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| What kind of ferret to intorduce | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I had two hobs Merlin and Odin both 8 months. Due to complications with an operation Merlin passed ...
A: First, so sorry about your loss. I'm glad you're considering another ferret and hope you'll do it ...
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| adrenal ferret | 11/15/2009 |
Q: My Zorro is 6 years old, he has been diagnosed with adrenal gland disease. He received his first ...
A: My ferret gets 2mg Leuprolide Depot - it is intended to be a six month injection, but is generally ...
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| Vetasyl for 10 week old | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I want to start giving my ferrets Vetasyl as a hairball preventative, but I was wondering how young ...
A: So glad you are planning to use Vetasyl for your new baby. He will live longer and healthier for it. ...
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| ferret losing weight seems listless | 11/12/2009 |
Q: He is not moving around very well wants to sleep was wondering if maybe the proper food is not right ...
A: There 's absolutely no way for me to tell from here what could be making your ferret sick. The most ...
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| my ferret has a bad cold | 11/8/2009 |
Q: can my ferret have chicken noodle soup?and will it help her?
A: Chicken noodle soup is too salty for ferrets. You could make some chicken broth, just be sure there ...
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| odd shedding pattern | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have a question about abnormal shedding. I have a 3.5 year old late-neutered ferret who is ...
A: Well, the good news about adrenal disease is that it's not something that a bit of time will hurt, ...
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| Very Itchy Ferret | 11/5/2009 |
Q: While I was at work three days ago I found this poor little guy at the mechanics shop next door. ...
A: What an angel you are for picking up that little guy before the elements got him. Ferrets don't fare ...
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| odd shedding pattern | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I have a question about abnormal shedding. I have a 3.5 year old late-neutered ferret who is ...
A: I have a ferret who did the same thing. It baffled me for three years. I finally had him go to ...
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| illness | 11/3/2009 |
Q: We have a ferret, Felix, that we've had for about 4 years. Not sure of his exact age but he is blind ...
A: Are his eyes watery too? Ferrets can get colds and flu. They usually last 3 to 5 days. Best to ...
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| Please help! Very ill ferret! | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I originally really wanted to ask you my question because you seem extremely knowledgeable in this ...
A: It's really important that you don't get Lupron and Melatonin confused. In my opinion and ...
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| 9 week old ferret...lump under arm | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I just brought home an 8 week old ball of fur and I noticed that he has a very large lump under his ...
A: No, I haven't heard of lymphoma in a ferret that young, but anything is possible. That's definitelly ...
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| Sick ferret | 10/28/2009 |
Q: My lovely ferret Douglas Quaid is ill and i was hoping you might be able to help. I've read many of ...
A: I appreciate all the details and it wasn't at all rambling. The first thing I would do is to ...
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| Ferret Food | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I just started my ferrets on Innova Evo ferret food... Do you know if this food is good?? It looks ...
A: Innova Evo is a perfect food for ferrets because it is made specifically for ferrets - meaning that ...
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| URGENT | 10/25/2009 |
Q: (I asked to many follow ups so I had to make a new message!) I do have the book Ferrets for ...
A: My heart breaks along with yours, Giana. Go here: http://www.petloss.com and read the Rainbow ...
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| SWOLLEN FEMALE PARTS | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I have a female ferret about 3 years old (Smokey). I noticed this evening that here female parts ...
A: AWESOME! Can't imagine how she got an infection there, but that's okay, we'll take that! Thanks so ...
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| Young ferret's toenail | 10/24/2009 |
Q: I am a first time ferret owner and recently purchased a little boy ferret about a month ago. He is ...
A: Congrats on your new ferret! As long as that toenail isn't long enough that it is catching on ...
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| URGENT | 10/21/2009 |
Q: (I asked to many follow ups so I had to make a new message!) I do have the book Ferrets for ...
A: I hope you don't have to write with an emergency again, but I'd love to hear from you now and then ...
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| URGENT | 10/20/2009 |
Q: (I asked to many follow ups so I had to make a new message!) I do have the book Ferrets for ...
A: OMG Giana!! What a close call you had! I bed yours will soon be the most carefully ferretproofed ...
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| Ferret has developed allergies ??? | 10/19/2009 |
Q: My husband and I just moved into a home with our two ferrets. One ferret is fine, the other seems to ...
A: I think it would be a goood idea to wait about a week just to be sure the ferret isn't suffering ...
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| URGENT | 10/18/2009 |
Q: My ferret Bonnie is 1 and a half years old and is a female.She is a playful ferret.This morning,she ...
A: I'm so sorry about Bonnie. Congrats on the new babies! It's vital that you learn as much as ...
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| Play Pen escape artist | 10/18/2009 |
Q: My ferret play room has been tempory taken over and I will not be able to let our 2 ferrets play in ...
A: Wow, you've had some bad luck! Both Marshalls and Midwest both make playpens especially for ferrets ...
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| Deaf ferret scolding issues | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I just got my new ferret phebe about a week ago, she's deaf and I don't really know too much about ...
A: Congratulations on your new little deafie! I think you'll find that the little deaf ferrets tend to ...
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| URGENT | 10/16/2009 |
Q: My ferret Bonnie is 1 and a half years old and is a female.She is a playful ferret.This morning,she ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear this is really going bad. My recommendation is for you to take her to the vet ...
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| Seasonal Shedding | 10/16/2009 |
Q: All of my ferrets are shedding which happens every year around this time. But one is losing weight ...
A: Kudos to you for going to the vet FIRST, then coming here for additional information as an adjunct. ...
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| Tail hairloss and weight loss | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old male ferret who I have had for around 5 months. He still eats, drinks, uses ...
A: I always suspect intestinal blockage when I see weight loss. Do you treat your kids for hairballs ...
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| URGENT | 10/14/2009 |
Q: My ferret Bonnie is 1 and a half years old and is a female.She is a playful ferret.This morning,she ...
A: Usually as long as a ferret is pooping, that's a good sign. There is a possibility she his trying to ...
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| I have a few questions about eating habits | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I am trying to find a few treats for my ferret but he refuses to eat anything but his real food. he ...
A: What you are experiencing with your ferret is not at all unusual, especially in one ferret families ...
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| fleas under skin??? | 10/12/2009 |
Q: i have treated and treated and have been to vet cannot get rid of this problem i did have it under ...
A: Under her skin? No, fleas should be on the outside of the skin and they bite and cause the ferret ...
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| QUESTION ABOUT MY FERRETT!! | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have two ferrets one who is 7 and one who is 2 1/2 they are both girls.. i moved away to college ...
A: You mean this little ferret is laying in the bottom of a cage twitching and cold and your parents ...
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| ferret airplane travel | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I am moving from Minnesota to Arizona and I was wondering how I take my ferret with me. I will be ...
A: America West used to be the only airline that would let you bring your ferret onboard with you. ...
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| Unusually large neutered ferret | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 month old male ferret I was given. I also have 4 other male ferrets. He is a Marshall ...
A: Congratulations!! You have one of Marshall Farms new stock babies! For a while Marshalls was ...
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| Weight loss | 10/5/2009 |
Q: my name is Amethyst and I have two ferrets, both of which are rescues. One is male(Mr.Nibbles) and ...
A: It's possible that Tempo has some type of intestinal parasite that is keeping her from gaining ...
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| Sick ferret | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old ferret who isn't doing very well. Within the last few months, she has gotten 2 ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, but agree that she is out of her pain now. If you want to write a ...
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| ferrets outdoors | 10/1/2009 |
Q: i have a ferret and i was just wondering if she would be ok living in my garge thought out the ...
A: Omagosh, why in the world would you let a ferret live outside? I am assuming you are also keeping ...
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| 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: Congratulations on your new ferret family! I think you need to do a LOT of reading about not only ...
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| Ferret Poop | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Both of my ferrets continue to have runny poop. The stool looks like the normal tubular shape and ...
A: Anytime you have a problem with poops, the first thing you should do is take them to the vet for a ...
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| Sick ferret | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old ferret who isn't doing very well. Within the last few months, she has gotten 2 ...
A: I'm so sorry your little girl isn't doing well. The dark stools indicate digested blood within her ...
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| hair loss | 9/27/2009 |
Q: Since around the beginning of spring, one of my ferrets' hair seems to be thin. it is mostly on his ...
A: I've actually seen cases of rat tail independent of adrenal disease, sometimes as a harbinger, ...
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| hair loss | 9/25/2009 |
Q: Since around the beginning of spring, one of my ferrets' hair seems to be thin. it is mostly on his ...
A: I think you've done your homework well and probably diagnosed your ferret right on target. The ...
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| Ferret playtime | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have 5 male ferrets, ranging in age from 2 to 5 yrs old. I work 4 days/week, 10 hrs/day. I will ...
A: That sounds like pretty normal ferret behavior. Once they pass the kit stage (they become adults by ...
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| rabie shots for ferrets | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I have several ferrets & have had them from 5yrs to the last one I got 4 month ago. All of them ( ...
A: I've heard similar and truthfully, I don't give my kids over 5 years rabies shots either, but ...
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| I couldn't wake my ferret up! | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I am really worried about my little ferret, Hailee. She is about two years old. Tonight I went to ...
A: At one time or another every ferret parent experiences this. You can pick up the ferret, shake it, ...
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| My Son's Ferret | 9/19/2009 |
Q: My question is simply, but I have yet to find out the answer. My 16yr old son keeps his ferret in ...
A: Have your son litterbox train that little guy for everyone's good health and comfort! It is not ...
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| Ferret and Lupron Depot shot | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I recently discovered that a ferret of mine has adrenal disease, since I found him abandoned about a ...
A: I'm so happy to know your little girl has such a good mommy. I'm shocked you can get lupron shots ...
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| Ferret and Lupron Depot shot | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I recently discovered that a ferret of mine has adrenal disease, since I found him abandoned about a ...
A: There is no "implant" of Lupron that I'm aware of...there is a melatonin implant that a lot of vets ...
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| Ferret and Lupron Depot shot | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I recently discovered that a ferret of mine has adrenal disease, since I found him abandoned about a ...
A: I have a ferret on Lupron and he is somewhat lethargic with short spurts of energy now and then - I ...
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| Found dead with blood out of mouth | 9/14/2009 |
Q: A seemingly healthy ferret was found dead this morning at the bottom of his cage with blood coming ...
A: So sorry to hear about this death. No, not without a lot more information I can't tell much and even ...
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| Missy my 7 year old ferret | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have noticed that Missy hasn't been eating and she has been sleeping alot lately. When she is up ...
A: Sorry to hear that Missy isn't feeling well. Do you give her regular treatments for hairballs? ...
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| ferret | 9/10/2009 |
Q: why does my ferret sleep so much and not want to play
A: I need more information before I can help you much. How old is your ferret? What do you feed him? Do ...
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| Regurgitated Food or Vomit | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I am the owner of 4 wonderfully spunky ferrets. My littlest girl Shelly (about 5 months old) has ...
A: Shelly, Kelly, Moby & Doby: Sorry Shelly is having problems. Do you give them hairball remedy ...
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| New home-ferret reaction | 9/8/2009 |
Q: We have just moved a couple weeks ago into a new apartment. Since then, Beemer, (our little girl ...
A: Sorry Beemer isn't feeling too well. It's not "normal" for a ferret to vomit and it almost always ...
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| My ferret is diabetic? | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I rescued my ferret about a year and a half ago. He was found wandering around in a neighborhood, ...
A: I'm so very sorry Alfredo isn't doing well. I've never heard of a ferret having diabetes. LOW ...
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| ferret with IBD | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I have a ferret that is about 4 years old. About a year and a half ago when we began the process of ...
A: So sorry to hear your little one isn't feeling well. I can relate all too well. I have a six year ...
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| my ferret won't eat | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I just got my ferret yesterday, the ferret is a rescue ferret and the lady had him for a month ...
A: Zupreem is an okay food - yours is the first ferret I've ever heard of who actually likes it! LOL ...
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| HELP | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I'm freaking out my I was looking for my 4 year old ferret and found her eating the cocoa mix out of ...
A: Sorry I didn't get this question until after vet hours. If you have an emergency vet and it is ...
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| my ferret won't eat | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I just got my ferret yesterday, the ferret is a rescue ferret and the lady had him for a month ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret! You will need to be learning a LOT in the next few weeks/months ...
