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| Subject | Date Asked |
| ferret odor | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: how do you control the odor from the ferrets? It is about the way you wash them? A: All ferrets have a ferret smell some worse than others. The way to keep the smell down is to NOT ... | |
| re-litter training a deaf ferret... who doesn't like treats | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I am a relatively 'green' ferret mom of two crazy fuzzies, both of whom I got from pet stores when ... A: Since he loves toys those could be his positive reinforcement. When he goes in the litter box play ... | |
| Ferret Cough | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My ferret Oliver is almost a year old now. I got him in August and he was born March. Since I've had ... A: The sound he makes while chewing his chew is more than likely a happy sound ferrets make. My ferrets ... | |
| making the right choice? | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My boys are 11 and 7--they have their hearts set on getting a ferret from our local pet store. They ... A: Ferrets do have a ferret smell just like other animals smell like themselves. But if the cage is ... | |
| Ferret Cough | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: My ferret Oliver is almost a year old now. I got him in August and he was born March. Since I've had ... A: Does he only cough when grooming or does he cough all the time? Some ferrets will cough or sneeze ... | |
| New Ferrets | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I recently added a new ferret to the family. I have 2 others which have been together for about 2 ... A: She definitely needs to be in a separate cage during the introduction period. I have always found it ... | |
| female died, male sad... have a few questions | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I've had my ferrets since aug of 09' my female was always much small then my male. The past month ... A: If he doesn't seem to be lonely (in some ferrets they will not show this for a couple of days/weeks ... | |
| Bandit | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: My wife and i have a 2 yr old ferret and i was wondering just how much play time with humans me and ... A: Ferrets are very very social creatures and want attention the entire time they are awake. He is ... | |
| Lupron to prevent Adrenal | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have two girl ferrets ages 9 and 6 months. I have a wonderful vet who told me about Lupron to ... A: There are few vets doing this and some are still deep in the research of this actually preventing ... | |
| Dying ferret | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: My ferret is about 6 years old and i believe he may be dying. He's lost weight, for some reason he ... A: Your ferret needs a vet asap. This is definitely not a wait and see issue like some things that ... | |
| sugar free raisins | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I am aware of the inherit dangers of providing raisins to ferrets as treats because of the high ... A: Even though they are sugar free Raisins still have quite a bit of natural sugar that cannot be ... | |
| Ferret Games/Toys | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old male ferret. He lives in a ferret cage with 3 removable levels and I attached a ... A: There are a lot of cheap and easy ways to entertain a ferret. Towel rides (place a ferret on the end ... | |
| Deppressed ferret | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a ferret named Coda that has no age. I bought him and another little guy who's 2 years old ... A: Sorry about your loss it is always hard to lose a pet especially one who died young. Having ... | |
| unsafe ferret toys | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: i am wondering if there are any toys that are potentially dangerous to a ferret. A: Any toys that have loose pieces that the ferret can choke on. No rubber or plastic that can be ... | |
| Ferrret Diarrhea | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I got a new baby ferret in october. Her poops were not the normal dark brown I was used to after ... A: Both of those foods are very good foods. Ferret lax has actually been known to cause diarrhea so it ... | |
| Is it enough space? | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I have the super pet multi-floor Ferret Home from petco(the green and purple one) I have two ferrets ... A: I used to have that cage and found when I had more than 2 ferrets in it the cage became somewhat ... | |
| Ferrret Diarrhea | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I got a new baby ferret in october. Her poops were not the normal dark brown I was used to after ... A: How long ago did you change the food? What food are you feeding and any treats? Some ferrets have ... | |
| Swollen Vulva in my 1 y/o ferret | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I started last year collecting ferrets. I have wanted them since I was a kid. I now have 5, 3 female ... A: I wouldn't take a chance of treating at home since ferrets are very good at hiding other symptoms ... | |
| my ferret falkar | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: ok I got a ferret for my birthday from my mom and I've had falkar for about 7 ... A: To sex a ferret look the the belly if it looks like your ferret has a belly button then it is a male ... | |
