2008 |
Q: well I just got a ferret the other day for my current one. I received him from a women who was just ...
A: Congratulations on the new addition to the family! If I could make suggestion about the Marshall's ...
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| ferret sores | 8/29/2008 |
Q: My ferret skittles is almost 2 years old. We recently got her and another ferret, Sinbad (1) from ...
A: I am so glad to hear the problem isn't life threatening. If you would send more pictures, I would ...
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| ferrets | 8/27/2008 |
Q: i have researched the basics but still have not uncovered some important facts. So i have a couple ...
A: Ferrets are an extremely big commitment. Have you thought about what will happen to the ferret when ...
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| ferret sores | 8/25/2008 |
Q: My ferret skittles is almost 2 years old. We recently got her and another ferret, Sinbad (1) from ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about Skittles and Sinbad. Thank you very much for being so thorough as to ...
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| ferret | 8/20/2008 |
Q: my ferret rocky is very well not dopy but when he plays i miss wat i see on u tube and i want him to ...
A: Has he always been the quiet type? If he used to be spunky and there has been a marked change in his ...
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| ferret | 8/19/2008 |
Q: my ferret rocky is very well not dopy but when he plays i miss wat i see on u tube and i want him to ...
A: I am so sorry, but I'm not really sure what you're asking. Are you asking why your ferret isn't as ...
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| ferret out of cage time | 7/16/2008 |
Q: We have a ferret that we were given. I don't know anything about him (her?)or ferrets in general ...
A: I an so glad I could be of some assistance! And I would just like to say thank you for taking ...
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| ferret out of cage time | 7/15/2008 |
Q: We have a ferret that we were given. I don't know anything about him (her?)or ferrets in general ...
A: Congratulations on the new addition to your family! How are you enjoying being a ferret parent? Is ...
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| Ferret drinking | 7/14/2008 |
Q: i have two ferrets and they are great.they just got of a water bottle with a ball inside and went to ...
A: I'm so sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you! It has been very busy around our house ...
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| The day of arrival | 7/13/2008 |
Q: ... should I leave him alone as you would a new rodent or bird or play with him and keep him close ...
A: Usually new ferrets should have a little time to adjust to their new surroundings. It is a bit of a ...
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| Just got another ferret. | 7/12/2008 |
Q: A couple months ago i bought a pair of female ferrets, Sprite and Squirt, and they are both about a ...
A: Sprite, Squirt and Coke, It sounds like you are doing a really amazing job as a ferret mommy! Great ...
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| Ferrets moving in | 7/12/2008 |
Q: ..some of these questions I couldn't find answer's for online Does a kit bond better to its owner ...
A: Congratulations on taking the first steps to owning a ferret! Are these the only questions you have? ...
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| ferrets | 7/10/2008 |
Q: i av just got too fereets av u got any clew what age u can let them out ??? thanks xxx ANSWER: Hi ...
A: How are your kids doing? I hope everyone is well. To answer your question, yes, you can cut ...
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| my ferret misty has a cut on her leg | 7/10/2008 |
Q: my ferret is 8 years old , She has no preexisting maladies. She eats COMPLETE NUTRITION FERRET DIET ...
A: I'm so sorry it took me a little while to get back to you. I have been very under the weather today. ...
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| UTI in a ferret | 7/7/2008 |
Q: ferret is about 6 years old, no other illness's in the past that i know of (I've only had her for a ...
A: It is definitely very bad if you can see worms in the ferret's stool. That means a very serious ...
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| Dragging hind legs | 7/4/2008 |
Q: 1)4 Months 2 Not Known 3)Dried ferret food 4)Brown 5)A two tier cage Hi, When our ferrets first ...
A: I don't mind answering your questions at all, even if they are questions about little things! Trust ...
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| EMERGENCY FERRET INFO! | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I have 2 Ferrets. The oldest ferrets name is Harrie and he is 5 yrs old. I just recently bought the ...
