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| My Ferret has an Inflamed butt | 2/16/2007 |
Q: My ferret started having problems a few weeks back with eating. I started giving her a vitamin ...
A: I am glad you made an appointment for your ferret to see the vet. This usually means diarrhea, but ...
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| breeding | 12/6/2006 |
Q: im a animal management student in college and we must breed a chosen animal. i have picked to breed ...
A: I truly cannot give you much advice on this because it is out of my scope of knowledge. I did ...
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| Skinny Ferret | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets one is Kodo and the other is Podo. Kodo is on the thick side, playful, and ...
A: assuming that both ferrets are male, then there probabaly needs to be a vet check of the second ...
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| new ferret | 12/5/2006 |
Q: got a 1yr old two days ago she very active expoleing are house and loving my husband she has been ...
A: Actually there alot of people who feed cat food to their ferrets. Very often, ferrets do not like ...
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| Something is wrong with my ferret | 12/3/2006 |
Q: our ferret mimi is about 10 to 11 months old, and she has always been a very active ferret but today ...
A: I am very sorry to hear your little ferret is sick. I have absolutely no way to tell what is wrong, ...
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| I want a ferret!! | 12/1/2006 |
Q: As you know, christmas time is just around the corner, and i have been desperately wanting a pet. I ...
A: Hello, I am glad to hear you are thinking about a ferret as a pet. Here is a very good web site for ...
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| diarrhea | 11/24/2006 |
Q: I just added a ferret to my household about 2 weeks ago. My first one is a year+ old. We introduced ...
A: I am sorry you poor little ferret is sick! Diarrhea in ferrets is actually a cause for concern. ...
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| Ferrets | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I just got a new ferret a couple of days ago, and I cannot seem to get him to use his litter box. I ...
A: .. Litter training ferrets is a difficult task, but it is worth it in the end. Ferrets become more ...
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| liter training | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I have had him for two weeks now. Liter training seemed virutally effortless. Suddenly he goes ...
A: congrats on your new baby! Males are actually a little more laid back in personality, IMO. As far ...
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| Just got a new ferret , Put in with the one i have | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I just went and got a New ferret 4 days ago . After having my other ferret for about 4 years now , I ...
A: It's sounds like you are off to a fairly good start, in the fact that there is no bloodshed.I cannot ...
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| Ferret information | 10/28/2006 |
Q: My aunt has gotten a female ferret and we need to know what to and what not to feed a ferret. Also ...
A: . I personally recommend a holistic food, like Nutro Natural or Blue Holistic for cats.These are ...
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| Hi | 10/21/2006 |
Q: I just bought a ferret, his name is Snickers, I have had one before, but I want to make sure I am ...
A: I will try to answer your questions as best I can, but I would recommend very good book called ...
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| Does me ferret like me? | 10/13/2006 |
Q: Hey, My little girl, Revan, use to have other owners--I bought her from her previous owners. ...
A: ferrets do not show outward affection, they are more playful little beasts. You would not ...
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| Bite training | 10/7/2006 |
Q: I just adopted a ferret from a shelter that was abused when she was younger. She is very ...
A: The behavior you are describing sounds like simple dominance on the part of the new ferret. This is ...
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| ferretts | 10/5/2006 |
Q: If a ferrett runs away?,Are they able to find their way home?
A: I have heard of ferrets finding their way back to their homes, but those cases are usually when a ...
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| Feeding? | 9/28/2006 |
Q: I bought my ferrets at Petco, they are 10 weeks old now and their waste smells oderous,they are ...
A: I can say I also had that same problem with Marshall's food. Alot of ferret owners steer clear of ...
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| 2 baby ferrets | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I own two ferrets and they have a whole room to themselves, its ferret proofed, but they have two ...
A: .. Litter training ferrets is a difficult task, but it is worth it in the end. Ferrets become more ...
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| bite training | 9/25/2006 |
Q: My ferret has a nasty biting problem that keeps getting worse. When I first let him out of his cage, ...
A: Nipping/biting is the most common problem with young ferrets . Your ferret is showing typical ...
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| Litter box | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I have a 12 week old male ferret who is litter box trained. The pet store recommended the pellets ...
A: Congrats on you new little ferret.12 week is very young to be litter trained, great job! I have ...
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| Please. | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I havent got a ferret yet and I dont know if my Mother would want one.But, the only reason why she ...
A: . Yes, ferrets do have a musky ododr,they develop the odor as they become adults. Ferrets have a ...
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| my ferret | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I'll be brief. My male ferrets' urine has a tint of green in it and he also seems to be bloaded. ...
A: Green urine is a sign of bilirubin breaking down from the blood, which is common after surgeries ...
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| He is SO loud!! | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I got my ferret a few weeks ago from a petstore and he is very young around 9 weeks. The lady at ...
A: All baby ferrets cry when they are seperated. It is the same when a new puppy cries in the crate at ...
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| age/licking | 7/26/2006 |
Q: my ferret is, i'm not even sure how old.. i figured shes about 3 months old or so.. if she had her ...
A: Very young ferrets will lick and chew because they have been weaned too early. Some ferrets don't ...
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| shooulder training | 7/22/2006 |
Q: is there any other way to shoulder train ferrets besid3s the newspaper and basket method? I've tried ...
A: To shoulder train a ferret, try putting their harness on with the leash on, and simply teach your ...
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| Ferret's teeth | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I just got a new ferret and I know its teeth has to be cleaned but, I was wondering what the best ...