| My ferret suddenly died. | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: My ferret just died about an hour ago. She wasn't very old. 2-4 years I'd say. We got her from a ... A: I am very sorry for your loss. Ferrets are very good at hiding illnesses until it is too late to ... | |
| Adrenal Disease | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: Cassie- My ferret is an 8 1/2 month old baby girl named Chloe that I bought from a pet store and ... A: It is very rare for a ferret that young to have adrenal disease possible but rare. Some ferrets are ... | |
| Skinny Ferret | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I own two ferrets that I adopted from PetsMart. One is a girl and is in good health and eats fine ... A: I would suggest switching them to a higher quality ferret kibble. Most do not recommend cat food ... | |
| adrenal disease and lupron | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: My vet has diagnosed Zorro with adrenal disease based on clinical hair loss symptomns. He is 6 years ... A: A 2nd opinion is never a bad thing. 6-7 years old is very old for a ferret their average oldest ... | |
| My ferret ate a milk dud | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: My ferret ate a little more than half a milk dud, i'm worried that he might not be able to digest ... A: Ferret are notorious for getting into foods they shouldn't have. Just calm down and keep an eye on ... | |
| kidney failure? | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I am from Romania, so excuse from the very start my bad English. I am the owner of a ferret male, ... A: I am not a vet so I am unsure about those results. Does your vet have any other suggestions as to ... | |
| ferrets age | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: Whats your best choice for guessing a ferrets age? A: Teeth are usually the way a vet guesstimates a ferrets age. The older the ferret the more ... | |
| kidney failure? | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I am from Romania, so excuse from the very start my bad English. I am the owner of a ferret male, ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your ferret. Renal Failure is measured by measuring urine and blood ... | |
| my white ferret | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I have rescude 2 ferrets from a guy who can no longer take care of them. He was feeding them cat ... A: I would take her to the vet. The rocking does not seem normal in a healthy ferret. Is she weak? Does ... | |
| Poisonous Plant? | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: One of my ferrs Blossom is currently being treated for a very bad throat infection. My vet has said ... A: Ferrets are quite tricky when they see something they want to eat. Without seeing the ferret eat ... | |
| Help! My ferret is mysteriously ill | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: For the past two and a half weeks, my male ferret has had an enlarged spleen and is extremely ... A: Has your vet checked for a blockage? With blockage the poop will be a normal color but since there ... | |
| Please help! Very ill ferret! | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I really really hope you can help me... I have two ferrets, A 4 year old male named Lola, (we found ... A: Prolapsed rectum is likely caused from the loose stool since it will make him strain more it can ... | |
| Please help! Very ill ferret! | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I really really hope you can help me... I have two ferrets, A 4 year old male named Lola, (we found ... A: The Diarrhea could be a result of the Lupron as it takes some ferrets awhile for their body to ... | |
| Please help! Very ill ferret! | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I really really hope you can help me... I have two ferrets, A 4 year old male named Lola, (we found ... A: The first fur loss around Lola's neck could be an early sign of Adrenal disease since some ferrets ... | |
| tail and weight | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you can answer this but here goes. I have 2 ferrets, Bandit-2 years old and Snow-3 ... A: I am going through a similar experience with one of my ferrets it happens every year for him. Does ... | |
| Weight gain and rat tail | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: Hey Cassie! I am not sure if you can answer this or not, but here goes. One of my ferrets (about 3 ... A: I am going through a similar experience with one of my ferrets it happens every year for him. Does ... | |
| Ferret litter | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I really dislike the ferret bedding that I bought at the store I think it smells bad before it even ... A: Is it just for the litter box or the whole cage? If it is for the whole cage then I would not use ... | |
| ferret sore | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: My name is crystal and I'm the proud owner of two silly ferrets. There names are Sandy and Bandit. I ... A: Ferrets should only be bathed every 6 months at the most if that. It is recommended to only bath ... | |
| middle-aged ferret vs. a small one | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a second ferret as a rescue, she is probably 4 months old and a real cutie :-). I ... A: Are they 100% getting along inside the cage (sleeping together, playing, eating together) What you ... | |
| food change | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I just got a 3 month old, female marshall farms ferret. I generally let her have free reign of the ... A: Marshall is a middle of the road food not horrible but not great either. 8in1 Ultimate Crunchy is a ... | |