A: Harrie and Bear, I am so sorry to hear Harrie is not feeling well. It *sounds* like it may be ...
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| Ferret play | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I have two female kits that are full of energy. While they are playing I noticed that they will all ...
A: Congratulations on being a new ferret parent, and a great, observant one at that! Sounds like you ...
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| Dragging hind legs | 7/3/2008 |
Q: 1)4 Months 2 Not Known 3)Dried ferret food 4)Brown 5)A two tier cage Hi, When our ferrets first ...
A: This may make me seem silly, but did you ask a question just yesterday or two days ago? If you did, ...
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| ferrets | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My question is how should i convert my old bird avery iun a ferret cage? The avery is 1x1x2.5metres ...
A: I wouldn't suggest doing metal and definitely not wood. Metal can cut the ferrets if not shaved ...
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| Runt Ferret | 7/3/2008 |
Q: but my new one is 2 months old his name is Taz and is very very small and scared of people very ...
A: Rex and Taz, I'm not sure being the runt of the litter has anything to do with why he would be ...
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| baby ferrets | 7/2/2008 |
Q: we had a litter of 13 ferrets 4 weeks ago and we seperated the mother this week!then we lost 3 of ...
A: Congratulations on your ferret litter! I'm so sorry that you lost some of them. The ferrets are ...
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| albino's and dew's | 7/2/2008 |
Q: hey i asked a question about ferrets and temperature a few days back and now i have another ...
A: Personally, two of our kids are DEWs, with one having grey markings. We haven't seen any change in ...
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| ferrets | 7/1/2008 |
Q: My question is how should i convert my old bird avery iun a ferret cage? The avery is 1x1x2.5metres ...
A: I've been doing some thinking about this, and the size of the cage is great but generally bird cages ...
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| Kits | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I have some 2 week old ferret kits and im wondering at what age the mother can be taken away from ...
A: That is so great that you have ferret kits! Aren't they just the cutest little things? I love their ...
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| ferrets | 7/1/2008 |
Q: My question is how should i convert my old bird avery iun a ferret cage? The avery is 1x1x2.5metres ...
A: That sounds like it would be great for ferrets. You just want to make sure that the wire spacing ...
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| UTI in a ferret | 6/30/2008 |
Q: ferret is about 6 years old, no other illness's in the past that i know of (I've only had her for a ...
A: I'm so glad she is starting to improve. Thank you for updating me. You should really be careful with ...
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| Health and care | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets. We recently discovered they had dug under our new couch!!! i have purchased a ...
A: With the 8-in-1, you want to make sure you get the Ultimate kind. The other kind, the 8-in-1 Ultra, ...
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| Health and care | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets. We recently discovered they had dug under our new couch!!! i have purchased a ...
A: I think the reason one ferret isn't gaining weight and the other has inconsistent poops is because ...
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| Do Ferrets Regrow their fur | 6/29/2008 |
Q: It's been quite hot this summer and someone suggested I give my ferret a bit of a hair cut. ...
A: I understand why the heat worries you, but you don't need to cut your little girl's hair! (I don't ...
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| FERRETS && TEMPERATURE | 6/29/2008 |
Q: i just recently bought myself a ferret this week.I live in new jersey and the summers tent to get ...
A: If the temperature gets over 80 degrees, you should put a damp towel on top of your ferret's cage ...
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| stitch | 6/27/2008 |
Q: i have a 3yr old male ferret, which i adopted from a rescue centre 2yrs ago. Stitch has always ...
A: I am so sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner. I was away from my computer all weekend. The ...
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| ferret | 6/23/2008 |
Q: i am considering getting a ferret and was wondering what is the youngest age that you can get a ...
A: Before you think about getting a ferret, you should start doing your research. A good book to use ...
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| sick ferret | 6/23/2008 |
Q: ferret is about 6 years old, no other illness's in the past that i know of (I've only had her for a ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that your little girl is sick. Unfortunately, both of the conditions I'm ...