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| red spots on ferrets mouth | 9/1/2009 |
Q: About two week ago my little girl ferret, Missy Poo, vomited out of the blue. then two days later ...
A: So sorry to hear your kids have been having problems. No, that certainly doesn't sound like ...
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| my ferrets eye :( | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I noticed before I went to bed that one of my ferrets eye was tearing up badly and he can hardly ...
A: Eyes are really tricky because you can scratch them soooo easily. He may have already scratched it ...
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| sick ferret | 8/28/2009 |
Q: My ferret Buddy has always coughed and sneezed alot. Buddy is just over a year old, in the last few ...
A: This little guy really needs to be seen by a vet. Sometimes there just isn't a ferret vet in our ...
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| sick ferret | 8/27/2009 |
Q: i have a ferret thats about a year old and for the last couple of months he has lost alot of weight. ...
A: This little guy needs to see a ferret vet NOW. The symptoms you are describing are very very ...
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| help! really need help | 8/8/2009 |
Q: my ferret started acting strange today. It actually started about a month ago when she started ...
A: If your ferret is still alive by the time you read this, PLEASE believe me when I tell you what you ...
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| Need a STRONG/ sturdy cage. | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I have three ferrets, and the youngest is a male. He is significantly bigger than my other two ...
A: In my opinion, the strongest, sturdiest cages are made by Martins Cages here in the U.S. Here is a ...
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| Crazy Ferret | 8/5/2009 |
Q: My son brought home a ferret a few months back and he has claimed my husband and I. He thinks my bed ...
A: What a lucky little fella to have found a home at your house!! Sounds like the perfect life for a ...
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| Riddex | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I had Riddex (insect repeller) many years ago. I saw an advertisement and wanted to get it again. I ...
A: I can't seem to find anything that specifically states it is safe or is not safe for ferrets either. ...
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| ferrets | 8/4/2009 |
Q: why is my 9 week old kits poo like jelly he is eating chicken wings he wont eat anything else ...
A: There could be lots of reasons for a nine week old kit to have jelly-ish or diarrhea poops, but at ...
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| Ferret feeding. | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I'm getting a ferret sometime between later today and the end of the week; probably today or ...
A: What a beautiful name you have! Ferrets can eat any meat; but the less "processed" the better. It's ...
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| Female in Heat for Long Time | 8/3/2009 |
Q: i thought that they never went out of heat till a male mated with them so could you please tell me ...
A: What you must understand, however, is that she will NOT go out of heat on her own. She may look like ...
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| Ferret shots. | 8/2/2009 |
Q: My ferrets, Cookie, (9 months) and Isis, (7 months), haven't had any of their shots yet. But I also ...
A: Most ferrets from pet stores come with their first baby shot (distemper #1); but still need ...
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| Ferret Smell | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I am not a ferret owner yet, but have been doing my research before pursuing getting one. The ...
A: Only you can decide if the smell is too much - it's not the smell really - it's deciding whether the ...
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| Ferret shots. | 8/1/2009 |
Q: My ferrets, Cookie, (9 months) and Isis, (7 months), haven't had any of their shots yet. But I also ...
A: I understand that keeping ferrets inside the house can make it seem like they are safe. Are there ...
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| ferret colds? | 7/31/2009 |
Q: ( i dont know what to do please help kerrie
A: Sorry your baby isn't feeling well. Yes, keep her inside and with lots of warm blankies to snuggle ...
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| Lumps and Bumps | 7/30/2009 |
Q: my name is Raven and i have had my ferret twoey for around two and a half years and just recently ...
A: Anything I could tell you without seeing Towie in person and feeling the places myself would be just ...
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| Lost Ferret | 7/30/2009 |
Q: my ferret got away about 5 days ago in the middle of the night and we have spotted her around but i ...
A: So sorry to hear your ferret has been gone five days already! He's doing a good job of keeping alive ...
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| question??? | 7/29/2009 |
Q: please... i want to know when to know if a female ferret is unspay (not spay)(it can have babies) ...
A: Here in the United States all ferrets purchased in pet stores are supposed to be spayed because it ...
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| Deaf Ferret | 7/28/2009 |
Q: This is not the first deaf ferret I have had but I am having a hard time training this one. He is ...
A: What a wonderful person you must be to take on a task like this. I've never personally had a deaf ...
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| Adrenal Gland Disease | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I have two ferrets one, Kiki who is 7.5 yrs of age and the other Candy Cane who is 7 yrs of age. ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that both of your ferrets are so sick. Yes, it sounds like they both have ...
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| Help | 7/25/2009 |
Q: We have had our ferret for about four years now and he has never been sick. The past couple of days ...
A: Sorry to hear your little guy is sick. Sounds like he *MAY* be working on an intestinal blockage. ...
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| Jasper | 7/11/2009 |
Q: ..i have a 6 month old male ferret who is a very much loved family member. he lives inside and ...
A: Yes, sounds like time for neutering AND descenting if you don't want to smell that again. If the ...
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| my ferret is skinnny! | 7/11/2009 |
Q: I have had my fremale ferret for about 6 years already. Her name is Monica. I got her for christmas ...
A: Sorry to hear your little girl is not doing so well. I don't think this sounds like old age. ...
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| My ferret sniffed laundry detergent....!!!! help please | 7/3/2009 |
Q: Just about 10 mins ago my ferret bear sniffed some laundry detergent i wasn't aware was on the ...
A: I'm sure we're a little late now for some first aid for that sniffing of the laundry detergent. ...
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| My ferret | 5/25/2009 |
Q: My boy ferret,Skippy, who is 4 years old has just this evening started showing he was not well. ...
A: So sorry to hear you have a sick little one. Dark colored urine indicates he has not been drinking ...
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| baby ferret | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old ferret that I brought home yesterday. He played and walked around yesterday ...
A: Yes, it's very possible a baby ferret could have gotten hurt. Four month old ferrets need to be ...
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| weight | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have two ferrets that have always been close to the same weight. They are both Marshall ...
A: I'm glad to see that you watch your little guys closely - simple signs like this can lead to life ...
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| Ferrets playing or bullying? | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I had 3 males, ages 2.5, 5 and 5.5 yrs old. All three were relatively active and would wrestle and ...
A: It sounds like you've just got some friendly pecking order choosing going on there. If it were ...
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| thin poops | 5/9/2009 |
Q: The ferret i am talking about is one year old. She has these little poops and i am worried. she has ...
A: Yes, thin poops would definitely indicate at least partial blockage from hairballs or other items in ...
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| Hair | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if it is normal for one ferret to be really poofy but then the other ferret's fur ...
A: Completely normal! Every ferret has his/her own little genes and whether his mommy and daddy were ...
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| Ferret stool | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I was playing with my ferret Twiggy today and happened to look over at her piddle pad in the corner. ...
A: What a great, observant mommy you are and even better that you respond so quickly. That's absolutely ...
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| Ferret drunkeness and sudden aggression | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I've had a wonderfully docile ferret jill for the past year or so, recently she went in to the vet ...
A: I'm so very sorry - my heart breaks that you had to witness the scene you did. Thank God you were ...
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| Peeing Problem | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I will try to make this as short as possible, but I need to give you all the info. I have a 2 1/2 ...
A: I had asked his age because adrenal disease is most common in ferrets 2 to 3 years of age. That puts ...
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| fleas? | 5/4/2009 |
Q: The ferret I am talking about is about 6 months. I was just playing around with her one day and I ...
A: Since I can't see what you're looking at, I can only guess. Sometimes when new fur is growing in ...
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| butt dragging | 5/4/2009 |
Q: The ferret I am talking about is about one year old and healthy. He first goes to the bathroom then ...
A: Normal - every ferret does it. Put a newspaper there so he doesn't ruin the carpet. You can change ...
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| ferrets | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I'm getting 2 silver sable ferrets soon they are both 2 years old 1 male 1 female I'm new to ferrets ...
A: I recommend STRONGLY that you read the book FERRETS FOR DUMMIES by Kim Schilling BEFORE YOU BRING ...
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| Ferret drunkeness and sudden aggression | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I've had a wonderfully docile ferret jill for the past year or so, recently she went in to the vet ...
A: You didn't say if the vet has her on any pain meds or why you are still hand feeding. Drunkeness ...
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| Introducing new ferrets | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I had 3 males, ages 2.5,5, and 5.5 yrs old. I then introduced 2 younger females, both age 3. I got ...
A: Congratulations on your newly increased family! You did good by letting your existing kids go with ...
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| I think my ferret is sick | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I just took in two ferrets. and one of them his hair is missing by his tail his hair is course and ...
A: First you need to address his malnutrition. That may take a little work. The best food for him of ...
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| Is this normal? | 4/28/2009 |
Q: My name is Tess and I am the proud mother of three ferrets. I have a girl and two boys. My girl is 1 ...
A: I certainly can't take the place of a vet - your kids will still need to be vaccinated and possibly ...
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| Considering a ferret | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I am considering a ferret and am nearly ready to buy one. I am wondering whether my dogs, in your ...
A: I hate to burst your bubble, but that smaller dog of yours IS your project that you need to put your ...
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| Sick Ferret | 4/25/2009 |
Q: We have 2 male Marshall ferrets since they were babies. They are both over 3 years old going on 4. ...
A: I'm so glad that if he had to have a personality change, it was a lovable one! I think the head ...
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| Sick Ferret | 4/25/2009 |
Q: We have 2 male Marshall ferrets since they were babies. They are both over 3 years old going on 4. ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear your little one is having some problems. You've given me a very good ...
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| 8in1 Super Premium Ferret Food blend & Marshall Bandit Peanutbutter Ferret treats | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old ferret whom I love as one of my own kids and I have owned him since he was 3 ...
A: You are very wise to be examining your ferret's nutrition! I think you must have a built-in mommy ...
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| sex of ferrets | 4/22/2009 |
Q: how do u tell the sex of ferrets i have to and i dont know what the sex of them are
A: If it looks like the ferret has a bellybutton, it's a boy. If there is no little bump on the tummy, ...
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| Swollen vulva? | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I currently have one adrenal girl named Girly that i got from a shelter not to long ago and i was ...
A: You must be an angel directly from heaven to even consider doing this! I don't think I could do it. ...
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| Adding 2 more ferrets | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I currently have a 2-story Ferret Nation cage with 3 male ferrets. I am considering adding to the ...
A: The general rule in ferrets per cage/space is one and one-half the length of a ferret in length and ...
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| Treats | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I just got a new ferret and I was wondering what type of treats to buy and what kind of household ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret! The easiest way to remember what to feed your ferret - this ...
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| bi-odor | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I have a male ferret and he's not descented and castrated.I nourished him with preys. It is said ...
A: It's not too often that we come across ferrets that are not neutered because of all the problems ...
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| ferrets | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I'm turning ll this year and i want to have a pet. I've researched about ferrets and i think i will ...
A: You sound like a very mature eleven year old. The fact that you've researched about ferrets ...
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| getting another ferret | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I currently have 2 ferrets, one male and one female, both neutered.They are both about 2 years old. ...
A: How exciting to be ready to choose a new member of your ferret family! I'm glad you're giving it ...
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| Problem eating | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I was so glad to find you on all experts. I have looked through many past questions and have not ...
A: I'm so sorry your little guy is having such a problem eating. I suspect that a scope of his throat ...
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| Enlarged prostate | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I’ve had my ferret, Weezer, for about 7 years now. I found him as an unclaimed stray and assume he’s ...
A: Unfortunatey Weezer is probably in much pain. His bladder can even burst. You can attempt to help ...
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| ferrets genders | 4/6/2009 |
Q: i got to ferrets for at lest 1 year but the seem to be of the same gender or either they're to old ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferrets!!!! You need to know a LOT more than just which are male and ...
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| fur and skin | 4/5/2009 |
Q: my 14mth old spayed female ferret has got 2 patches on her body where the skin seems to be peeling. ...
A: Sorry I didn't understand that the first time STacey. If there's any doubt in your mind that it ...
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| Introducing new ferret | 4/5/2009 |
Q: We just brought home our 2nd fuzzy last night, a little boy, 3 months old. Our little girl, Lila, we ...