A: To brush your ferret's teeth (which should be done about once or twice a month as your ferret gets ...
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| litter training/housing | 7/18/2006 |
Q: amy, i have a ferret felmale that is 39 weeks old. i let her run around free in my room with an ...
A: It is not unusual for a ferret to regress in litter training during the ages of 8 mos. to 13 mos. It ...
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| Moving ferret ouside | 7/16/2006 |
Q: I have a few ferret questions for former/present ferret owners. My husband is building a large cage ...
A: Let me answer the second question first. Female ferrets can get along with both sexes fine, in the ...
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| eating | 7/14/2006 |
Q: ashley lloyd
A: If you use peanut butter, smear a THIN layer on their tummy and let them lick it off. The only ...
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| Ferrett Illness | 7/14/2006 |
Q: We are giving him One Part Gaterade with two parts water to prvent dehydration and Gerber Chicken ...
A: There is also something called "Duck Soup" for severe cases ,you can sustain him on this until you ...
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| Ferrett Illness | 7/13/2006 |
Q: Our ferrett has been acting strange. He suddenly doesn't walk well, like he is crawling. Today, we ...
A: Any number of things could be wrong, I would simply be specultaing. It sounds a little bit like ...
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| diarrhea | 7/13/2006 |
Q: i bearly got my ferret on sunday that has past so i only had her for 3 days and she was doing normal ...
A: You should have her to a vet for an initial checkup just to make sure she is healthy. It is not ...
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| Ferret Surgery | 7/11/2006 |
Q: Is there any surgery i can get done to my ferret to make his stench go away? someone said i could ...
A: If you bought your ferret from a pet store, he has already been neutered and descented. This means ...
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| sleeping in litter box | 7/11/2006 |
Q: I have bought a ferret recently he is about 12-13 weeks old. We also have cats he go in their litter ...
A: Very often baby ferrets will do that, and they eventually out grow that behavior. They at that age ...
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| wont stop bitting | 7/9/2006 |
Q: yes i got a ferret about 2 or 3 months ago.It is a white female she is still young and wont stop ...
A: I had one ferret that bit terribly, and I found out that he was not getting enough food. he was very ...
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| equipment to donate | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I have 2 ferret cages, liter pans, a sleeping hammock and play tent and play ball with holes cut out ...
A: This is the best website I could find for that area: http://www.altpet.net/Rescue/NY.html Or you ...
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| smell | 7/6/2006 |
Q: if i get a ferret from a pet store and its how strong is their smell and what does it smell like?
A: Ferrets have a distinctive musky odor, and males have a stronger odor than females.It has a scent ...
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| biting ferrett | 7/5/2006 |
Q: My mom has 2 ferretts from the same litter, a boy and a girl, which she has had for 3 years in the ...
A: One of two things could be the problem. First, check her ears for infection, or earmites, and clean ...
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| ferrets | 7/4/2006 |
Q: I was reading one of your replies regarding a woman looking for a home for her ferrets. We are a ...
A: I certainly will. Is there an email address you can send me? you can mark the question "private" to ...
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| Another Behavior Problem... | 7/1/2006 |
Q: my name is Juan. I guess I should just get right to the point. I'm in a bit of a problem. I have had ...
A: It may be more of a physical problem then a behavior problem with your female. Pain and illness can ...
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| male ferret behavior | 6/29/2006 |
Q: I recently got a 6 month old male ferret from someone who could not care for him anymore. I already ...
A: because you are bringing in a new male to your already established group of "senior" ferrets, you ...
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| New baby Ferret and my cats | 6/29/2006 |
Q: 2 days ago I lost my mind and fell in love with a 7 week old altered male ferret. I bought him with ...
A: Nipping is the most common problem with young ferrets .Your ferret is showing typical behavior. They ...
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| Baby ferret potty issues | 6/27/2006 |
Q: Good Morning, I recently purchased two baby ferrets who are about 7-8 weeks of age. I am having a ...
A: .. Litter training ferrets is a difficult task, but it is worth it in the end. Ferrets become more ...
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| ferret babies.. | 6/22/2006 |
Q: i was also woundering if you knew how long the babies have to stay with there mothers after birth? i ...
A: Breeding ferret is not something I would recommend. Most likely your female is already spayed if she ...
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| ferrets | 6/21/2006 |
Q: can you have 2 male brother ferrets living together if you get them together when thier ...
A: Ferrets, once neutered or spayed do very well living together, whether it is male or female. A group ...
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| Ferret Food | 6/21/2006 |
Q: Our DOG vet said that cheap food passes through Dogs faster then good qaulity food. So I thought it ...
A: I do not recommend mixing foods. You have a different mixture of food each time you give it to them ...
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| Male Ferret biting | 6/15/2006 |
Q: Why is my male ferret biting my two female ferrets in the neck? Sometimes he won't let go until I ...
A: This is a dominanace thing, he is establishing himself as "Alpha" over the female ferrets. It is ...
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| two male ferrets and food concerns | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I emailed you about a week ago and i tried putting the two males togeter but the older one is still ...
A: I must ask you if these ferrets are NEUTERED? That is extremely important, because two UNNEUTERED ...
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| ferrets meeting ferrets (both male) | 6/7/2006 |
Q: Amy- I have a older ferret named Orli and just purchased a 6 week old ferret that is a male. The ...
A: I am going on the assumption that both male ferrets are neutered: If the original ferret is much ...