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| ferrets | 6/23/2008 |
Q: why is my female spayed ferret is biting another spayed female ANSWER: Hi George, For some ...
A: Unfortunately, I'm not really sure what to tell you. I'm not really sure why they would be biting ...
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| kitten food | 6/23/2008 |
Q: Is it ok to feed a ferret High quality kitten food? if so what kind would be best and also what ...
A: I'm assuming this is the same lady I gave advice to just a little while ago. If I'm mistaken, please ...
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| Basic ferret care. | 6/22/2008 |
Q: What do I use to brush ferret's teeth? What do I use to cut ferrets nails?...I basically need tips ...
A: Here are some links on general ferret care with lots of good information to help you out. HEAT ...
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| bitin my hand and crawling | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I have a five month old girl and just got her yesterday. She doesnt seem to play alot but she does ...
A: Congratulations on being a new ferret parent! I am so happy for you and your new little girl. ...
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| Ferret with pneumonia | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I don't know if you remember me or not but i'm the person who had the ferret (Hamilton) show up at ...
A: I am so sorry that I didn't answer sooner. I have been out of town for the past few days and I was ...
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| Biting and nippy ferrets | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Just yesterday I bought 2 jills that are 6 months old from a breeder, one pole cat and a black eyed ...
A: Right off the bat, I want to say that you shouldn't give your ferrets bread and milk, ever! They ...
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| Biting and nippy ferrets | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Just yesterday I bought 2 jills that are 6 months old from a breeder, one pole cat and a black eyed ...
A: My first question is: are those jills spayed? An unspayed jill will die if she goes into heat. They ...
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| Chocolate | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I have two ferrets I just got one of them three days ago on a surprise from a friend that non of the ...
A: Depending on how much chocolate one of your kids ate, (s)he should be okay. When the ferret eats ...
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| sick ferrett | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I just purchased Zazu about 1 month ago for my daughter, and today we found her lying limp. She is ...
A: I am so sorry to hear that Zazu is not feeling well. Has she been going to the bathroom normally, ...
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| Interested in getting a ferret. | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Where can I get some Baby Ferrets at in MI.That are NOT to much...
A: Before you think about getting a ferret, you should start doing your research. A good book to use ...
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| dry kibble age | 6/10/2008 |
Q: so i just got Comet (my ferret) about a month ago. She was a baby when i got her, not a tiny baby, ...
A: A ferret can usually start eating kibble at about 9 or 10 weeks. If Comet likes to eat it moistened, ...
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| my ferret is not eating ... properly should we say? | 6/9/2008 |
Q: well i just got my new baby ferret "saffy" ! i got her a week ago today loll and i lover her so much ...
A: Don't worry. All the questions don't bother me! That is what I'm here for! I took a look at those ...
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| my ferret is not eating ... properly should we say? | 6/9/2008 |
Q: well i just got my new baby ferret "saffy" ! i got her a week ago today loll and i lover her so much ...
A: This chart is my favorite to give out to new ferret parents because it ranks all the foods that ...
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| my ferret is not eating ... properly should we say? | 6/9/2008 |
Q: well i just got my new baby ferret "saffy" ! i got her a week ago today loll and i lover her so much ...
A: Do you give your little girl kibble? Like Totally Ferret, or 8-in-1 Ultimate, or anything like that? ...
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| ferrets | 6/8/2008 |
Q: i av just got too fereets av u got any clew what age u can let them out ??? thanks xxx ANSWER: Hi ...
A: Yes, small ferrets do slip out of their harnesses quite easily. Even a ferret you think is totally ...
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| ferrets biting the ears of other ferrets | 6/7/2008 |
Q: i have a ferret that is about 2 years old and i have 2 others that are about 1 year.the 2 year old ...
A: It is possible that your other ferrets need an ear cleaning. Ferrets do groom each other, even if it ...
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| Ferret vaccinations and adding new ferrets questions? | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have a male intact ferret that showed up at my house about 1 1/2 weeks ago. We had a pretty bad ...