A: Yes, first I want to explain a "duplicate shot" - that would be if the previous owner had already ...
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| fur and skin | 4/5/2009 |
Q: my 14mth old spayed female ferret has got 2 patches on her body where the skin seems to be peeling. ...
A: This is the time of year that our ferrets are shedding their winter coats. You needn't worry about ...
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| E.C.E. symptoms | 4/4/2009 |
Q: A few weeks ago i started noticing my 4 ferrets acting a little sick. They were tired, and not ...
A: FANTASTIC Jessica!! That's what ferrets do when they are sick and now that you are an expert on ...
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| Ferret Food | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if it is okay to feed ferrets Purina Pro Plan for kittens? I have them on a mix ...
A: What you feed your ferrets is so very critical to their wellbeing and health. I can't stress that ...
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| Introducing new ferret | 4/2/2009 |
Q: We just brought home our 2nd fuzzy last night, a little boy, 3 months old. Our little girl, Lila, we ...
A: The real reason for the quarantine period when we get new ferrets is to be sure the new ferret ...
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| Coughing | 3/12/2009 |
Q: hi hunni im ben two of my ferrets are make a funny nice same time its like there coffing so wat ...
A: I can barely understand your question - your ferrets are coughing and you wonder if it can be from ...
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| ferret allergies | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I just adopted a ferret from the local shelter and he is in need of some TLC. He is skinny and his ...
A: Congratulations and thank you for saving this precious little one!! Ferrets should never ever be ...
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| One Ferret Alone | 3/10/2009 |
Q: im looking at getting a ferret after iv being on holiday in April. the thing is i only want to get ...
A: Two ferrets are always happier than two. If she is neutered, kept inside the house in a clean cage ...
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| Very ill Ferret! Please Help | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Pippi is a 5 1/2 year old female who has been very lethargic, not eating/drinking, hind legs are ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear your little girl is so very sick. Yes, she can catch colds and flu from ...
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| Painting Fumes | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My boys are fine. No problems YET thanks to you. I do have a worry tho. My husband has decided to ...
A: Yes, just like with babies, unless you are using water based paint (cleans up with water), your ...
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| sick/ailing ferret | 3/10/2009 |
Q: We went camping for 6 days and had someone check on ferrets to make sure they had food/water. When ...
A: I cannot guess whether your ferret may have fallen while you were gone, whether he has the flu, or ...
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| One Ferret Alone | 3/9/2009 |
Q: im looking at getting a ferret after iv being on holiday in April. the thing is i only want to get ...
A: A ferret can be happy being a single ferret. The only thing is - will you snuggle with your ferret ...
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| Ferrets | 3/9/2009 |
Q: my name is Talei and i just recently got two ferrets, both boys, and both troublemakers lol, i had a ...
A: First off - there is NO sweet that is good for ferrets. If you feed your ferrets sweets, they will ...
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| I have three ferrets, could one of them be lonley? | 3/8/2009 |
Q: i have 3 ferrets, murphy who is 2 1/2 yrs old, Jade my little girl who is 2, and then my little man ...
A: I'm curious if your two boys are neutered. Two male ferrets who have not been neutered will not get ...
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| what not to feed a ferret | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I've heard that you don't give a ferret a salt block like you do rabbits and other small animals. Is ...
A: Yes, ferrets have NO use for a salt block. Ferrets are OBLIGATE CARNIVORES, which means they need a ...
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| bereavement | 3/7/2009 |
Q: We just lost one of our 2 Hobs unexpectedly. We are really worried that Scratch (who has never had 1 ...
A: So sorry to hear about your precious little Sniff. No doubt Snuff is misssing him terribly. Unless ...
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| Sneezing | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I have a ferret that is constantly sneezing should I be concerned about this. He's not acting any ...
A: Since ferrets are right down on the floor sniffing up all the dust, it's not unusual for them to do ...
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| Adrenal in Florida | 3/6/2009 |
Q: my ferret Riblet is just over 5yrs old, he is my baby :).... He is so friendly he comes when i call ...
A: You're very welcome, Krystal and Riblet. I'll put the list of vets below - just in case there are ...
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| Ferret with Gastric Ulcers | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 yr old male ferret "Woodstock" that was diagnosed, by a vet, with gastric ulcers 3 weeks ...
A: Your assessment of what is going on in your little one's tummy most likely is right on target - ...
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| Balding ferret but not adrenal?? | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I adopted a ferret from a friend after missing mine from childhood terribly. I noticed shortly ...
A: Sorry about your little girl's hair loss. Unfortunately the Tennessee Panel isn't always very ...
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| itchy skin | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 month old ferret that has developed a skin rash and keeps scratching it and makes it ...
A: There are many things that can cause itchy ferrets. The most common cause is adrenal disease - ...
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| Introducing new foods and solid foods | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a baby ferret that is about 8 weeks old. I was just wondering when it would be a good time to ...
A: Congratulations on your new little ferret. You didn't say whether you got it from a breeder or a ...
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| 3 yr old ferret | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have recently adopted two ferrets. One is one yrs old female and the other is three yrs old male. ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferrets! While it's normal for some tartar to accumulate on teeth over ...
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| Ferret Urine is Clear | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have 3 ferrets, and the oldest, who is a male, 4 years old, and seemingly very healthy, but this ...
A: You're a very observant ferret dad! Usually dark urine means concentrated, or that the ferret is ...
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| ferret potty training | 3/2/2009 |
Q: My wife and I are moving into a new home and would like to help our ferret with more potty training. ...
A: Congratulations on the new home! Now is the perfect time to make that change - before the 'poopy ...
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| EMERGENCY!! Ferret Licked Flea Drops!! | 2/28/2009 |
Q: well i put this flea drops on both of my 7 month old ferrets and one started licking it when i ...
A: I can't begin to tell you how lucky this little one is! Those flea drops are basically poison. I ...
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| travelling with ferrets to Peru | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I made all the requirements that Peru asked me , and also went to de USDA so I have all the ...
A: You have a two part problem. One is that Delta doesn't want to fly your ferrets, but the larger one ...
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| Importance of Good Diet - Foods Recommended | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have bought a 7 months old ferret, she is now 13 months old. How i will know when my ferret will ...
A: Kaya should already have been in heat by now. Do you notice any rusty looking discharge by her rear ...
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| Hard belly | 2/27/2009 |
Q: i have a year old girl ferret who i got from my sisters friend who says that all the ferrets are ...
A: Most ferrets sold in the U.S. pet stores must be neutered; it's the law. Unless you happened to get ...
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| Weak hind legs - Emergency! | 2/26/2009 |
Q: what will cause my ferret to loose the use of the back legs nothing happened to him i was petting ...
A: The most common cause of ferrets hind legs suddenly going weak and causing them to walk like a drunk ...
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| Keep Ferrets Outside? | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have heard you are brilliant with ferrets. I have a 5 year old and an 8 year old and I was ...
A: Yes, there are diseases your ferrets can come to your home from the pet store with that your kids ...
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| E.C.E. symptoms | 2/25/2009 |
Q: A few weeks ago i started noticing my 4 ferrets acting a little sick. They were tired, and not ...
A: Wanted to check back in with you and let you know that Totally Ferret is now making a turkey/venison ...
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| Layla licked flea drops | 2/25/2009 |
Q: i put flea drops on my 7 month old ferret Laya and when i was putting it on her sis Lola, Layla ...
A: You don't say what brand flea medication you used. You must understand that flea medications are ...
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| EMERGENCY!! Ferret Licked Flea Drops!! | 2/25/2009 |
Q: well i put this flea drops on both of my 7 month old ferrets and one started licking it when i ...
A: Please see my previous reply and get this little one to the vet while you still have time. Please ...
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| could she be pregnant | 2/24/2009 |
Q: We have a 2 yr. old male that was a rescue. we have had him for over a year, last Aug. we bought a ...
A: If you are in the United States, all ferrets sold in pet stores are *supposed* to be neutered. ...
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| daffodil | 2/23/2009 |
Q: She passed away the night I emailed you. I never saw her grind her teeth, and she never looked in ...
A: I'm so very sad and sorry to hear about your little girl losing her battle. I do understand that it ...
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| Giarrdia | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have two ferrets. At the end of summer they started having loose stools. Took them to the Vet ...
A: So sorry to hear you're going through the giarrdia nightmare. It actually takes more than just ...
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| Unneutered Female in Heat - Will it Die? | 2/21/2009 |
Q: if i have a female ferret not desexed and she is in season and i dont mate her will she die? cause i ...
A: I'm so glad you wrote - YES, your female ferret who has not been spayed WILL DIE if she is not ...
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| Ferret Food | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I think that the food that I have for them smells a little rotten. When I first got it,it didn't ...
A: Oh, yikes. You just saved your ferret's life! Kaytee Forti Diet was born bad, so it can't hardly get ...
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| Ferret Potties Everywhere! | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have been chatting with Cindy, who is now on vacation, but to sum things up, I have 3 ferrets. 2 ...
A: Weasel, Daisy & Dopey: I'm thinking maybe you named the wrong ferret "Dopey"! In all seriousness, ...
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| Tummy Problems - Probable Ulcer | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 yr old ferret named Daffodil. She had a leg amputation 3 yrs ago, due to an accident and ...
A: So sorry to hear that Daffodil is feeling so bad. I'm really happy to hear the results of your ...
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| Helicobacter, failing months later..... | 2/17/2009 |
Q: my ferret had helicobacter in september, now five months later, he is eating again, drinking, again, ...
A: I just discovered something new that I think will help Bailey and wanted to get in touch with you. ...
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| Helicobacter, failing months later..... | 2/16/2009 |
Q: my ferret had helicobacter in september, now five months later, he is eating again, drinking, again, ...
A: The food usually runs about $1.60 a can at my vet's office and they are very expensive compared to ...
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| Helicobacter, failing months later..... | 2/15/2009 |
Q: my ferret had helicobacter in september, now five months later, he is eating again, drinking, again, ...
A: Sorry to hear your little guy is still feeling bad. That's not at all unusual. The ferretvite just ...
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| how big is too big of cage | 2/10/2009 |
Q: ok so i have two beautiful girls, and I dont like the size of their current cage. I want to put ...
A: Wow, that's a nice big cage to run around in! From my observance of ferrets over the years, I think ...
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| Sneezing Fits | 2/9/2009 |
Q: my ferret has sneezing fits like 3 or 4 sneezes in a row we moved him to a new place and when i gave ...
A: Sorry to hear Tweak isn't himself lately. There must be something in the new environment that is ...
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| FERRET HELP PLEASE fur loss, listless, large mass | 2/8/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a female that is 6 years of age who is very ill. We noticed hair loss about 8 months ...
A: So sorry to hear your little girl is having a rough time. That's a hard call on whether to do ...
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| making grinding noises | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I noticed today that my ferret thelma has been making weird noises and grinding her teeth.. She ...
A: Soundns like your little girl has a tummy ache. That's what makes them grind their teeth. Especially ...
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| ferret of lupron | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year male ferret loosing hair. My vet did the melatonin implant first and my ferret did ...
A: Sorry to hear your little guy has gone through so much. Your story is EXACTLY like my Gilbert's. I ...
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| Pet Store Ferrets Quarantined! | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have recently purchased my second ferret in late November. He was a perfectly well healthy ferret. ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about your little guy dying at such a young age especially. It's always hard ...
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| Ferret Attitude | 2/4/2009 |
Q: My name is Jill Anderson, and my husband Scott and I are having some trouble with our youngest ...
A: ): First of all, let me commend you on your great method of discipline! It's always nice to have ...
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| FERRETS NEED FOOD 24/7 | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have two baby ferrets and they are 8 weeks old (Mila and Raine) I have just recently purchased ...
A: Gosh, I'm SO glad you wrote!! Whoever told you that needs to be fired! I hope you will print out my ...
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| New Ferret Information | 2/2/2009 |
Q: Yah im Tyler and im gettingg a new ferret.I have a few questions, like can my ferret play with ...
A: Congratulations on the decision to get a ferret! I think it is wise of you to take some time to find ...
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| Pet Shop Ferrets Need Love Too! | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I got both from a pet store. There are some people out there who would rather get their babys from ...
A: YES! RESCUING! What a horrible life he must have been living, sitting there every week, day after ...