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| Ferret behavior | 6/5/2006 |
Q: I was giving my ferret his first bath today, and he was of course a little nervous..but as soon as I ...
A: Some ferrets simply hate to be bathed. i had one ferret who wold throw the biggest screaming fit ...
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| My new ferret escaped | 6/4/2006 |
Q: ..i am new to the ferret world as i just took one in from a family member who could no longer care ...
A: I am glad you found him. Ferrets are notorious escape artists. Just keep him warm and dry, and watch ...
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| Working Ferrets | 6/4/2006 |
Q: I used to live up north and I had to run different cables through buildings (internet and such) but ...
A: I think it is wonderful that your ferret is able to help with your work! Unfortunately, he would not ...
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| Ferret food recommendations | 6/3/2006 |
Q: Amy, I read your recommendation on the Purina cat food and also checked the ingredient content. See ...
A: Below is a copy of the product I have used for several years. I have NEVER had a single problem ...
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| hi- i have a 6yr old ferret... | 6/2/2006 |
Q: due to this, she has lost most of her hair. her skin is soooo dry! is there anything topical i can ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your ferret having this condition. I am not aware of any topical for the ...
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| jills | 5/30/2006 |
Q: My son has two jill ferrets about THEY HAVE JUST BEEN MATED FOR THE FISRT TIME BY A MALE THAT IS ...
A: I have no personal exp. with breeding ferrets, and have only a limited knowledge of their behavior ...
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| my ferret isnt eating | 5/30/2006 |
Q: ..she is pretty small, only 1.5 pounds and she has not been eating. she wnt even go near her ...
A: If it is a sudden change in her diet, then your vet is probably the person to help you. If she is ...
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| back leg problems | 5/29/2006 |
Q: just about 3-4 days ago my ferret, Oprah, has been struggling on her back two legs. she's about 6 ...
A: It is truly impossible for me to decipher what would be the problem with your ferret, it could be ...
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| Ferret digging air | 5/27/2006 |
Q: I have several ferrets and have seen just about every behavior. In the never ending pursuit to ...
A: This behavior sounds interesting, but I can honestly say I don't know what that could be, other that ...
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| kits getting pushed out i think!!!! | 5/26/2006 |
Q: Ive had my ferret for about a year now and i thought that is was a right time for her to turn into a ...
A: Unfortunately I wished you had written me before your female was bred. Breeding ferrets is often a ...
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| MY BABY FERRET DONT WANT TO EAT | 5/26/2006 |
Q: Here the ferrets are not very popular pets and I dont know what to do. Please help My baby ferret ...
A: You can try several things: First, if you are feeding dry food, try to soften it with a tablespoon ...
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| Blaze Ferrets | 5/26/2006 |
Q: I own 2 ferrets. One is a sable and 1 is what I believe is a blaze ferret. I was wondering how can ...
A: If you have a blaze ferret, or some "Panda" marked ferrets (Darker patches under eyes), it could ...
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| I don t know what is wrong HELP | 5/25/2006 |
Q: I don t know if my ferret is sick or what, but I just got him about a week ago and he is like 3 ...
A: your ferret is fine. it is simply a weaning behavior for some ferrets at that age do, but he will ...
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| Finding ferrets! | 5/24/2006 |
Q: I am trying to buy a ferret or two as pets but cannot find any! Can't find any in local papers, have ...
A: I would recommend that you check with your local pet stores as to if they carry ferrets and when ...
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| pop cans | 5/22/2006 |
Q: i just got a a7 month old ferret and i have noticed that she attacks pop cans. i would like to know ...
A: The pop can is simply a toy to her, and she is in her 'terrible twos' at 7 month old, so she is ...
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| Ferrets more than a year apart. | 5/18/2006 |
Q: I have a female ferret, about 1.5 years old. I just bought a male ferret, about 4 months old, ...
A: .. Male ferrets are about twice the size of females, generally. So ANY male you get will be bigger. ...
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| Male Ferret and ears | 5/18/2006 |
Q: Amy I have a male ferret, that I have had for 4 years now, my female I have had for 6 years. In ...
A: one of two things could be the problem. First, check their ears for infection, or earmites, and ...
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| Moving | 5/14/2006 |
Q: I have 4 ferrets, the oldest are 9 months and the youngest are 5 months. We currently have them in ...
A: I would not recommend moving the ferrets into the travel cage until you are actually ready to travel ...
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| New ferret | 5/14/2006 |
Q: We bought 2 ferrets (1 male and 1 female) when they where 8 weeks old. When they where 4 months old ...
A: The behavior you are describing sounds like simple dominance on the part of the new ferret. She is ...
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| Ferrett Rescue | 5/10/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - I am in over my head. I purchased a ferret for my daughter, and then ended ...
A: I am going to email you a list of rescues in Ohio and they should definitely be able to help you. I ...
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| two girl ferrets | 5/8/2006 |
Q: One more question... can two girl ferrets live together? thnaks cassie
A: Ferrets, once neutered or spayed do very well living together. A group of ferrets will bond very ...
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| also, sleeps alot | 5/8/2006 |
Q: also, she sleeps alot, is that normal? thanks Cassie
A: It is normal for ferrets to sleep about 16 hours a day. That will vary if your ferret is a young ...
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| female heat | 5/8/2006 |
Q: Will my female ferret go into heat, like dogs do? thank you, Cassie
A: Female ferrets are seasonally polyestrus, which means they can come into heat more than once during ...