A: Please don't ever apologize for asking questions. It just shows me that you are really trying to do ...
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| milk and ferrets. | 6/7/2008 |
Q: Hey. My ferret is one year old. I got him in a pet store about 1 and 1/2 months ago. I am feeding ...
A: Congratulations on being a new ferret parent! To answer your question, milk is not good for ...
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| Found Worms in Ferrets fecies | 6/4/2008 |
Q: My ferret is a couple months old and i have had him for around a month. Today when i was cleaning ...
A: First of all, congratulations and welcome to the wonderful world of ferret parenting! I am so sorry ...
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| Ferret Health | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I got my second ferret just two weeks ago and she's three months old. when I got her she was just ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret! I am sorry to hear that she isn't feeling so well. Did you ...
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| ferrets | 6/2/2008 |
Q: i av just got too fereets av u got any clew what age u can let them out ??? thanks xxx ANSWER: Hi ...
A: I'm sorry for the misunderstanding, then! Ferrets can go outside but a few things you should know: ...
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| ferrets | 6/1/2008 |
Q: i av just got too fereets av u got any clew what age u can let them out ??? thanks xxx
A: Ferrets should be let out every day for at least 3 hours. They are not like guinea pigs that can ...
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| raised bruised mark | 6/1/2008 |
Q: We just noticed a raised (bruise)looking mark on the back of Precious' neck. I hope it is not bad ...
A: I'm not completely positive on what it is. It is possible that it might be a skin tumor. Ferrets ...
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| Pregnant ferret symptoms | 6/1/2008 |
Q: What are the clear signs that a ferret is pregnant?
A: I am going to be honest with you: I have never had experience with a pregnant ferret personally. I ...
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| I NEED YOUR HELP NOW PLEASE ITS AN EMERGENCEY AND IT CANT WAIT TILL MORNING TIME!!!! | 5/30/2008 |
Q: what can we give a ferret that we found under a house full of ants on it and it was stiff. we put it ...
A: Since pet stores are open now, you can try picking her up some Totally Ferret. If she won't eat it ...
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| I NEED YOUR HELP NOW PLEASE ITS AN EMERGENCEY AND IT CANT WAIT TILL MORNING TIME!!!! | 5/30/2008 |
Q: what can we give a ferret that we found under a house full of ants on it and it was stiff. we put it ...
A: I just want to tell you how great it is that you are trying to save this little girl. I really am ...
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| Finding a vet (and food recommendations) for a chronically ill ferret | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old female and a just over 1 year old male. The male was recently (in the last ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your sick little boy. I am very glad to hear that he is doing at least a ...
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| New info about the ferret might help. | 5/29/2008 |
Q: Im looking after one of my brothers ferrets and she is really strange! She doesnt want to play or be ...
A: I am going to be honest with you right up front: I don't have any experience with breeding ferrets. ...
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| All she wants to do is bite my shoes, WHEN THEY ARE EVEN ON MY FEET | 5/28/2008 |
Q: Im looking after one of my brothers ferrets and she is really strange! She doesnt want to play or be ...
A: Ferrets are burrowing animals. They love to dig and get into things. You could try getting a box and ...
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| All she wants to do is bite my shoes, WHEN THEY ARE EVEN ON MY FEET | 5/28/2008 |
Q: Im looking after one of my brothers ferrets and she is really strange! She doesnt want to play or be ...
A: Ferrets really love feet. It is a fetish that I have seen in all ferrets that I have encountered. ...
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| Newly adopted Skinny ferret | 5/28/2008 |
Q: We just adopted this ferret yesterday and know very little about her except...she is the skinniest ...
A: Congratulations on the addition to your family! I'm so glad you adopted a new ferret. This new ...
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| Ferret vaccinations and adding new ferrets questions? | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have a male intact ferret that showed up at my house about 1 1/2 weeks ago. We had a pretty bad ...
A: Never apologize for writing in with questions! I am here to help and if there is anything I can do, ...