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| My ferret keeps licking itself raw | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old female ferret named Chica. Over a year ago she started licking her belly bald. ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that Chica is so very uncomfortable! I can only imagine how miserable she must ...
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| Ferret tooth maybe missing! (FANG) | 1/16/2009 |
Q: My ferret who is three and 1/2, maybe missing or chipped his fang. He won't let me open his mouth to ...
A: Sorry to hear about that tooth! You are going to need to look at the tooth closer OR take him to the ...
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| deaf ferret & vet questions | 12/26/2008 |
Q: hey, i have a deaf ferret(12 weeks old, male) and I want to know how to train him. Also, how do i ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret! Deaf ferrets are a very special blessing. They must be handled ...
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| Ferret Bahavioural problem | 12/2/2008 |
Q: my sister has had two female ferrets for about 4 years Mika and Shay. Shay is roughly one year older ...
A: The first thing we suspect when a ferret gets aggressive is that he may be in pain. If you're sure ...
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| Baby Ferrets Making Noises | 11/28/2008 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets.There babies.The boy(Buddy)sleeps on top of the girl(Bonnie).Sometimes Buddy starts ...
A: Yes, you will find that ferret babies are quite like human babies. Some are very vocal and some are ...
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| Is it Male or Female? | 11/22/2008 |
Q: How doI determin if my ferret is male or female?
A: I will assume you just got your ferret :-) - CONGRATULATIONS! I hope you will learn as much as ...
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| elderly ferret | 11/21/2008 |
Q: We have a ferret she's 7 or 8 years old until this year you would have thought she was a baby the ...
A: That's about the average lifespan for a ferret, BUT I've heard of ferrets who live to be 10 or 12 ...
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| ferret losing hair | 11/20/2008 |
Q: my ferret is 3, and has always had a healthy coat of white fur...recently he is losing most of his ...
A: The thing we worry about when ferrets lose their fur is adrenal disease. I have heard of ferrets ...
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| new ferret | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I was planning on getting a new ferret and was just wondering what would I have to do to prepare and ...
A: You might want to take your current ferret with you and also get your new ferret from a shelter ...
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| ferrets in desert | 10/21/2008 |
Q: we just brought our second kit home yesterday after our first had to be euthanize d suddenly at the ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret and also your planned move to Arizona!! I live in Arizona and ...
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| Fur grew back | 10/19/2008 |
Q: My ferett went completely bald. I was told he had adrenal disease. Never tested for it. In the last ...
A: Usually the first symptom an owner is aware of that points in the direction of adrenal disease is ...
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| andre my ferret | 10/18/2008 |
Q: not eating barly drinking ... can u help??
A: Sorry to hear Andre isn't eating and is barely drinking. The best I can tell you is to get him to a ...
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| baby cries ALL night | 10/16/2008 |
Q: so i just got a baby ferret about a week ago, and just about every night he wakes up and cries as ...
A: Congrats on the new little one! Just like newborns, new ferrets wake up during the night and it ...
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| Potty or Self Un-Training | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I got my boys when they were about 4 months old and I started the potty training process. The boys ...
A: Sometimes the only way to win with a ferret, is to let them win (literally)! I wonder what may have ...
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| Very runny, black ferret stool. | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I just moved in with a friend of mine who has owned this ferret for about two years. We just cleaned ...
A: So sorry to hear your little ferret is having some very very serious problems. Anytime we see black ...
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| Adrenal Disease | 10/11/2008 |
Q: Our ferret Jade is starting to lose hair on her tail and back. We are pretty sure she has cancer due ...
A: How old is "real old"? How old is Jade? They don't consider a ferret too old for surgery (if ...
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| SICK FERRET??? | 10/9/2008 |
Q: i see that she eats and drinks reguarly but she cant really walk that great but she is really active ...
A: Sorry to hear she's still not feeling well. Your vet will be your best guide in assessing her and ...
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| fur loss | 10/8/2008 |
Q: My jill has a small bald patch at the base of neck, slowly getting bigger. The skin is smooth, not ...
A: Sorry to hear your little girl is not doing well. The baldness on her little bottom is *usually* the ...
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| Ferret lost his hair | 10/7/2008 |
Q: We have a ferret that has lost all/most of it's hair and it doesn't seem to be growing back. We had ...
A: Sorry to hear your litle one is losing his/her fur. Although any kind of wood shavings used for any ...
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| Ferrets! | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a ferret a few hours ago. She seemed very calm and friendly, but when I put her in ...
A: Wow, what a commercial for someone to buy and read "FERRETS FOR DUMMIES" by Kim Schilling *BEFORE* ...
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| From Australia | 9/8/2008 |
Q: its james again from australia. thanks for the tips and stuff for breeding but i have a few ...
A: Glad to see you come back again! So happy to hear you're trying to get some better food for those ...
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| How Old is Too Old for Adrenal Surgery? | 9/7/2008 |
Q: My best friend and the apple of my eye (my ferret) is worrying me. I think she might be showing ...
A: I'm glad you wrote. I think ANY "sudden onset" symptom is absolutely worth checking out immediately ...
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| breeding | 9/4/2008 |
Q: im 15, live in australia and i wish to breed my ferrets. i only have 2 ferrets and trying to breed ...
A: You definitely need a LOT more information before you even THINK about breeding ferrets! For one ...
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| My ferret is going bald! | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I just acquired two ferrets, a male and a female. The male seems completely healthy but the female ...
A: Welcome to the world of ferrets! I think you will find they bring a whole new world of laughter to ...
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| Thank You - $$ Saved for Adrenal Surgery! | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I have a female ferret, Anika, a little over three years old that has had the testing done to ...
A: It's people like you and knowing that I really did make a difference for someone that keeps me doing ...
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| Bowel Obstruction Possible | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I have two ferrets gizmo and gadget, about five months ago gizmo got out of your closed in porch ...
A: Gadget & Gizmo: Wow, that's one hearty ferret to have withstood being run over by a motorcycle! She ...
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| Ferret | 8/28/2008 |
Q: My daughter found a ferret in the road, she seems to be o.k., a little under weight. Do I need t ...
A: First of all, I want to THANK YOU for saving this precious little life - contrary to what some may ...
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| Food Scattering | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My 4 year old ferret, Quigley, has started some strange behavior I can't figure out. Recently, ...
A: You didn't mention what food Quigley (cute name BTW!) eats. There can be several reasons for food ...
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| Eros | 8/24/2008 |
Q: My ferret, Eros, just turned four years old. We have recently noticed that he seems to be rather ...
A: What a CUTE picture - how did you get that to come up on the page? That's the first time anyone has ...
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| Adopting a new ferret,need some pointers | 8/23/2008 |
Q: Our family is going to be the proud parents to a new ferret. I was just wondering what are some ...
A: Congratulations on making the decision, but especially for looking into what is required of you and ...
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| 2-yr Old Ferret With No Energy | 8/20/2008 |
Q: my name is conner and my ferret is rocky the problem is he isnt spunky i want him to be jumpy and ...
A: So sorry to hear that Rocky isn't feeling well. About the only thing that will keep a ferret from ...
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| Ferretone Overdose? | 8/19/2008 |
Q: my two little ones got hold of a bottle of ferretone they bit right throw the bottle so it empty ...
A: As a one-time 'overdose', I think the first 24 hours are the ones you will have to worry about. The ...
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| Weight gain and loss in Ferrets | 8/11/2008 |
Q: my name is Krystal and I am owned by two ferrets. Both were purchased in NM through Petco. One by ...
A: Zelda and Link are most likely from different breeders, which can make a HUGE difference also. Some ...
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| My Ferret Eyes Look Awful | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have had two ferrets for like 6 month the 4 year old eyes wasva little red when i got him and keep ...
A: You MUST get this ferret to a vet NOW. There is absolutely nothing you can do for it at home. You ...
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| Litter Box Help | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased Fletch and thought I had him potty trained quickly. The second day in his cage ...
A: I suspect this has nothing at all to do with the distemper shot. You never mentioned your ferret ...
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| More about the cages | 8/6/2008 |
Q: My ferret does not like ramps it seems. I got a three level cage made by "Super Pet" and the ramp ...
A: Personally, I'd go to a lumber store. I'm not sure if 1/4" plywood would be heavy enough - but I'm ...
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| More about the cages | 8/6/2008 |
Q: My ferret does not like ramps it seems. I got a three level cage made by "Super Pet" and the ramp ...
A: Hey Shekyra: That sounds like an interesting cage setup! We homemade a cage for our livingroom out ...
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| "Super Pet" cage problems | 8/5/2008 |
Q: My ferret does not like ramps it seems. I got a three level cage made by "Super Pet" and the ramp ...
A: I must admit that Super Pet definitely are not my favorite cages. Your complaint is one of my ...
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| Ferret Injury | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 1yr champagne ferret. He has recently started to loose a bit of hair on his right arm, and ...
A: Sorry to hear your little guy is having a rough time. At one year of age and because the fur loss is ...
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| older ferret twitching and not responding | 8/4/2008 |
Q: My ferret is nearly 9 years old. She has always been very playful and seemingly healthy. Her cage is ...
A: I am sorry for Stinky Ferret's passing, but I am so happy that her end was so very peaceful, ...
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| Adrenal Disease Cost | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I have a female ferret, Anika, a little over three years old that has had the testing done to ...
A: WOW! That is the highest cost for adrenal surgery I've ever heard yet! I'm not sure where you are ...
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| Ferret bowels | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I just changed my ferrets food from marshalls to ultimate 8-1. I read on previous questions that the ...
A: I think your ferret sounds like a really *normal* ferret as such; ferrets like to get into things - ...
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| older ferret twitching and not responding | 8/2/2008 |
Q: My ferret is nearly 9 years old. She has always been very playful and seemingly healthy. Her cage is ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear your little girl is doing so poorly. Yes, I agree with your assessment that she ...
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| Results from the vet. on Stewart | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I asked the question on 7/27 about Stewart not breathing right. I brought him to the vet yesterday. ...
A: WOW! What excellent news! I'm so glad to hear this! How unusual in the middle of the summer, ...
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| not playing | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have asked many questions before and you've always helped. I am also the one that has the ferrets ...
A: Yes, I remember you and your babies! Glad things have been going smoothly. As long as you are ...
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| Hypoglycemia? | 7/28/2008 |
Q: My ferret is a little over a year old, when I first got him (when he was two months old) he was thin ...
A: You're welcome! Thanks for clarifying about the fluid.....still baffling to me. Just never heard of ...
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| My ferret isn't breathing right | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have three ferrets. 2 males and one female. One male is 2 years old and the female and male I'm ...
A: Nothing I can think of in a flea that would make a ferret sneeze/cough/choke/or gasp in any way. ...
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| Hypoglycemia? | 7/27/2008 |
Q: My ferret is a little over a year old, when I first got him (when he was two months old) he was thin ...
A: I don't think I've heard of a symptom described as "fluid on the stomach" that was "removed" by a ...
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| Ferret Won't Go Top Levels in Cage | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I have three ferrets and i recently bought them all a new cage with 5levels. One of the ferrets is ...
A: It's not unusual for a ferret to not want to explore the upper levels of a new cage at all. Since ...
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| Silver Mitt | 7/25/2008 |
Q: My Ferret had alot of silver guard hairs when I got him, now(at two years old) he is all white ...
A: It's not at all unusual for a "silver mitt" ferret to turn into either a "marked white" or even a ...
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| ferrets eating in the same bowl | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I had 1 ferret for almost a year an then i got another one. They were fine when they met,they played ...
A: WOW, what a sweet ferret you have! He is SO HAPPY to have a companion that he is literally showing ...
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| Ferret Peed something like string | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Well This morning was normal like usual. Get up at 5 A.M. then play for about 30 min and my ferret ...
A: I'm not doubting that the string came out of the ferret - I am, however, kind of doubting that she ...
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| Oh No | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Oh no!!! My friend Cindy said that i should shave my ferret, she said her friend did it and nothing ...
A: If it's 90 degrees and you don't have air conditioning, the fleas were driving him nuts and he was ...
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| Swallowed Toy & What Treats Are Good? | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I have two ferrets that have eaten a rubber string toy thing. The strings have been coming out in ...