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| Ferrett Rescue | 5/7/2006 |
Q: I am in over my head. I purchased a ferret for my daughter, and then ended up taking in a ferret ...
A: I am sorry you found yourself in this situation, but you are not alone. A lot of people don't ...
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| Ferret? | 5/5/2006 |
Q: Can a ferret go outside without his rabies vacc. if he is supervised at ALL times?
A: I personally do not see a problem with taking your ferret out of doors on a leash etc supervised. ...
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| ferret not eating | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I have a male ferret approx 2.5 years old. Last few days he will only lick his food and not actually ...
A: I would strongly suggest you take your ferret to a vet ASAP. He could have a partial bowel ...
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| Ferret Food | 3/8/2006 |
Q: "I personally feed my ferrets a POULTRY based cat food (I used "Special Care" by Purina, which is ...
A: First of all, I refuse to stoop to your level and and address the accusations of "mistreating" my ...
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| ferret difficult to litter train | 3/3/2006 |
Q: I have a four year old male ferret, and I adopted him when he was a year old. The previous owner ...
A: It is a very common misconception that ferrets are 100% litter box trained. They are not. If your ...
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| Ferret Vet on Long Island | 2/28/2006 |
Q: I purchased a lovely ferret approximately 3 months ago. I have not taken her to the vet yet. I will ...
A: congratulations on your new pet! I am not familiar with vets in your area, and would not be able to ...
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| phantom pregnancy | 1/16/2006 |
Q: I mated My one year old jill ferret (slinky), with Widget (my nine year old ferret), Just before he ...
A: I myself have no exp. with breeding ferrets. I have however researched this a bit, and can only ...
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| my ferret behavior | 1/15/2006 |
Q: How you doing? my name is eduardo sierra and i have a 9 month old ferret. He like to go to the ...
A: First let me address the training your ferret to use the bathroom where you want him to: he needs ...
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| litter training | 1/12/2006 |
Q: I have a ferret that we are having a VERY difficult time litter training. He seems to go wherever he ...
A: .. Litter training ferrets is a difficult task, but it is worth it in the end. Ferrets become more ...
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| Ferret Food Question | 1/1/2006 |
Q: I was wondering..Which kind of "Purina Special Care" do you feed your ferrets? Because there are ...
A: I feed Purina One Special Care Urinary Tract Health Formula Cat Food. It has a low ash and magnesium ...
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| Nipping and bitting | 12/28/2005 |
Q: I purchased a ferret about 2 months ago, and I love it, I got him litter box trained, but I cannot ...
A: Congrats on your new ferret. Nipping is the most common problem with young ferrets (other than ...
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| Scratching | 12/19/2005 |
Q: Could you recommend anything to stop our ferrets from scratching. We are in rented accommodation ...
A: Carpet digging is a common problem with ferrets. It is also destructive to you carpet! I used ...
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| Ferrets | 12/18/2005 |
Q: I have tow questions...Will my ferret try to hurt my dog? and the other one is...Is it ok to let my ...
A: First question is will a ferret try to hurt your dog. Most likely not.A ferret's personality is much ...
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| is a ferret right for me and my life | 11/30/2005 |
Q: its almost x-mas and one of my friends got a ferret and i thought it was petty cool,and i went to ...
A: Ferrets need about two to three hours a day play time out of the cage. More is better of course.But ...
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| see below | 11/13/2005 |
Q: I am planing on getting another ferret.I currenly have a male and im wondering if I should get ...
A: Ferrets, once neutered or spayed do very well living together, whether it is male or female. A group ...
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| Shampoo for ferrets | 11/8/2005 |
Q: Would be okey to use baby shampoo on ferrets? The stores around here do not carry ferret shampoo.
A: Yes, it is fine to use baby shampoo, I have used that before. It is not much for odor control, but ...
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| hello, we brought a ferret... | 11/5/2005 |
Q: we brought a ferret yesterday, he is a little over a year. I was wondering should we clip the toe ...
A: Yes, you should trim your ferret's nails at about once a month. Trimming your ferret's nails not ...
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| Wierd Food Habits | 11/2/2005 |
Q: My ferret has some wierd eating habits! Can you please tell me whether any of these things that she ...
A: Peanut butter is a no no unless it is a SMALL thin smear. any "globs" could get stuck in her throat. ...
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| Ferret Litter Training | 10/23/2005 |
Q: I had great success with training my female ferret except the litter box She wouldn't use it. I ...
A: .. Litter training ferrets is a difficult task, but it is worth it in the end. Ferrets become more ...
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| nipping | 10/6/2005 |
Q: i have two ferrets and they are 8 weeks old one of them is quite nasty whilst the other just nips ...
A: Nipping is the most common problem with young ferrets (other than litter training them). Your ...
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| male biting female | 9/26/2005 |
Q: we have two ferrets, male and female approx 2 years old and raised together, both fixed. We have ...
A: I would have to actually have to see the two together, but it does sound normal. The rule of thumb ...
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| diarrhea | 9/21/2005 |
Q: Sorry that I keep bothering you but I woke up today to find a different ferret of mine dead. I dont ...
A: I am so sorry about your ferret!! I really have no idea what could have caused such a sudden death ...
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| diarrhea | 9/20/2005 |
Q: I have asked for you rhelp before and you always come through, so here is anotherr question for you. ...
A: Usually diarrhea in ferrets can be caused by a dietary change, or sometimes a mild intestinal virus. ...