| old ferret, | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a male ferret who is nearly 8 years old. He is fairly active for his age and lives in a ... A: It is always hard to lose a beloved pet. I honestly cannot tell you a definitive answer as to when ... | |
| ferret question | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: unaltered) ferret that is in RUT mates with a spay ferret (altered)??? and locks his "j" shape penis ... A: Since the female is altered he could possibly do damage to her since she is not "ready" for him. I ... | |
| fur loss | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: she has started coughing over the last week also she has lost a lot of fur A: The coughing needs to be checked by a vet to make sure she is not getting a URI. Is she balding or ... | |
| Fleas | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I read a response from another person that said the questioner could get a large dog tube of ... A: It is safer to use Kitten flea medication (Advantage, Frontline (conflicting opinions on that, ... | |
| ferret question??? | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: GOOD AFTERNOON, HI I HAVE 2 FERRETS, I BOUGHT THEM FROM A BREEDER, I WILL LIKE TO KNOW IF THEY ARE ... A: The breeder you bought them from should be able to tell you if they are or are not spayed and ... | |
| ferret, lack of appetite? | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: ferret age: 2 living space: my bedroom, very ferret-proofed. food: 8-in-1 ultimate (previous owner ... A: Ferrets are naturally itchy. Sometime my boys will wake me up in the middle of the night scratching ... | |
| ferretts and other pets | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I was considering adopting 2 ferretts from someone that has to move and can't take them with him. I ... A: This highly depends on your cats and dog. Some get along great with ferrets some are afraid of the ... | |
| female ferret | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: i her from a ferret breeder that his female ferret did not get her heat cycle because other females ... A: I have never heard of a ferret not going into a heat cycle because other ferrets were pushing her ... | |
| my ferret | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure how old he is but he has been lethargic wont eat will drink water, but he has been ... A: Your ferret needs a vet as soon as possible. These are symptoms of many diseases and infections ... | |
| Elderly ferret feeding | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: Oreo is somewhere around 6.5-7 years old. She quit eating and drinking. We spent a weekend at the ... A: Carnivore care is expensive. I would take the kibble and pulverize it before adding it to the mix. ... | |
| rescued ferrets | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: about a week ago I adopted 3 ferrets from a no kill animal shelter they range in ages from 4 yrs to ... A: The skinny coarse hair could be dietary issues from their previous home. Have they been checked by a ... | |
| play time | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 male ferrets and one female. Dozer (male) gets bored VERY VERY easily and has been this ... A: I have a few ideas that work with my boys and other ferrets I have worked with you could give a ... | |
| litter box training | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: We recently rescued a female ferret that is around 6 mo. old. We also have two males that are about ... A: Does she have to step up to get into the box? If so most ferrets will not step into a litter box. ... | |
| introducing newbie to ferrets | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: This new baby is only 6wks old. How do i introduce him to the gang of "four"? He's in a seperate ... A: If you haven't had the new baby long I would let him get used to his new home before doing ... | |
| Biting! | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: i took 2 ferrets in about 6 months ago, hob n gill both around 3-4 years old, the gill is a ... A: I am thinking he was no nip trained as a kit. I would start bip training as soon as possible. Here ... | |
| My Sicky Abu | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a ferret name Abu. He's such a playful, happy ferret. Always running play with my girls and ... A: He needs a vet ASAP... This is one of those situations that the vet is unavoidable it could be ... | |
| Litter training | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: Ok, here goes. I have 2 ferrets, and they refuse to use a litter box. I have a kitten but have put ... A: I have a ferret who has free reign no cage. But for litter training I suggest using a one level cage ... | |
| 1 lb ferret | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 ferrets that I enjoy more than I could ever explain. However, I have trouble finding vets ... A: I live in a town without a ferret savvy vet as well and it can get extremely frustrating at times. I ... | |
| Ferret potty training | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: My name is Cole and I recently obtained a ferret. Her name is Fuzzy, she is about 4 months old. I ... A: Yes ferrets can be very picky when it comes to things like that and take awhile to get used to ... | |
| fleas | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 ferrets that I enjoy more than I could ever explain. However, I have trouble finding vets ... A: The 1 lb ferret is not normal at all. Is your vet ferret savvy? If not I would try to find another ... | |