A: Yikes, that's not good news that your kids ate a rubber string toy. If it's the one I'm thinking of ...
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| OMG, NO!! Kaytee Fiesta Strikes Again!! | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I'm the one who took the little guy in 3.5 weeks ago on a stormy Saturday in Jacksonville, FL. He's ...
A: I DO understand why you *thought* you were getting the best food possible for him when you picked ...
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| BEST FOOD FOR FERRETS | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I just got a ferret and she is 14weeks old her name is nala.she is fun and she loves to give me ...
A: I'm so sorry you lost your other ferret to feeding improperly. Unfortunately many many ferrets die ...
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| My Girl Ferret | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I need help. My daughter recently got a ferret from a pet store for her bday and my other daughter ...
A: I soooo hope you've been able to get some fluids down that little girl by now. These little ones ...
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| My Girl Ferret | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I need help. My daughter recently got a ferret from a pet store for her bday and my other daughter ...
A: Sounds like you have a real problem there. Especially with young ferrets, diarrhea can take their ...
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| Ferrets Suddenly Don't Get Along | 7/18/2008 |
Q: We have 3 ferrets we got all around the same time and same age, they've been together for 5 years in ...
A: This is quite an interesting problem you have going on! They've been together peacefully for five ...
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| FERRET EATS CLOTH | 7/17/2008 |
Q: my ferret eats t shirts and pillow cases little by little. Is she lacking fiber in her diet? So far ...
A: Glad to hear from you again. Unfortunately I don't like to give bad news, but ANY female ferret with ...
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| Ferret Won't Litterbox Train | 7/15/2008 |
Q: i have five ferrets, and all of them are potty trained except ONE, he just wont care to even crawl ...
A: That can be really frustrating when the rest are doing so well and one seems to just not be getting ...
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| FERRET EATS CLOTH | 7/12/2008 |
Q: my ferret eats t shirts and pillow cases little by little. Is she lacking fiber in her diet? So far ...
A: I had a ferret who ate fabrics of all kinds too. She also ate Yesterday's News litter!! So, if you ...
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| FERRET FOOD BRANDS Young & Old | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I am so confused about the right food to give an adult ferret. one website says high in protein ans ...
A: Probably the one MOST IMPORTANT thing we can do to ensure long lives for our ferrest (of course ...
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| Nasally Congested Ferret | 7/8/2008 |
Q: A male sable ferret showed up on my patio on 6/28/08 in Jacksonville, FL. I took him in because it ...
A: First of all, thank you so very much for taking this little one in! There are SO many dangers out ...
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| ages for breeding | 6/24/2008 |
Q: what age would my female ferret come into heat? and what age would my male ferret come into rut? ...
A: Your ferrets are considered 'adult' at approximately seven months of age. Males go into rut from ...
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| different foods | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I hi its me again. I recently wrote about my ferret... The pet store sales person gave me a ...
A: It's really hard to get ferrets to change foods. If your ferret is very young, you may have an even ...
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| Pain while Pooping | 6/22/2008 |
Q: my little lady is 5 months old and is quite healthy however, shes got some poo problems. she poops ...
A: ......... After I finished the first answer, I realized I didn't reply to your second question ...
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| Eating her Bedding! | 6/20/2008 |
Q: i recently got a female ferret, about 2 months old and i was wondering if there was anything i could ...
A: I had a little female that used to do that! Gosh, it was so frustating! If it's any consolation, ...
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| Rat RI's contagious to ferrets? | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I don't have a ferret yet, but I'm researching and planning on it in the near future. I recently had ...
A: First, let me express my deepest condolences on the loss of your precious little ratties. I've never ...
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| how do a ferrett age | 6/17/2008 |
Q: how do a ferrett age compare to a dog?
A: Very good question - one I haven't gotten before! Ferrets are called "kits" when they are born. They ...
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| Itchy Ferret Losing Fur - in UK? | 6/16/2008 |
Q: MY FERRET IS LOOSING HAIR ON IT S BACK AND HEAD I USE HIM FOR RABBIT HUNTING AND HE HAS SCRAPS IN ...
A: I'm so sorry your ferret is having the itchies! That really makes them so miserable. You are very ...
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| Vet alternative? | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I recently got a ferret not even 48hrs ago and I noticed that she is prolapsing. I called the feed ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret! It's actually not terribly uncommon for very young ferrets to ...
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| Ferret had diarrhea on and off for 2 weeks | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I took her to the vet on Thursday and get results tomorrow. She is going to be be 9 months on the ...
A: So sorry to hear you're having problems. Ferrets and eating problems just seem to go together! It ...
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| Is my ferret pregnant? | 6/1/2008 |
Q: recently the local vet who happens to also be a family friend had a ferret handed in. Someone had ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret! And THANK YOU so very much for opening your home to this little ...
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| Humane euthanasia | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My ferret, Skunk, is dying from lymphosarcoma. He is basically in ferret "hospice" right now, being ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear Skunk has lymphosarcoma. I'm happy FOR HIM, though, that he has such an ...
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| Biting a Scab - Ouch | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have two ferrets, recently one ferret (odin) bit the other one (loki) too hard while fighting and ...
A: Sounds like a couple of 100%-boys you have there! :-) I think it might be a good idea to put some ...
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| Suddenly Lethargic & Unsteady on Feet | 5/25/2008 |
Q: My ferret is about 4 months old and was acting perfectly normal until this afternoon, he is very ...
A: It's Sunday evening and I've just now gotten this message. I certainly hope you were able to get ...
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| New 2 Ferrets; Basic Care, Bump on Leg | 5/23/2008 |
Q: First off, thank you so much for offering your time and knowledge to people like me. You are so ...
A: Congratulations on your new little boys! I think you are right - especially not knowing what kind of ...
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| sick ferret | 5/22/2008 |
Q: My ferret is about 6 and he started losing hair and sleeping more and he seems to be getting fatter, ...
A: Sorry your little guy isn't doing well. You don't say where his fur loss is, but as a general rule, ...
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| Problems litter-training | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I've been having troubles trying to get my ferret to use his litter box. We got him about 4 months ...
A: So sorry to hear you're having problems with litter training your little guy. Four months is a long ...
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| Lumps & Bumps & Get Well Soon! | 5/20/2008 |
Q: MY FERRET HAS A POLYP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS NECK HE IS 3 YEARS OLD AND HE DOES GET FREQUENT BATHS ...
A: Sorry to hear your little guy is having a problem. Since you didn't really describe the 'polyp', it ...
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| first time owner | 5/19/2008 |
Q: hey, I'm gona get my ferret tomorrow and i don't know what to expect.and i dont know what to have ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret! I hope you've done your homework and made SURE that a ferret is ...
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| ferret weight loss | 5/18/2008 |
Q: my ferrets is loosing a lots of weight but he eats a lot and is a happy one, I do not know what to ...
A: Sorry to hear you have a sickly ferret and especially when you are out of the United States. That ...
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| My Skinny Kennedy | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old ferret named kennedy that i got back in november 2007 and he was a little skinny ...
A: Males are about 1/3 larger than females when full grown - you probably already know that. Have you ...
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| D A N G E R-BEWARE: KAYTEE FIESTA | 5/13/2008 |
Q: my ferret is a few months of old I just read the letter that you rout about the kattee food once i ...
A: Sometimes when I have so many repeated questions I wonder if anyone reads the already posted ...
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| Brother & Sister Ferrets | 5/8/2008 |
Q: i had 2 ferrets.. brother and sister.. both wer about 3 years old.. the male passed away from ...
A: I'm so glad you wrote - sorry to hear you've had one ferret pass away and now his little sister is ...
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| ferret won't climb | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I just bought a new ferret and I got him a 4 story cage because everywhere I read said that bigger ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret! I hope you've already gotten yourself a book called "FERRETS ...
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| INCREDIBLE STORY of LOVE, HEALING | 4/19/2008 |
Q: My name is Elliot. I have a few questions about my two little ferrets; Rosco and Indiana. (Rosco is ...
A: Gosh, I'm sitting here with tears rolling down my face! What a wonderful, beautiful relationship you ...
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| Sudden Ferret Agression | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I adopted 2 ferrets about a year ago from a rescue. They were brought to the rescue together, have ...
A: So sorry to hear your litle guy is having a hard time. You're a good ferret mom to notice this ...
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| Diarrhea (single incidence) | 4/18/2008 |
Q: while i was cleaning out my ferrets(jerome) litter box, i noticed his poop was a little runny. i ...
A: Jerome - what a neat (and different!) name for a ferret! He must have an awesome personality to ...
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| Ferret Shivers | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I HAD EMAILED YOU ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO ABOUT MY LITTLE FERRET TEDDY THAT HAS ADRENAL TUMORS ON BOTH ...
A: So very sorry to hear the shivering is back :-( I'm thinking he had that one good day of not ...
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| Whew......... | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Our ferret Rowdy "Roo" is 1, eats Ultimate 8-in-1 ultra moist food, & pooped 2 days ago for sure ...
A: Oh, I'm SO relieved! You didn't mention anything about any difficulty breathing or any congestion ...
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| BAD NEWS! | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Our ferret Rowdy "Roo" is 1, eats Ultimate 8-in-1 ultra moist food, & pooped 2 days ago for sure ...
A: I'm afraid that Rowdy Roo is in trouble!! Anytime a ferret stops eating, we worry about intestinal ...
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| Ferret Shivers | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I HAD EMAILED YOU ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO ABOUT MY LITTLE FERRET TEDDY THAT HAS ADRENAL TUMORS ON BOTH ...
A: I'm so glad the more frequent dose of atenolol seems to be helping Teddy's shivering. That pretty ...
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| Hi Jacquie! Something stange happening. | 4/11/2008 |
Q: ! Do you remember me? It's Jessica, owned by little 10 month old Ace Ventura, and about to be ...
A: You're welcome.......it's a good thing I looked at my answer again!! I never did address your ...
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| Ferret Shivers | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I HAD EMAILED YOU ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO ABOUT MY LITTLE FERRET TEDDY THAT HAS ADRENAL TUMORS ON BOTH ...
A: So sorry to hear that Teddy is still shivering. That must be frustrating as a ferret mommy to watch ...
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| Hi Jacquie! Something stange happening. | 4/10/2008 |
Q: ! Do you remember me? It's Jessica, owned by little 10 month old Ace Ventura, and about to be ...
A: ! Oh, Jessica!! What a sweet little guy! No wonder you are so smitten! Thank you so very much for ...
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| Ferret food, or Cat food? How 2 Change.. | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I've just assumed the responsibility of trying to nurse an older somewhat sickly ferret back to ...
A: You don't mention what brand cat food you are talking about. If it is a grocery store type cat food ...
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| ADRENAL SURGERY | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have a female ferret that is 4+ years old. I only feed her Shepard and Green adult ferret food. ...
A: I'm so glad you're consciencious about getting a vet for your ferret, but let me assure you - if ...
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| Teddy Jo | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I did go and get the acidphollus and the metamucil. I gave her 2 capsules with her watered down AD ...
A: (What a cute name - I had no idea she had a middle name! :-) All my favorite ferrets have always ...
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| Sick ferret | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Teddy is a 4 yr-old female ferret and we have been up and down with her sickness for 2 months. ...
A: Actually you can often get Vetasyl from a vet's office, a well-stocked pet store or lots of places ...
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| Sick ferret | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Teddy is a 4 yr-old female ferret and we have been up and down with her sickness for 2 months. ...
A: No, it's not funny to check her poops at all - ALL smart ferret parents check their poops. We can ...
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| Sick ferret | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Teddy is a 4 yr-old female ferret and we have been up and down with her sickness for 2 months. ...
A: Yes, you have been through a lot with her! I'm so very happy to hear that your vet checked out the ...
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| outside?? | 4/6/2008 |
Q: My question is can you keep ferrets in a hutch outside? The hutch is very big and will be situated ...
A: No, I would definitely NOT recommend keeping ferrets outdoors at all. Ferrets are domesticated pets ...
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| ferret just hasn't gotten back to old self. | 4/5/2008 |
Q: my beloved ferret, cheese, just hasn't improved much. i had bought a 2 month old ferret, of whom i ...
A: I'm so sorry that Cheese isn't feeling well. At four years old, his symptoms could actually be from ...