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| Biting and Food | 9/13/2005 |
Q: I have three ferrets: Eugene is two years old, Sadie is one year, and Ramona we've only had since ...
A: You new little ferret sound as if she is experiencing food aggression, which is commonly caused by ...
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| ferret meeting ferret | 9/1/2005 |
Q: Amy- I have a ferret named Cougar (male) that is a little over a year now. I just recently purchased ...
A: It sounds like it is a typical situation of rough play, and a little dominance from your male ...
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| Sleepy Ferret | 8/28/2005 |
Q: My ferret sleeps A LOT! I work 8-5 M-F and she is usually only up for about 1-2 hours a day while I ...
A: It is normal for ferrets to sleep about 16 hours a day. That will vary if your ferret is a young ...
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| Help! | 7/31/2005 |
Q: my uhh ferret is getting bald spots!Does this hurt him because they look infected!What does this ...
A: I am sorry for the delay in answering your question.Is your ferret losing his hair on his tail, or ...
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| ferret food | 6/23/2005 |
Q: What are some of the best ferret foods? Have you heard of the ferret store's Superior Choice ...
A: I have not personally heard of Superior brand of ferret food. I have used Totally Ferret and 8in1 ...
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| Litter training help | 5/24/2005 |
Q: I have a 6 month old ferret and I'm having a really hard time litter training him. I keep him in ...
A: .. Litter training ferrets is a difficult task, but it is worth it in the end. Ferrets become more ...
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| Neutered ferret wth non neutered ferret? | 5/23/2005 |
Q: I was just wondering if my unneutered male ferret could live with a spayed female or neutered male? ...
A: Once the unneutered ferret comes into rut, he will probably become aggressive toward the other male ...
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| ferret smell | 5/22/2005 |
Q: I hope to someday (soon) own a ferret, however I know they smell really bad! I am searching for ways ...
A: Ferrets are born with anal scent sacs, and they also have musk glands concentrated around their face ...
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| leash training | 5/16/2005 |
Q: I have two ferrets that don't have any place that they can really run around safely,so I would love ...
A: PS~ You had written a follow-up question about where to buy Marshall Farm's harnesses: I buy mine at ...
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| Single ferret | 5/13/2005 |
Q: I am wanting to get a single male ferret as a compation, will a single ferret be happy?
A: Yes, a single ferret can be happy, much in the way a single cat can be happy. They are just as ...
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| food | 5/3/2005 |
Q: can i give my ferrets dandilions or dandilion steams or roots? will they eat them like rabbits do, ...
A: . Hello Sara, You need to feed your ferret morefoods like meats and fruits. They won't "graze" like ...
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| food and litter training | 4/27/2005 |
Q: Ms. Speller - I actually have two questions.. I hope you don't mind. One is about the food. I was ...
A: Switching foods is a relatively easy process. Just mix in about a quarter of the new food with the ...
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| Litter | 4/25/2005 |
Q: I tryed to teach my ferret to use litter pan but all he did was slept in it (even with poop in)or ...
A: .. Litter training ferrets is a difficult task, but it is worth it in the end. Ferrets become more ...
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| males | 4/13/2005 |
Q: can unnutered maels live together? even for part of the year?
A: If they are neutered, then yes, they can be housed together. If they are not, then they need to be ...
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| ferret teeth | 4/12/2005 |
Q: I own 5 ferrets and my sister owns 2 who also live with me, so there are 7 running around my ...
A: It is wonderful to hear how well you take care of all your ferrets! Actually, a small amout of ...
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| Questions and Concerns | 4/4/2005 |
Q: I've got two ferrets, both girls, that seem to take joy in pooping in the opposite corner that I've ...
A: You have asked a lot of interesting but not uncommon questions about your ferrets. First let me ...
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| Time commetment & pair or trio? | 4/2/2005 |
Q: I have found a locle breeder, she sells her babys at seven weeks old and they aren't ...
A: Ferrets, once neutered or spayed do very well living together. A group of ferrets will bond very ...
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| Ferrets outside....food.....others..... | 3/15/2005 |
Q: I just got a female Ferret from a friend of a friend. They said she is young, but, how young I have ...
A: You have asked a lot of good questions. First, let me tell you to buy the book: "Ferrets for ...
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| my ferrets | 3/14/2005 |
Q: i currently have a two-year-old ferret and a three-year old ferret, and i was wondering two things. ...
A: There are many "commercial" treats for ferrets at you local pet store, or you can see what types of ...
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| i'm going on vacations | 3/9/2005 |
Q: i got 2 ferrets recently and i'm very worried about what to do with them if i go on a trip.do you ...
A: Here is a South Fla. website that will be very helpful to you for finding temp. housing for your ...
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| Cost | 3/8/2005 |
Q: I understand that ferrets need to be taken to the vet and that can cost around 50-100 a year. But, ...
A: None of my ferrets had any serious health problems, thank goodness. My older ferret did get a tumor ...
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| Cost | 3/7/2005 |
Q: Throughout their whole life, how much does it cost to take care of a ferret? Also, I am interested ...
A: and thank you for your question. The most expensive cost of a ferret is the initial cost of the ...
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| would a ferret be right for me? | 2/27/2005 |
Q: i have been wanting a ferret for about 2 years.But my mom and step dad say they smell to bad.They ...
A: . Yes, ferrets do have a musky ododr,they develop the odor as they become adults. Ferrets have a ...