| Breeding | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: My Female ferret has been on heat for around 3 days now and my male has started trying to mate her ... A: Are they being housed together currently? If so I suggest separating immediately because the hob ... | |
| I'll ferret | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a ferret going on 4 years old. She has always been extremely healthy. She has 9 playmates all ... A: Unfortunately the only thing I can suggest is a vet visit. Some vets are willing to work on a ... | |
| Food | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: my ferret is now 10 months old, and for being alone(I work at a pet store and we only got him in) he ... A: I do not suggest switching your ferret to the dog food. Ferrets fed an only dog food diet will ... | |
| upset tummy with insulinoma | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: My ferret Jackie Bear, who is 6, had surgery for insulinoma 6 months ago and recently began showing ... A: I have had great success with Pepcid and ferrets it is something my vet always prescribes to ferrets ... | |
| ferret hissing? | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: i have an albino male hes about 8 months old and he only hisses i also have a cat and they play ... A: Not generally. Usually backing up while hissing means they are scared or mad. The only backing up I ... | |
| ferret hissing? | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: i have an albino male hes about 8 months old and he only hisses i also have a cat and they play ... A: I have a ferret around the same age who since 8 weeks old has always hissed whether he was excited, ... | |
| working ferrets as pets? | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: i have two 3 year old ferrets, they are a male and female and are both neurted and spayed. As i am ... A: I have personally never met a ferreting ferret since it is illegal where I live. But I know quite a ... | |
| Introducing a jill to a house with two hobs. | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I have kept ferrets for 12 years, but this is the first time I have had an entire hob. At the moment ... A: It is possible for the whole hob to pester the jill even when not in season. Some will not but some ... | |
| Hair loss | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: My ferret is going to be a year old the end of November and about a month ago she started shedding ... A: Does she have any bald patches on her anywhere? Is she acting, eat, using the potty normal? It ... | |
| Ferrets and grief | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Can a ferret die out of grief of being separated from his owners? My ferret was only 5yrs old and ... A: It is not unheard of for a ferret to grieve to death. But that mainly pertains to ferrets who have ... | |
| abandoned, skinny, and bald! | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: my friend found an abandoned ferret in her apartment complex. appears the owners just left her in ... A: Firstly thank you for rescuing her! Is her hair growing back? I suggest getting her to a vet asap ... | |
| My ferret is VERY sick, please help asap | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: My name is Lisa and I own 2 ferrets. Slinky and chi chi. they live in a cage in my room and i let ... A: Do you know if it his urine or poo that is green? The symptoms you described doesn't sound like ... | |
| nipping | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: i have had my two polecats for 4 weeks now they are now 11 weeks old i have two girls but my ... A: Tapping on the nose can make nipping worse since they feel threatened. This is what I do with ... | |
| Litter Pan | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: How can i tie my litter pan to the cage so my 2 ferrets won't move it. We have tried various thing ... A: I have this problem with my oldest ferret. He actually chipped a tooth on something I attached his ... | |
| Dominance issues? | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have introduced a year old rescued unspayed female ferr to my home (Miss Foxy Brown). Whilst Crow ... A: If foxy is unspayed she will likely not get along with any female ferret while her hormones are ... | |
| Is my ferret lonely, even in a group? | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I had 3 male ferrets, and a few months ago I added another bonded pair. The pair had been together ... A: If you are still planning to integrate them all into the same cage I suggest separate Kyle and ... | |
| Ferrets getting along. | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I have 7 ferrets that get along really well. We have introduced different ferrets into the clan ... A: How long have you had the new baby? I would give 15-20 minute intro sessions every day until she is ... | |
| Is my ferret lonely, even in a group? | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I had 3 male ferrets, and a few months ago I added another bonded pair. The pair had been together ... A: Did you immediately put them all in the same cage? If so I would separate the new pair into their ... | |
| Ferret better alone? | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 ferrets. My oldest one Pebbles is 4. She has always been very small but seems like she lost ... A: Have you taken her to the vet to make sure it isn't anything medical? I would give her a trial run ... | |