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| Sick ferret | 4/4/2008 |
Q: Teddy is a 4 yr-old female ferret and we have been up and down with her sickness for 2 months. ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear Teddy has been having such a rough time lately! Two months is a long time for a ...
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| Ferret Death.. How to avoid in the future | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Onyx belonged to a friend of mine who had her for about 2 months and decided he didn't like having a ...
A: First of all, let me tell you how very very sorry I am for YOUR loss. I don't feel that Onyx was ...
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| Healthy Diet | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I am getting two kits the end of april and i feed james well-beloved ferret food as the main diet. I ...
A: P.S. Reply to: "thankyou verry helpfull, as for the jill who passed away she died after her spay, ...
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| Intestinal Blockage | 3/29/2008 |
Q: one of the last e-mail i sent you was about my ferret shedding and you suggested plucking him and ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear you're still having problems. Gosh, I looked back and it was Feb 25 when you ...
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| adrenal? | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Glad i found this site! Our 4 yr old girl "Zoey" has started losing hair..most noticeable on her ...
A: Happy to have you aboard! So sorry you are having problems with Zoey. Yes, it sounds like Zoey does ...
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| My Skinny Ferret | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have 3 ferrets. a 4 year old, a 1 1/2 year old and a 7 month old and my oldest one was really ...
A: First I want to apologize - I'm not sure who you asked to answer your question; or how or why your ...
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| Biting | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have a ferret that is about a two years old. I got the ferret when it was a year old. The first ...
A: Sorry to hear your little girl is having some biting problems. I am just wondering if, while you ...
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| about my ferrett | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I HAVE HAD MY FERRET FOR 6 AND A HALF YRS, ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ADREAL TUMORS ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear your little guy isn't feeling well. Lupron injections only make the SYMPTOMS of ...
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| Vetasyl | 3/26/2008 |
Q: It's working! I got Snow to eat a little soup. I didn't use a whole capsule just 1/2. I woke up this ...
A: EXCELLENT!! I'm so happy it is working! Just don't stop because you found one hairball - assume ...
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| newly aquired kit on loan from pet store | 3/25/2008 |
Q: My fiance and i have recently volunteered to take home a sick young kit from the pet store that she ...
A: Congratulations on your new baby......and thank you so very much for being willing to take in a sick ...
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| P.S.S...NO..NOT STRAIGHT PRUNE JUICE!!! | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I need some help here. As you know, its shedding season. I have vetasyl. (I have been reading your ...
A: Oh, I'm SO relieved! I think I learned a lesson there - I would never have forgiven myself if ...
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| P.S.S...NO..NOT STRAIGHT PRUNE JUICE!!! | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I need some help here. As you know, its shedding season. I have vetasyl. (I have been reading your ...
A: Please DON'T give them warm prune juice (by itself). It has been proven that as few as FIVE raisins ...
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| Elderly Ferret with Adrenal Disease | 3/22/2008 |
Q: Basic info: 6 year old Marshall Ferret, Male, food brand is Marshall Premium Ferret Diet,stool is ...
A: So sorry to hear your little fella isn't feeling well, Melissa. That's what he is trying to tell ...
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| vetasyl | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I need some help here. As you know, its shedding season. I have vetasyl. (I have been reading your ...
A: So sorry to hear you're having problems getting the Vetasyl down!! What an EXCELLENT idea to try to ...
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| Hairball prevention/diet | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I have read what you have wrote about petroleum jelly to quite a few others. I was just wondering if ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about Buddy. Bless his sweet little heart.You did what you could to help him. ...
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| Why is my ferret releasing his scent? | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I adopted a ferret in the beginning of February 08 from our local SPCA. I live on a tiny island and ...
A: Your timing is perfect. I was just getting ready to order some Vetasyl for my own use, so I can just ...
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| Nippy kit loves feet! | 3/20/2008 |
Q: You have probably had a question like this and I'm sorry if I'm wasting your time, but I browsed ...
A: You didn't find the answer to that question because it hasn't been asked in quite a while! Thanks ...
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| SWHEAT SCOOP is Fine! :-) | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A QUESTION I HAVE TRIED YESTERDAYS NEWS AND A COULPE OF THE OTHER BRANDS THAT ARE SIMILAR BUT ...
A: Yes, Sweat Scoop is just fine for ferrets, very safe. It smells wonderful too! Sometimes when ...
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| Why is my ferret releasing his scent? | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I adopted a ferret in the beginning of February 08 from our local SPCA. I live on a tiny island and ...
A: You are very welcome, anytime, Karen. I was just happy to be able to help little Tigga...such a ...
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| FLEA TREATMENT FOR FERRETS | 3/12/2008 |
Q: we got our ferret in June, he is a 1yr. old rescue. when we got him he had fleas. we took him for a ...
A: Gosh, you must be at your wit's end after this length of time treating fleas! I can't even imagine ...
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| Deodorizing rental after 7 ferrets | 3/11/2008 |
Q: running wild all over the house. Needless to say when they moved, we had to replace all the ...
A: I'm so very sorry this happened to you! You must be just sick over it! The product that seems to ...
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| How To Ferretproof & What Food is Good? | 3/11/2008 |
Q: How does one go about ferret proofing a home? What are important things to look out for. Also, is ...
A: Excellent questions! Every ferret owner needs to know how to ferretproof their home - constantly. ...
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| Why is my ferret releasing his scent? | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I adopted a ferret in the beginning of February 08 from our local SPCA. I live on a tiny island and ...
A: It does make it so much easier when I have lots of information and background, not only his medical ...
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| Kaytee Fiesta DEADLY to Ferrets | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I've noticed that the ferret food that I give my ferret has bits of dried bananas in it. This got me ...
A: I'm SO glad you wrote! I know without asking - you are feeding your ferret Kaytee Fiesta! I know ...
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| Hissing ferret. | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Okay so i I've had my ferret for 5 months now he is 8 months old. and i have never heard him hiss ...
A: I'm guessing that the reason he hissed - every one of the three times you've mentioned - is that HE ...
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| Ambient Temperature | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what the ideal temperature is for a ferret, that is for their environment not body. ...
A: What a great question! Ferrets *can* live in temperatures as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit and as ...
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| CALIFORNIA FERRET VET | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I AM IN NEED OF A VET FOR MY FERRET IN MY AREA. I AM IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA. I BELIEVE MY ...
A: So sorry to hear that you think your little Mojo has adrenal disease. Fortunately, even though ...
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| Coughing/Gagging - Something in Throat? | 3/5/2008 |
Q: My ferret (Daisy) has just turned one year old. Her birthday was 2/25/08. She has been making a ...
A: You're very welcome. I'm always happy when a ferret owner is willing to give the Vetasyl treatment a ...
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| not sure if i should get a ferret | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I'm almost 18 and considering a ferret. I'm not sure if I should get one though. I've only had cats, ...
A: You wouldn't believe how many people just buy a ferret because they are cute...THEN get it home and ...
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| Coughing/Gagging - Something in Throat? | 3/3/2008 |
Q: My ferret (Daisy) has just turned one year old. Her birthday was 2/25/08. She has been making a ...
A: It sounds to me that your little Daisy either has some fur caught in her throat, or may be working ...
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| FERRETS & TEMPERATURES OUTSIDE/INSIDE | 3/2/2008 |
Q: My new ferret is an albino male from petco/marshall farms. I noticed before i bought him that his ...
A: Maybe your little one has thin fur partially because he has been an indoor ferret with high ...
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| Old ferret meets new ferret | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I have a two year old ferret and we are thinking about getting a ferret thats is a month old. Our ...
A: I bet your ferret will be happy to have a friend to play with! However....we never really KNOW that ...
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| I LOVE ferrets..but should I get one? | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I absolutley LOVE ferrets, I would get one tomorrow if I could. I go to the petstore all the time ...
A: I'm so glad you wrote! From my experience with ferrets in pet stores, they are *usually* the ...
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| Hey Justin: Please update on your baby? | 2/28/2008 |
Q: We have a 4 year old male ferret that we feed Innova Evo food to that has recently begun to squat ...
A: It's a bit after 11pm and you haven't called, so I'm hoping and praying that by some miracle your ...
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| Adrenal Surgery? Need Lower Cost | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I read your response to Kristina who's ferret, Baby, also has adrenal gland disease. My ferret, ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that Gizmo is having problems. I'm sorry, but I have to laugh that your vet ...
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| Skinny Poops - Weight Loss | 2/27/2008 |
Q: My ferret is a marshalls ferret, i got him when he was bout 8 wks old, he will be a yr old in april ...
A: Sounds like an excellent set-up. Good idea to safeguard him especially when doors are open and ...
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| Boy? Girl? How Can I Tell? | 2/26/2008 |
Q: howcan i tell if it is a boy or girl .
A: Little boy ferrets have what *looks* like a bellybutton....little girl ferrets do not. That is NOT ...
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| Skinny Poops - Weight Loss | 2/26/2008 |
Q: My ferret is a marshalls ferret, i got him when he was bout 8 wks old, he will be a yr old in april ...
A: This time of year it's not unusual for ferrets to drop a little weight and for them to shed also. ...
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| BLOOD IN POOP | 2/26/2008 |
Q: BELLA IS 1YR,GIRL SHE EATS KAYTEE FIESTS FOR FERRRTS, SHE IS VERY ACTIVE,BUT AT TIMES SHE GETS ...
A: So sorry to hear that Bella is not doing well. Unfortunately, the very worst news in your question ...
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| Behaving Odd - Left 4 Weekend | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I had to leave my four ferrets for the weekend as I had to work away.My neighbour offered to come ...
A: Sorry to hear your gang is a bit down in the dumps. Even if your neighbor had given catnip to your ...
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| Itchy Ferret? - Try Plucking Him! | 2/25/2008 |
Q: im emailing you because I have noticed my ferret scracthing a lot more than usaul. I know its normal ...
A: It's that time of the year for fuzzies everywhere to be dropping those beautiful full winter coats ...
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| Ate Sugar Free Candy, Vomited, Worry? | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old male ferret. this afternoon I caught him eating a sugar free chocolate covered ...
A: I can take a breath now :-) So glad to hear he is okay! Please give him a hug from me! jacquie ...
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| coughing/gagging ferret | 2/25/2008 |
Q: What a wonderful site! I have read some of your question and answers on line, but I still needed a ...
A: Good try, Deanne, but most folks here love our ferrets and we wouldn't trade them for human kids! ...
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| Baby Ferret Chewed Hammock Down | 2/24/2008 |
Q: Just a quick question about my 10 week old baby ferret, Smokey. We have a hammock sleeper for her in ...
A: Sounds like your little Smokey was very angry that you put her back in her cage! She was obviously ...
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| Want to Learn About Ferrets | 2/24/2008 |
Q: i am thinking of getting a ferret but i only no a couple of things about them but not every thing so ...
A: Welcome to the wonderful world of ferrets! Ferrets are VERY different than any other pet. While ...
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| Ferret Play With Each Other | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I don't really have any problems. Both my ferrets are doing great and silly as ever. What I am ...
A: It sounds to me as if your ferrets are very well rounded, actually. What you are seeing is very very ...
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| Coughing, Itching Ferret - SOLUTIONS | 2/21/2008 |
Q: Greetings, Sushi is my three month old little girl. Tonight she developed dry heaving, coughing ...
A: Wow, thanks so much for a very thorough description of all potential contributing factors to your ...
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| Litter Training Update | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Our new ferret (Penelopede Sweetie) is eating plenty. She stopped pooping by the food bowl but ...
A: I think the problem is that she is trying to recreate the 'nesting box' security that is familiar to ...
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| New Ferret, Now Old One Has Diarrhea | 2/18/2008 |
Q: i. I have a 1 yr old ferret who has only been with me for the past 8 months.2 weeks ago i purchased ...
A: From reading your description of what happened today, it sounds like you are saying that the older ...
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| Litter Training Update | 2/18/2008 |
Q: Our new ferret (Penelopede Sweetie) is eating plenty. She stopped pooping by the food bowl but ...
A: What a cute name!! It's funny, but every now and then these little ones get it in their heads where ...
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| Kit TOO YOUNG TO SELL! | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I just bought a baby ferret from Scamp's and she looks A LOT younger then 7 weeks old, she cant even ...