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| Getting a trio in may and need some advice. | 2/24/2005 |
Q: I fianly found a breeder in my area, she has bred them last week and is expecting babsy in late ...
A: sounds like you have an exciting time ahead of you. Your list sounds very good. Also, get the book ...
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| Basics | 2/17/2005 |
Q: I am wanting to get a single ferret as a pet, I know the basics on care but am not sure about a few ...
A: First, let me suggest getting a book called "Ferrets for Dummies" by Kim Schilling. It is a great ...
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| Biting Ferret | 2/16/2005 |
Q: I just purchased my 9 week old ferret last night. He seems bent on biting everything, but does not ...
A: I am sorry you are having trouble with your new kit. Nipping is an extremely common behavior among ...
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| Introducing and basic supply list | 2/15/2005 |
Q: I am getting a few ferrets later this year I am wondering thou can I get one at a time? I'd be ...
A: That should be just fine to get them a couple months apart. The only time people seem to have ...
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| Housing, toys, feeding & handling? | 2/14/2005 |
Q: I have a 4 foot tall, 3 foot deep, 2 foot wide cage with shelves and a wire front(its wooden), would ...
A: First, let me suggest getting a book called "Ferrets for Dummies" by Kim Schilling. It is a great ...
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| Ferrets and mosquitoes | 2/9/2005 |
Q: Lately, there have been a lot of mosquitoes in our home. Will they bite my ferret? Will it hurt her? ...
A: Sorry about the delay in answering, my Internet was down. Mosquitos can carry infectious viruses ...
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| ferret sick | 2/4/2005 |
Q: once again I need your advice. One of my ferrets was vomitting for a few nights, nothing was coming ...
A: I am sorry you poor little ferret is sick! You were very smart to take him to the vet right away if ...
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| skin | 1/28/2005 |
Q: I have asked you a question before and you were right on with your answer so I have another ...
A: It is very hard to tell what your ferret has just from a description, but it may be a simple ...
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| bad food | 1/26/2005 |
Q: My dad said I might be able to get a ferret, but I have to read up on them first. Can you tell me ...
A: Your father is very wise to tell you to read up on ferrets before owning one. A very good book is ...
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| ferret urine | 1/20/2005 |
Q: Can you tell me why my jill drinks her own urine? I also know of a hob that does the same thing. Is ...
A: Since you are referring to your ferrets as a "Jill" and a "Hob" then they are not spayed or ...
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| Ferret food and smell | 1/14/2005 |
Q: In a previous answer, you stated that giving your ferrets cat food that is high in poultry reduced ...
A: I personally use Special Care cat food by Purina, and had good results with it. But the main thing ...
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| Behavior of my ferret | 1/14/2005 |
Q: I just got my 12 Week Silver Mitt ferret from the pet store a week ago. He is very nice and sleeps a ...
A: Hello, thanks for your question. A baby ferret is much like an infant child. they do not do much but ...
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| Ferret | 1/13/2005 |
Q: i just brought a 12 week old ferret from the pet store about a week ago. He sleeps a lot but when ...
A: You should take him to the vet for an initial check-up. This is just a good rule of thumb, simply ...
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| ok food? | 1/5/2005 |
Q: is this a good brand to feed? ...
A: I personally have never used Authority Kitten food, but looking at it's ingredients, it looks OK. ...
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| What type of food | 1/5/2005 |
Q: Could max cat kitten formula be fed to ferrets for life? I was reading in a book and it said to ...
A: I would say to use a kitten food, high in protein, but as your ferret gets a bit older (4 years or ...
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| food | 1/3/2005 |
Q: I own four wonderful ferrets all under 1 year old. My oldest ferret seemed to be getting really ...
A: What you need to assess is whether your ferret is actually losing weight. Many times ferrets under a ...
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| Exercise, toys, cage size, litter & more | 1/3/2005 |
Q: How large of a cage would I need for three/four ferrets? How much out of cage time should be given ...
A: You have asked some good questions. I will try to answer as best as I can. Hello, How large of a ...
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| avrage life span | 1/3/2005 |
Q: I am thinking about getting a few ferrets but am wondering how long they live? also I hear they are ...
A: I am glad to hear you are thinking about a ferret as a pet. Generally they live from 7-9 years old. ...
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| Mutiple ferrets | 1/3/2005 |
Q: I am wondering if I get one ferret now can I get another a month later and so forth or would they ...
A: I cannot say whether they will or will not fight, just like cats, you never know... But I will say, ...
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| ferrets | 12/29/2004 |
Q: Ihave a ferret and i feed him cat food but i want to start to feed him food more for his type whet ...
A: congrats on your new ferret. Becoming a new ferret owner, you will be introduced to a lot of ...
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| sibling rivalry | 12/16/2004 |
Q: my roommate got a couple of ferrets about a year ago and they are absolute joys. i decided to get ...
A: I would strongly suggest that you take the ferret into the vet. It is not usually a symptom of ...
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| nap attack? | 11/24/2004 |
Q: What is a nap attack? I have heard ferret people talk about this? Thanks! IZZY
A: and thank you for your question. The behavior that you are referring as a "NAP ATTACK" is when the ...
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| FERRETS | 11/15/2004 |
Q: I RECENTLY GOT AN OTHER FERRET AND HAVE INTRODUCED HER TO MY PREVIOUS FERRET..HE IS A NEUTURED MALE ...
A: What you are describing sounds like normal behavior with new ferrets. There is a lot of hissing, ...