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| sneezing | 5/26/2008 |
Q: has been constantly sneezing since Friday afternoon, and it is now Sunday evening, and she is still ...
A: I am so sorry that Megan is not feeling well. When a ferret sneezes, it is usually no big deal. With ...
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| Ferret vaccinations and adding new ferrets questions? | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I have a male intact ferret that showed up at my house about 1 1/2 weeks ago. We had a pretty bad ...
A: Let me just say that you are an angel for what you did for Hamilton. Ferrets do not last long when ...
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| pregnant ferret | 5/22/2008 |
Q: do you know how man days a ferret carries its kits for thank you in advance ------Terry ANSWER: Hi ...
A: Is your other jill pregnant too? Is this your first ferret pregnancy? If the other jill is ...
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| Adding New Ferrets | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I have a three year old male ferret who has lived with no other ferrets until now. He was very well ...
A: I apologize for not answering your question right away. It has been pretty hectic around here! ...
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| should i get a ferret? | 5/21/2008 |
Q: So i was wondering if U know how to get rid of the smell and how to take car of a ferret. Where ...
A: This is an extremely loaded question to ask. So much more goes into the care of ferrets that it is ...
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| Baby ferret is acting odd | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My ferret is three months old. She is a Marshall's ferret and has shown no signs of illnesses or ...
A: The first thing I want to say is that Marshall's is not the best food to give at all. It is probably ...
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| adding new ferrets | 5/19/2008 |
Q: i have 2 8month old boys (they have been done) and i wont to add 2 female kits how should i go about ...
A: Sorry it took a little while to get an answer. I have been away. By "done" you mean neutered ...
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| My ferret ate styrofoam! | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Im worried about my ferret because when I came home from work today I noticed she got into the ...
A: The only suggestion I really have is take your ferret to the vet. I know you said it is a bit of a ...
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| new ferret owner.. | 5/14/2008 |
Q: . I'm so excited!!so beware all my questions and i hope you can answear them all..I've been reading ...
A: I'm so glad you decided to come back and ask questions! I hope I can help you. Congratulations to ...
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| my baby ferret | 5/11/2008 |
Q: ok first of all i just got a baby ferret a week ago from my husband as an early birthday present, i ...
A: I am so glad I could help you! Totally Ferret is a good brand. It is what we feed our fuzzies around ...
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| Sick fuzzy | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I have a fuzzy who is going on 8 1/2 yrs. young, but recently has been growing a cyst in his little ...
A: I am so sorry that your fuzzy is not doing well. I cannot stress how important it is for you to find ...
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| Oscar bites | 5/10/2008 |
Q: Hey, i got Oscar (my ferret) about a week ago and i am having a hard time figuring out how to train ...
A: Congratulations on becoming a ferret parent! I hope you are enjoying it so far! Is Oscar a kit? ...
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| my baby ferret | 5/10/2008 |
Q: ok first of all i just got a baby ferret a week ago from my husband as an early birthday present, i ...
A: Welcome to the wonderful world of ferret parenthood. As you are starting to notice, it is quite a ...
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| Litter box and food | 5/9/2008 |
Q: What is best used in litter box,Iwas told by the pet shop owner,rabbit food or a cheap generic cat ...
A: Congratulations on being a ferret parent! I hope you are enjoying it so far. Ferrets are pretty ...
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| nipping my other pets | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I'm a new ferret owner,"Troubles"was a rescue and her owner didn't make time for her! she was a bad ...
A: I am so glad you rescued Troubles from an owner that didn't pay enough attention to her! That is so ...
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| New Ferret | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I adopted two mid aged male ferrets on Sunday. They are both VERY skinny and were pooping cat ...
A: This is a very difficult situation and I am very sorry that your new baby is not doing so well. The ...
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| human food | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I have two young male ferrets they are both healthy, playful and love trying to get human food I ...
A: Ferrets are obligate carnivores, which means that their short digestive tracts can only digest meat. ...
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