| My Ferret is overweight when a month ago he was skinny. | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: How can a ferret that eat two-times a day can become fat in over a month? He also is losing hair, a ... A: What kind of food are you feeding? I don't know if you have your ferret on scheduled feedings or ... | |
| Ferret food | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have three ferrets and I had to go out and buy different food because I can't afford Marshall ... A: Are you slowly transitioning them to the new food? A drastic change can cause stomach issues ... | |
| Greenish Poop | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: Scooter is an 18 month old desexed ferret and has had greenish poop for the last few days. I have ... A: If your vet is a ferret savvy vet and suspects your ferret of having ECE (Epizootic Catarrhal ... | |
| Julia Brave Heart is ill... | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old female ferret who has been in great health since she was a tiny baby. Recently ... A: These are both serious diseases as I am sure your veternarian has explained. Helicobacter ... | |
| Ferret gagging | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: We have a female ferret that has been gagging the last couple of hours and nothing but water and ... A: Has she gotten into anything she isn't supposed to? Vomiting could be anything from an obstruction ... | |
| ferret babies | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: what baby ferret eat and drink between 6 and 7 weeks old? ANSWER: Ideally a ferret should still be ... A: If the ferrets are still with their mother there is no need for the milk replacement. Leaving the ... | |
| ferret babies | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: what baby ferret eat and drink between 6 and 7 weeks old? A: Ideally a ferret should still be with the mother. But if it is being weaned at 6 weeks old moisten ... | |
| Cant find my ferret!! | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I just got my first ferret yesterday he is 3 months old. I fed him a little piece of ... A: Oh no I am sorry you lost your ferret! Ferrets can get into any space their head will fit through. ... | |
| Ferret Scratching | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I've noticed my ferret is scratching himself a whole lot like he has flees. However, I've given him ... A: Ferrets are very itchy animals. Sometimes your ferret will be sound asleep and suddenly jump up and ... | |
| Fleas on ferret | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has a ferret about 8 months maybe- he is itching, and my daughter believes he has fleas ... A: The only proven safe flea medication for ferrets is Advantage for Kittens, Revolution for Kittens, ... | |
| Flea problem with daughter's ferret? | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has a ferret that she got from someone else and was told it had the necessary shots etc. ... A: I recommend either Advantage kitten, Revolution for kittens, or Frontline for kittens (be wary of ... | |
| New Ferret Owner-Biting | 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: She may be afraid since you have only had her a few days. I would give her a few days with just one ... | |
| Introducing a new friend | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: i currently have a very playful hob that is just under a year old. He can get a bit nippy sometimes ... A: That's great that nip training is working! Any pairing will work once they are both spay/neutered ... | |
| New Ferret Owner-Biting | 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: Nipping is common in ferrets if they are not nip trained. Nip training can take anywhere from a few ... | |
| Introducing a new friend | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: i currently have a very playful hob that is just under a year old. He can get a bit nippy sometimes ... A: Have you been nip training him? http://forum.ferret.com/tm.aspx?m=133100&high=nip+training Most ... | |
| traveling | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering if it was ok to leave your ferret home when you travel as long as you get someone to ... A: Depending on how long you are gone. If you will just be a couple of days then it can be fine to ... | |
| my baby is acting strange and had hair loss. | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: Loki(age 2 1/2)atleast i think?i got him from a bad situation.orginally i bought 2 ferrets but my ... A: I strongly suggest throwing the Sergeants and the Hartz flea spray as far as you can those along ... | |
| Is this an emergency? | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: my question is regarding my 3 year old ferret. I have had two ferrets and just got a 3rd little boy ... A: I would advise a vet visit. That poop doesn't look healthy at all. The food you are feeding is an ... | |
| Is this an emergency? | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: my question is regarding my 3 year old ferret. I have had two ferrets and just got a 3rd little boy ... A: Is this the food? ... | |
| Is this an emergency? | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: my question is regarding my 3 year old ferret. I have had two ferrets and just got a 3rd little boy ... A: Ok I know this is a gross question but is the poop normal color? What food are you feeding? Have ... | |
| my baby is acting strange and had hair loss. | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: Loki(age 2 1/2)atleast i think?i got him from a bad situation.orginally i bought 2 ferrets but my ... A: 99% of ferrets do better in groups. But I would not add to your current ferret until his issues are ... | |