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| Drooling/lathargic ferret | 11/12/2004 |
Q: My 4 year old ferret Damien, has been having some troulbe walking lately. He also started to drool. ...
A: I don't usually answer vet questions due to a limited exp. with illness in ferrets (thank goodness). ...
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| ferret issues | 11/6/2004 |
Q: I have an insulanoma ferret. Hes two years old. Hes very quiet and really sweet. If i introduce a ...
A: Whether it would be too stressful for him PHYSICALLY is actually best answered by your vet. He would ...
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| my ferret goes potty in the corner of my room | 10/31/2004 |
Q: I am having a problem with my baby girl going potty outside her cage. The one corner of my room is ...
A: Unfortunately, this is a common ferret problem! Unfortunately, ferrets are NOT 100% with the ...
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| Allergy? | 10/11/2004 |
Q: My husband and I just moved in with my father. He has a cat, and we have a cat and a ferret. My ...
A: I am sorry about the delay in answering. My computer has been acting up. I have really no way tot ...
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| ferret cage behavior | 10/8/2004 |
Q: i have three ferrets. i have had them for four years. for those four years we have the same four ...
A: and thank you for your question. Many things can attribute to a ferret having this behavior, so it ...
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| Wierd eating habits | 10/5/2004 |
Q: My ferret absolutely LOVES to eat peanut butter and Vaseline, I dont know about the Vaseline, but is ...
A: Peanut butter in small amounts is fine for ferrets, but watch that she doesn't get a large amount in ...
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| too much sleep? | 9/29/2004 |
Q: I have one female ferret who is about 1 year old. I work from 7 am to 5:30 pm M-F so she is home ...
A: Ferrets usually sleep about 16-18 hours a day normally, but will readily adapt to your schedule. It ...
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| Smells/fedding/life span | 9/10/2004 |
Q: .. My perants say they smell bad but I was wondering that if I kept them in my bedroom with the ...
A: You were asking some good questions about ferrets! I am going to try to answer each of your ...
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| life span | 8/29/2004 |
Q: I would really like to get a ferret but I hear they only live six years is this true? is six years a ...
A: Actually the average life span of a ferret is 8-10 years. Most of mine lived about 8 years old. One ...
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| is a ferret right for me? | 8/27/2004 |
Q: Helllo, I was wondering if you could help me decide weather a ferret is for me or not... I dont ...
A: I also wanted to add a very good website that will help you decide if ferret ownership is for you: ...
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| pricing | 8/23/2004 |
Q: ok i already found out that you recomend purina one urinary tract infection but do you know if the ...
A: Sorry about the delay, I couldn't log on! Do you mean the regular Purina One Cat food? As long as ...
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| food | 8/22/2004 |
Q: I recenty got a young ferret and I have not been able to find treats that she likes. I tryed a few ...
A: Congrats on your new ferret. Thank you for your question. Your ferret hasn't fully developed his ...
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| about ferrets.... | 8/18/2004 |
Q: i am interested in adopting a ferret. i LOVE ferrets and i hope that i can own one some day.but i ...
A: You were asking some good questions about ferrets! I am going to do my best to answer each of your ...
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| cords | 8/17/2004 |
Q: My ferret seems to only exhibit this behavior when he is playful. It is hard to play with him, ...
A: There are ways of making his cage very fun and interesting: PVC pipes or commercial ferret tubes, ...
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| cords | 8/17/2004 |
Q: Amy. My ferret has never bothered cords before for about two years and now he is playing with them ...
A: Any time a ferret is chewing on something, it is a good idea to check teeth, and mouth for sores, ...
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| pricing | 8/16/2004 |
Q: ok i get that it is special care by purina but is it special car for haiballs or anything like that ...
A: You are no trouble at all. I am very impressed that you are taking the time to learn how to best ...
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| pricing | 8/15/2004 |
Q: yes i have yet another question. I was wondoring if you could tell me some stores that you know of ...
A: Ahhh, the big ferret food debate! LOL! Well, as becoming a new ferret owner, you will be introduced ...
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| pricing | 8/15/2004 |
Q: ok i know the thing said this would be a follow up but i have a new question so i just decided to ...
A: There really isn't a "better" way, it is really just personal preference. Ferrets are very similar ...
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| pricing | 8/14/2004 |
Q: I have not purchased a ferret yet but i am planning on it. Ive been doing research and it says i ...
A: The ferrets that you get from the petstore will already be neutered/spayed. The only way you can get ...
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| ferrets are not getting on | 8/9/2004 |
Q: I have two ferrets which are mother (2 yr old) and daughter(1 yr old). the mother escaped and was ...
A: Well, I need more info, but I will try to help. I am going to assume that they got along prior to ...
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| food | 8/7/2004 |
Q: I have a question about my ferrets preference in food. I always feed him Marshall's ferret food, I ...
A: I apologize for my delay in answering, I couldn't log onto the site. I can see why you would want ...
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| ferret care | 8/7/2004 |
Q: is there any fruits are veggies that are good treats or snacks for ferrets?
A: Actually there are quite a few fruit and veggies Ferrets can eat. It is really up to the ferret of ...
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| chewing on cage | 8/6/2004 |
Q: my little carpet shark is named cheyenne who is about 2 or 3 yrs old and we adopted her from a ...
A: Congrats on your new fuzzy! I am going to refer you to a previous answer that I posted re: cage ...