A: We quite often hear reports of ferrets who appear to be far too young to be away from their mothers ...
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| Litter Training Persistent New Ferret | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I bought a 3 month old ferret for my daughter 2 days ago. I have owned a ferret before but he was ...
A: Congrats on the new ferret! Something doesn't sound quite right here...something I'm afraid might ...
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| Ferret Losing Fur | 2/16/2008 |
Q: My ferret is named Scooter and she was given to us by a mutal friend about 2 years ago. I am not ...
A: It sounds like your little ferret is very very loved! When ferrets reach 'middle age', which your ...
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| Taking Lupron & Still Bald! | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I have two ferrets and the one in question is about 3 1/2 to 4 years old. This past summer (2007) he ...
A: FOLLOW UP QUESTION FROM MARLENE: The only thing I fear is the surgery. What if he for some reason ...
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| New Ferret, Now Old One Has Diarrhea | 2/16/2008 |
Q: i. I have a 1 yr old ferret who has only been with me for the past 8 months.2 weeks ago i purchased ...
A: Congratulations on the new ferret! No doubt your existing ferret was also very happy to have a new ...
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| Just lost my ferret | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I had to put my ferret, Zodiac, down this past Monday. I was devastated. It all started 2 days after ...
A: I am so very sorry you have been through all this! What a horrible experience for ANY ferret owner, ...
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| aggressive over food...HELP | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I just got a 2.5 month old baby boy, Tomax. I am feeding him a bag of food the family owned pet ...
A: Theresa. It sounds like your little guy has a great home! I'm so glad you did clarify a few things ...
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| aggressive over food...HELP | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I just got a 2.5 month old baby boy, Tomax. I am feeding him a bag of food the family owned pet ...
A: I don't really understand when you say he is 'aggressive' with the food. Does he grab it from your ...
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| baby sniffles | 2/14/2008 |
Q: Just got a baby to add to our family just recently lost our seven year old to a adrenal disease :( ...
A: It sounds like your baby has a touch of the "flu" ("they" - the experts - say that ferrets don't ...
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| Baby Ferret With Sore Bottom | 2/13/2008 |
Q: i'm a new ferret owner and today i noticed my ferrets bottom is a little red and swollen and i dont ...
A: Sorry to hear your baby is having problems. That sounds painful too! If a kit (baby ferret) eats ...
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| Vacations w/Ferrets: Flying? Driving? | 2/12/2008 |
Q: This coming summer my boyfriend and I will be working at an internship very far from home. We (of ...
A: I have flown cross-country with a ferret several times and really enjoyed the trip! Ferrets are ...
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| Fur Loss Multiple Times, Not Adrenal? | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 yr old ferret named wiggles. I just recently adopted him from a friend and he had a small ...
A: This breaks my heart to tell you, but there is no diet change, shampoo, or emotional upset that can ...
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| ferrets | 2/11/2008 |
Q: my ferret got put down a month or so ago, the vet said he MAY have slipped a disc. my ferret looked ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about your poor little ferret! How sad! It was a very kind thing that you did ...
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| General Ferret Information | 2/11/2008 |
Q: what different breads of ferrets are there? how many times do you give a ferret a bath? how many ...
A: Welcome to the wonderful world of ferrets! Ferrets are VERY different than any other pet. While ...
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| Ferret Ate Rubber Toy! | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I have a ferret who has apprently gotten ahold of a big rubber ball with rubber "wiggly spikes" and ...
A: Yes, I know the toys you are talking about - it's a ferret's dream! LOL Unfortunately, they are ...
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| Sick Aggressive Ferret - Distemper? | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old male(Puck) who caught the flu. We took him to the vet to get checked and ...
A: You don't say how long Puck has been sick or what his symptoms are, so I will just give you ...
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| new ferret in new home | 2/9/2008 |
Q: i just bought a 3 month old ferret today who has, or rather should i say 'had' three other sister ...
A: I suspect that your little girl is missing her sisters! She is not sure what is expected of her ...
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| ferrets with children under age 3 | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I have two kids age 3 and under.me and my husband are thinking about get a ferret. We have a few ...
A: I never recommend ferrets for families with children under the age of about 8 if you haven't had ...
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| agressive male | 2/8/2008 |
Q: HEY,I HAVE A MALE(6 MONTHS OLD {BARNEY}) AND A FEMALE(9 MONTHS OLD {POLLY})FERRETS,WHICH ARE IN ...
A: Unneutered male ferrets can be pretty obnoxious. The older he gets, the more his own hormones are ...
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| Allergic? | 2/8/2008 |
Q: My ferret, Zoie, is 5 months old she is eating a mix of Marshall Premium Ferret Diet and 8 in 1 ...
A: At five months of age, Zoie is plenty old to be eating hard food. Most experienced ferret owners ...
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| My baby may be sick | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I have two ferrets,for four years.I came home to let them out and one (suger)is just laying ...
A: From the information you have given me, I could say that it sound like Sugar is sleeping. But I ...
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| early neutering causes adrenal disease | 2/5/2008 |
Q: Is there a connection between early spaying (at the age of 5 weeks) and adrenal disease? We are ...
A: I'm sorry, I'm not as familiar with Canadian resources as I should be. The only ferret information I ...
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| update on Kosmo | 2/5/2008 |
Q: Hope that you are well. since I last spoke with you, I have driven over 100 miles to take Kosmo to a ...
A: No doubt your ferret vet will be amazed at what the power of love can do! I do wonder if they could ...
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| update on Kosmo | 2/4/2008 |
Q: Hope that you are well. since I last spoke with you, I have driven over 100 miles to take Kosmo to a ...
A: I am so happy to hear that Kosmo is still with you and obviously so very loved and thriving in spite ...
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| The Runt. | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Its me again. Well I went to Petco and the had four ferrets. I've decided I want the most hyper one. ...
A: **NOTE: I think I've exceeded my question quota for the day. You can email me at ...
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| The Runt. | 2/3/2008 |
Q: Its me again. Well I went to Petco and the had four ferrets. I've decided I want the most hyper one. ...
A: Hey Dustin: Don't panic, my friend. Almost every new ferret gets diarrhea. Bubbles will probably ...
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| How bad do Ferrets smell? | 2/3/2008 |
Q: my name is Zachary Smith i am currently wondering/questioning if the odor ferrets produce is as bad ...
A: Ferret "smell" is quite subjective actually. Some folks actually like the way ferrets smell. When ...
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| The Runt. | 2/2/2008 |
Q: Its me again. Well I went to Petco and the had four ferrets. I've decided I want the most hyper one. ...
A: Congratulations on little Scooter! I'm glad you're doing a lot of reading - your kids will benefit ...
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| biting | 2/2/2008 |
Q: We have been having a problem in the last 2 or 3 Mounth. with him biting our feet. He will attack ...
A: Your little guy is inviting you to play with him in the only way he knows how! It is very common for ...
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| The Runt. | 2/1/2008 |
Q: Its me again. Well I went to Petco and the had four ferrets. I've decided I want the most hyper one. ...
A: Any ferret that is in the pet store is adoptable. Sometimes the ferrets they get do seem very ...
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| early neutering causes adrenal disease | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Is there a connection between early spaying (at the age of 5 weeks) and adrenal disease? We are ...
A: Kudos to you for investigating so thoroughly before you bring a ferret into your home! Yes, as a ...
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| freedom | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I was wondering something else. When I am at school from 7 - 3 could i leave my ferret Bubble's cage ...
A: Yes, as long as you don't have a dog or other pet in the house that could possibly hurt or frighten ...
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| Ferret in Mourning | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Well, I have a ferret named Bubbles. She's beautiful healthy, all-around amazing. My dog just passed ...
A: I'm so sorry about your dog. Yes, I'm sure your ferret is mourning the loss, especially if they ...
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| Ferrets Don't get worms?!?!?! | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I just read your aswer to a ?, stating that "Ferrets Don't Get Worms". Well I have 2 ferrets and ...
A: You don't need a second opinion....I should have stated mine more clearly. Ferrets *can* get worms, ...
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| Ferret Not Growing | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I currently own three ferrets, a boy and two girls. The boy, Fink, is one year old this month, and ...
A: The size differences we see in ferrets is usually seen in males vs females. Females are commonly ...
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| ferrets and baths | 1/8/2008 |
Q: my husband and I got our ferret at 8 months and only had him for 2 months. He's had 2 baths so far ...
A: I have never seen a ferret yet that likes the water the first time they experience a bath. I always ...
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| question pls | 1/7/2008 |
Q: sorry to bother you. But i have 4 ferrets (all addopted) and the albino one is sick. The vet told us ...
A: I'm so sorry, Martha. It is so very difficult to say goodbye to these precious little ones! Here ...
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| Bloated Belly and Mistaken Snack Issue | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Ok, I've had my eldest baby J (almost 2 years of age on the 22nd of Jan 2008). Me and my husband ...
A: Usually a new ferret in the house will energize an existing ferret - the new little bundle of energy ...
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| how do i train my farret | 1/5/2008 |
Q: i have a farret now.i got it yesterday and i was hoping to have help to know how to take care of ...
A: As a new ferret owner, the very very best thing you can do is learn all you can about how to take ...
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| ferrets mourning loss ferret | 1/3/2008 |
Q: i had three ferrets and one was killed, i think the two remaining are mourning the loss of their ...
A: I'm so sorry for the loss of your ferret. Yes, ferrets absolutely DO love each other and they do ...
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| Ferrets are "Obligate Carnivores" | 1/2/2008 |
Q: Can ferrets eat +any meat? If not can u tell me what king of meat they can eat?
A: Ferrets are what is called an "obligate carnivore", meaning they have a digestive system designed to ...
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| aggretion.. | 12/23/2007 |
Q: i have my ferret for a week now well exactly a week and before it was so calm like it was playful ...
A: You don't give me enough information to be able to help you. How old is your ferret? He could be ...
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| ferret not using little box | 12/21/2007 |
Q: Well i bought me a little female sable yesterday and she is suppose to be litter box trained but she ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret! Ferrets are very very rarely 100% litterbox trained; ...
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| Ferret toys? | 12/21/2007 |
Q: Well Mr.Rodgers i went out and bought my first ferret its a little female sable. Born October 14 ...
A: CONGRATULATIONS on your new little girl! What did you name her? A ferret's favorite toy is ALWAYS ...
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| Kit bites & chews things... | 12/18/2007 |
Q: my ferret is just a baby im not sure exactly how old i got her at a pet store i use a brand called ...
A: Congratulations on your new baby! This is a good example of why I always recommend adult ferrets ...
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| Gone During the Day... | 12/18/2007 |
Q: im going to be getting 2 ferrets and was wondering if i went to school from 6-2 during the day woudl ...
A: They say to wait a few weeks before putting them together because there are diseases that *some* ...
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| picky eater | 12/18/2007 |
Q: My ferret, Honey, is a picky eater. She only eats Marshall's premium, but I want to give her treats ...
A: Actually I've trained most of my ferrets to do quite a few 'tricks' (roll over, sit up pretty, come ...
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| Bites Cage Bars While Chewing Food | 12/17/2007 |
Q: why is it that when my ferret is eating a morsel of his dry food does he simultaniusly chew on his ...
A: I think your ferret is having some tummyache and that's causing him to chew on the cage wires while ...
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| New Owner: How Many Ferrets? | 12/16/2007 |
Q: Well all i have to do is wait for my cage to get here and i can go get my ferret bought hammocks ...
A: ************************************ **LUKE: PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS REGARDING YOUR REPLY ...
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| older ferret attacked by younger one | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I have 4 ferrets; one of which is a 6-year old deaf female panda and another which is a 2-year old ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that your kids are not getting along! It's very difficult to see our oldsters ...
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| Shedding-Treats-*CAUTION: RAISINS* | 12/13/2007 |
Q: You've been so helpful with my other 3 ferrets and now I have a question about another ferret. I ...
A: You're very welcome, Tressie. If it makes you feel any better, the only "treats" my kids get is ...
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| Shedding-Treats-*CAUTION: RAISINS* | 12/13/2007 |
Q: You've been so helpful with my other 3 ferrets and now I have a question about another ferret. I ...