| Older Ferret / Illness / Opinion | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: Cassie, I have had my ferret "Meep" for aprox 7 1/2 years. He currently has "paradontal disease" ... A: 7 1/2 is a very long time for a ferret to live. The first thing I would do is get him to a ferret ... | |
| New ferret owner has a few questions. | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I just got a male ferret that is a little more than a year old and I have a few questions about him. ... A: First congratulations on your new ferret! For litterbox training this is what I do for a ... | |
| Ferret | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a female ferret who is 4 years old. She is very small for a ferret and is an albino. I was ... A: It is never too late to introduce another ferret to your existing one. I just introduced 2 younger ... | |
| ferret play | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: We bought a ferret about a month ago and, at first she was incredibly (and hilariously) playful. ... A: If not constantly stimulated ferrets can get into ruts. I have a huge toy box full of ferret toys. I ... | |
| My ferret died | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a ferret about seven years ago through my vet - the ferret had a slight heat stroke and ... A: Sorry for your loss =( it is always hard to lose a fuzzy... Your ferret was very old for a ferret ... | |
| Adrenal Disease | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a three year old female ferret who's symptoms are weight gain, no hair loss, increased odor, ... A: I don't mind at all. No tests are never absolutely concrete. But it is a very small chance that if ... | |
| Adrenal Disease | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a three year old female ferret who's symptoms are weight gain, no hair loss, increased odor, ... A: 99% of vets will not treat anything without concrete proof because if they do they become liable if ... | |
| vaccinations, disease | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I am planning to get a ferret. I would like to know what yearly vaccines are required for a ferret? ... A: Depending on where you live most states require a Distemper and Rabies vaccination for all ferrets. ... | |
| My ferrets wont open their eyes! | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: My ferrets are over 5 weeks old now and only one baby out of 9 has its eyes open and even he only ... A: It is not normal that their eyes are not open at 5 weeks old. Kits usually open their eyes at 30-38 ... | |
| baby ferrets | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: how old should i start handling my baby ferrets they are three weeks old A: It is advised to wait until the kits are at least 4 weeks old before beginning to socialize and ... | |
| Help! Diet! | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have 1 2 year old ferret named Spaz and have been noticing that he is losing hair on his ears, ... A: No No No Pedigree is as far from ferret appropriate food as it gets. Ferrets are obligated ... | |
| ferret | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a questions this is my first ferret her stool is very wet is that normal of should i change ... A: If the ferrets poop is like the first one in the picture below that is normal ... | |
| Cage suggestions | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I am getting 3 ferrets soon and I have no idea when it comes to cages. We do not have a pet store ... A: First congratulations on getting your ferrets! With your budget you have a ton of possibilities. I ... | |
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I have owned ferrets for a little under 11 years. I am not a vet and cannot diagnose an illness. I am knowledgeable enough to answer most questions dealing with care of ill and elderly, general well-being, adoption process , training, safety(ferret proofing), housing requirements, engaging and mind enhancing games, grooming, vaccination, behavior, nipping,nutrition, and common symptoms of diseases. I can direct anyone to a ferret friendly veterinarian. I will, however, do my very best to answer any questions to the best of my ability. I have personally dealt with most ferret illnesses.
Experience
I have been and am currently a ferret owner for a little under 11 years. I volunteer at a ferret shelter along with a general shelter who gets ferrets in regularly. I don't work there but I observe a ferret vet on a regular basis and study everything possible.
I also take in poorly kept ferrets and ferrets that have been abused to nurse them back to health so they can go to qualified homes.
Organizations
American Ferret Association
Education/Credentials
I am currently enrolled to receive my Bachelor's degree before taking my entrance exam for my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and on my way to become a veterinarian.
I also teach a class at my local shelter on proper care, behavior, common illnesses and nutrition when someone comes in to adopt a ferret.
Awards and Honors
I have received quite a few "best answers" on yahoo answers.
Past/Present Clients
Although I am not a "professional" I have worked with many many ferrets and their owners. I have taught owners how to nip train their ferrets, potty train. I have pointed people in the direction of the closest ferret friendly vet when the need arises. I have taken in abused and abandoned ferrets to nurse them back to health both physically and emotionally.
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