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| ferret and fleas and smell | 8/1/2004 |
Q: can you please tell me why ferrets stink and why ferrets get so many fleas more than cats, i ...
A: Ferrets have a natural odor, that is a musky and can turn some people off. they don't have it as ...
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| deaf ferret? | 8/1/2004 |
Q: someone told me that because my ferret has a stripe down his head, he could be deaf. Is this true? ...
A: If you have a blaze ferret, or some "Panda" marked ferrets (Darker patches under eyes), it could ...
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| ferret care | 7/30/2004 |
Q: i just got a baby ferret yesterday actually and i have a lot of questions on them. um, i did read ...
A: Congrats on your new ferret! You have asked some very good questions about owning a ferret. First ...
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| cage rattler | 7/27/2004 |
Q: yes I have a 9 month old ferret named Jasper, know matter how long you let him out to play he always ...
A: Cage rattling most of the time is due to boredom. Most often I see it with ferrets that were given a ...
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| Maggots | 7/25/2004 |
Q: I was cleaning out my ferret cage today and found a couple of maggots and MANY maggot eggs in the ...
A: Maggots are caused by flies laying eggs in the "waste" that is left in the cage. You need to take ...
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| I think my ferret ate an entire chocolate egg! | 7/24/2004 |
Q: Please help me! I'm panicking now because when i called my little baby he didnt come...then i heard ...
A: Kelly, Don't panic, a small amount of chocolate is rarely going to cause any problems. Did you ...
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| good pet? | 7/23/2004 |
Q: Do ferrets make good pets? How long do they live? Are they prone to any illnesses?
A: A lot of people aren't prepared for living with a ferret, and you have to change your lifestyle a ...
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| feeding problem | 7/14/2004 |
Q: i have two ferrets one was a gift one was my neibhors and she wasn't takiing care of him propely he ...
A: What you need to assess is whether Gabie is actually losing weight. Many times ferrets (and other ...
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| treats | 7/7/2004 |
Q: i am having trouble findign a treat my 19 week old female ferret will eat i haev tried rasins ...
A: Your ferret is only barely five months old, so he hasn't fully developed his taste yet. It is the ...
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| My ferret wines alot | 7/6/2004 |
Q: I Have just recently adopted a ferret that is about a month an a half old. Its been about a full ...
A: Since your ferret is only six weeks old, it is still in it's "Infant" stages, and whining and ...
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| New ferret | 6/22/2004 |
Q: I recently bought my first ferret from Petco. (I'm leaving for college soon and I wanted a pet small ...
A: Alot of people aren't prepared for living with a ferret, and you have to change your lifestyle a ...
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| My male ferret | 6/17/2004 |
Q: My male ferret has been chewing on my female's ears, when they are in the cage what does that mean? ...
A: Can you give me more info on this? The most common reason for excess chewing/ licking of ears is due ...
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| Hairballs | 6/11/2004 |
Q: I suspect that my ferret has hairballs it being the spring shedding season, she gags and coughs very ...
A: The ferret lax for hairballs is usually a thick brown paste. The easiest way to give it to a finicky ...
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| behavior | 6/8/2004 |
Q: I have two ferrets the male one (Sniffy)is real good, but the female (cinnamon) is a digger on the ...
A: You are looking too hard at a very common behavior. Your female has no ulterior motive with her ...
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| Toes | 5/29/2004 |
Q: My ferret is always trying to get my toes and bite them.. not hard but its kinda creepy! What can I ...
A: Toe nipping is a common problem with ferrets. They think it is great fun, but unfortunately, very ...
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| Toes | 5/29/2004 |
Q: My ferret is always trying to get my toes and bite them.. not hard but its kinda creepy! What can I ...
A: Re: her itching... if you do not SEE any fleas on her, then it is more likely dry skin. Cut back on ...
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| Basic care | 5/22/2004 |
Q: How big should a cage be for one? Would a single ferret be happy? Whats there avrage life span? ...
A: you have asked some good questions about ferrets! How big should a cage be for one? the cage ...
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| litter pan | 5/10/2004 |
Q: can you help me. My ferret keeps turning over her litter pan and dumping it all over. I cant get her ...
A: Some ferrets are a pain with moving around the litter box, and flipping it etc in the cage.The ...
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| hi
i was just wondering... | 5/8/2004 |
Q: i was just wondering if ferrets are hard to take care of ? is there any speacial licenses need to ...
A: I am glad you are asking smart questions BEFORE you buy a ferret.so many people make the error of ...
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| hey!! | 5/3/2004 |
Q: I really want a ferret but those big cages are so roomy! can I get a smaller cage and have the ...
A: I am glad to hear you are interested in getting a new fuzzy. You can use a smaller cage, ie: a one ...
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| Nipping | 4/16/2004 |
Q: I have had my ferret for about 3 weeks, he is approx 3 mo 3 weeks old and still nips, somtimes ...
A: Nipping is a very common habit in kits, and should be corrected before the ferret reaches adulthood. ...
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| Itchy Ferret | 4/16/2004 |
Q: We own a pair of female ferrets and they are our first ferrets. One of them seems very itchy...she ...
A: I am sorry, but I cannot suggest anything but taking her to the vet. I do know that dry skin on ...
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| Ferret smell | 4/8/2004 |
Q: Do all ferrets have an odor? Is there any way to get rid of the odor? Is it eliminated when they are ...
A: . They develop the odor as they become adults. Ferrets have a distinctive musky odor, and males have ...
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