A: Great to hear from you, but so sorry Tiramisu has decided to become a nudist. I tend to agree with ...
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| FERRET CAGE SET UP TIPS... | 12/11/2007 |
Q: Vadais 2-3 months old, I need help on setting up her "condo" , it has 3 moveable platforms (all have ...
A: Since I'm not sure which cage size/make/model you actually have, I will give you just the basic ...
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| Ferret smell | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Rodgers me again, The one thing that has stopped me from gettin a ferret is all of the horror ...
A: Ferrets DO have a bit of an odor; and folks who love ferrets tend to love that smell too. If you ...
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| Ferret Diet Change Not So Easy | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Just about 4 months ago, we purchased a pair of ferrets (male-3 y/o and female 2 y/o) from a family ...
A: You're so very welcome. It's always my greatest pleasure to work with folks who really do love their ...
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| Ferret Diet Change Not So Easy | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Just about 4 months ago, we purchased a pair of ferrets (male-3 y/o and female 2 y/o) from a family ...
A: First, as far as your daughter sharing her fruit snacks with ferrets - if it is DRIED fruit, it WILL ...
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| Price for ferrets??? | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Well i've been wantin to get a ferret for years now and have finally talked my parents into gettin ...
A: Purchase or adoption prices for ferrets vary greatly according to where you live and if you get your ...
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| Ferret Misbehaving | 12/7/2007 |
Q: My girlfriend and i have a ferret. He's an albino. He's a kit. His name is Buu. He is from marshall ...
A: Here's what worked for me when I litterbox trained my kids. Some caught on sooner than others and ...
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| ferret likes to eat his bedding | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I have a ferret just under a year old. I have taken out most of his bedding except for a plain ...
A: I had a ferret who did this also. She also ate Yesterday's News (pelleted newspaper litter)! It is ...
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| Death of a cagemate/depression | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I will try to make this as short as possible, I tend to pay too much attention to detail. First let ...
A: Brandon, Bella & Oreo: Wow, I'm SO happy to hear that Bella is once again eating and playing and ...
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| FERRETS ITCHY? Here's what to do. | 12/4/2007 |
Q: My two lil guys are BEST friends. They don't have fleas or anything and everything else is normal. I ...
A: There are basically three things that account for 99% of all ferret itchiness. 1. Fleas...even if ...
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| Gone During the Day... | 12/4/2007 |
Q: im going to be getting 2 ferrets and was wondering if i went to school from 6-2 during the day woudl ...
A: Gosh, you keep 'kind of' asking this question, but each and every time you have not given me very ...
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| Lazy ferret? | 12/3/2007 |
Q: my ferret never wants to play. she just walks around for awhile then she just lays on the floor and ...
A: How old is your ferret? A ferret over 4 years old does slow down a bit, but should still play as ...
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| Flying With Ferrets | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I will be taking my ferret with me home for christmas, (we just got her this summer she is 8 1/2 ...
A: Congratulations - you are about to embark on a wonderful, fun journey you will never forget!! You ...
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| sick little guy | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 year old sable ferret that has been in great health since I've had him ( since 6 months). ...
A: So sorry to hear he's still feeling bad. Birdseed-looking poops mean that he is not digesting his ...
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| Ferret shaking/weight loss/feed | 11/30/2007 |
Q: i was taking a vet assisting course and i took home an older ferret so he can settle down in a home ...
A: WOW, thank you SO much for taking this little guy in! Ferrets are really social critters, so having ...
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| Ferret food, and deafness in ferrets | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I read that Kaytee ferret food isn't good for ferrets. I have been feeding my ferrets this food, ...
A: I'm SO glad your little deaf girl has such a loving home! She is very lucky to have found such a ...
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| Ferret food, and deafness in ferrets | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I read that Kaytee ferret food isn't good for ferrets. I have been feeding my ferrets this food, ...
A: Since ferrets take a bit of time and adjustment to get used to any new food, it would be best to add ...
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| IMPORTANT: Choosing Foods & Treats | 11/28/2007 |
Q: First of all I want to thank you for your huge help to us ferret owner/fathers/mothers. With regards ...
A: Yes, Dooker Delights are wonderful and healthy treats for ferrets! I don't like Ferretvite treats ...
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| Choosing Food Brand | 11/27/2007 |
Q: First of all I want to thank you for your huge help to us ferret owner/fathers/mothers. With regards ...
A: Yes, we all seem to want what is best for our kids...ferret folks don't tend to do much of anything ...
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| Ferret wobbly & holds head down | 11/27/2007 |
Q: ~We have already contacted the vet which did not have much advise for us. Maybe you can help with an ...
A: You don't say how old your ferret is or if she has been eating and acting okay up until now. Your ...
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| Won't Use Litterbox! | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 month albino ferret. I have had him for about 2 weeks now. The first week I brought him ...
A: Congratulations on your new little one! It is not uncommon for ferrets to refuse to use the ...
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| Swollen Vulva in Kit | 11/25/2007 |
Q: we just bought a Ferret at petland on Wednesday. the paper they gave us says she was born 8-5-07 ...
A: Congratulations on your new baby! It must be fun at your house :-) There is just nothing as fun ...
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| Gone During the Day... | 11/25/2007 |
Q: im going to be getting 2 ferrets and was wondering if i went to school from 6-2 during the day woudl ...
A: Two ferrets should be just FINE as long as they have a nice comfy cage that keeps them safe from ...
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| Re: Alpha fighting | 11/24/2007 |
Q: I am writing about my Alpha female, 4 years-old, diagnosed with EGE (currently in remission). She ...
A: ****TRESSIE: Please see note at bottom**** ****************************************** Hi Tressie: ...
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| ANTON | 11/22/2007 |
Q: Our ferret gets Hill's a/d feline since the illness began, the fruit and vegetables only as addition ...
A: I am just an old lady whose ferrets are just like children to her. My greatest wish is to help ...
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| ANTON | 11/21/2007 |
Q: Our ferret gets Hill's a/d feline since the illness began, the fruit and vegetables only as addition ...
A: Nina & Anton: Thank you so much for writing again. I certainly did not mean for my words to sound ...
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| Death of a cagemate/depression | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I will try to make this as short as possible, I tend to pay too much attention to detail. First let ...
A: *****BRIANNE: PLEASE SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM FOR ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION***** ...
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| Heat kills ferrets | 11/20/2007 |
Q: the ferrets are all housed outside in a hutch. Today we had a unseasonally hot day 42 degrees, and ...
A: I don't have any personal experience with breeding. I'm sure she will mourn the loss of her babies. ...
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| choking ferret | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I have an albino ferret, about a year old. We feed him ferret kibble, and when we bring him out to ...
A: No, they need much more water than what you can put on food unless you make the food 'soupy'. You ...
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| our ferret anton | 11/20/2007 |
Q: i hope you remember me concerning our ferret HARVEY, which is not living any longer :-( we bought a ...
A: Yes, I remember Harvey! I am so sorry to hear that little Anton is sick. It is imperative that you ...
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| update on Kosmo | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Hope that you are well. since I last spoke with you, I have driven over 100 miles to take Kosmo to a ...
A: I sure didn't mean that to sound like you were considering him an inconvenience. You are a great ...
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| update on Kosmo | 11/19/2007 |
Q: Hope that you are well. since I last spoke with you, I have driven over 100 miles to take Kosmo to a ...
A: I am soo very sorry that the news on Kosmo is this bad! My heart breaks for you. No doubt the ...
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| sick little guy | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 year old sable ferret that has been in great health since I've had him ( since 6 months). ...
A: So sorry to hear about your little sick boy. They lose weight SO fast when they are sick. It sounds ...
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| choking ferret | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I have an albino ferret, about a year old. We feed him ferret kibble, and when we bring him out to ...
A: Here is just one place where they sell Vetasyl: ...
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| Passed Blockage, acting very strange | 11/18/2007 |
Q: My 6 month old silvermitt jill over the past week started acting very oddly. She has always been a ...
A: Many folks would have lost the battle with that ferret by now. You are an exceptional owner, being ...
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| choking ferret | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I have an albino ferret, about a year old. We feed him ferret kibble, and when we bring him out to ...
A: It's not unusual for ferrets to choke a bit when they are eating dry kibble - I think sometimes they ...
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| ADRENAL DISEASE IN FERRETS | 11/12/2007 |
Q: HOW LONG CAN YOU EXPECT A FERRET TO LIVE WITH ADRENAL DISEASE TO LIVE WITHOUT SURGERY MY LITTLE ...
A: You don't say why your vet doesn't believe your little girl is not a good candidate for adrenal ...
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| Ferret Diarrhea | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I adopted two ferrets from the shelter recently - Saturday morning. I have then in a huge cage and ...
A: Congratulations on your new family! Wow, are they lucky little fuzzies to have gotten a wonderful ...
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| ferret cold? | 11/11/2007 |
Q: can ferrets get colds? she sneezes constantly and vomits a little bit. She is a 5 year old albino ...
A: You have several reasons to take this illness seriously and get this ferret to a vet as soon as ...
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| older female ferret | 11/11/2007 |
Q: she seem to be shedding alot but her poop is very watery and seedy coughing and sneezing, whe she ...
A: I think I just answered this question, so this is a duplication - hopefully the system will send you ...
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| Kit Sucks Finger | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I got a ferret for my birthday about two weeks ago. I immediately fell in love with him (his name ...
A: Definitely not. He's certainly old enough to eat dry kibble by now any way you look at it. He ...
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| EMERGENCY! Intestinal Blockage ALERT | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I just recently got a baby ferret (she is almost 10 weeks old). When I purchased her I noticed that ...
A: It sounds like you need to call your vet and re-schedule the appointment. Tell them you think your ...
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| Establishing "Alpha" Ferret | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I have three ferrets. One 1yr old male, one 10mon female and one 4-6mon male. The newest one, Leo ...
A: It is not at all unusual for ferrets to have some problems when they are first introduced. In the ...
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| Having two ferrets & treats | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have a male ferret he's 4 months old and i feed him ultra blend select 8 in 1 ferret diet.my first ...
A: Ultra Blend Select by 8 in 1 really isn't the best food you can get. Ultimate by 8 in 1 in a much ...
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| Orange Poop | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have a ferret named Mogget, I love him so very much but I have started to noticed that sometimes ...
A: Orange poops certainly aren't 'normal', but no doubt they are orange due to *something* he is ...
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| Green Diarrhea NEEDS HELP! | 11/7/2007 |
Q: i been having her for about 4 days now and i been worrying that she is sick Cuz she hasn't been ...
A: Sorry to hear your little one is not feeling well. Diarrhea is always serious - anything more than ...
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| Ferret Pregnancy Question | 11/7/2007 |
Q: How long are ferrets pregnet?
A: It takes 42 days from the day she was mated for a ferret to have the kits. You will need to put your ...
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| expiration date of albon liquid? | 11/6/2007 |
Q: being a ferret owner for so long...i am hoping you may have some experience in antibiotics. my ...
A: The person who can answer your question is the pharmacist (or vets office) where you purchased the ...
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| Sandy looking poop | 11/6/2007 |
Q: it's Kelley again. Lilly is fine, I talked to the ferret shelter lady and we determined at first, ...
A: It's hard to know for sure what you are describing. I've heard of poops that look like 'bird seed'; ...
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| Litterbox with no clips./Litter trainging ?? | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I got a new 6mnth old baby ferret and he insists on moving it. I need something that will hold it ...
A: The best way to anchor a litterbox is to drill (use an electric drill) two holes (just large enough ...
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| Smokey | 11/5/2007 |
Q: Smokey is a 7 year old ferret. He has always had the same brand of food (all in one ferret food), he ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that Smokey is doing so badly. If he is pooping black tarry looking stools, he ...
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| Lupron vs. Melatonin OR SURGERY? | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I currently have four lovely young ladies three of which have this awful disorder. I have all three ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that you have three little ladies with adrenal disease. Melatonin is really ...
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| Ferret throwing up once a week | 11/4/2007 |
Q: Ever since we purchased one of newer male ferrets he has thrown up once a week. The content is ...
A: Wow, that IS an unusual symptom. It is not *normal* for ferrets to vomit. A ferret who vomits ...
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| Ready to Buy Ferret...Smell help? | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I recently have become interested in ferrets. I don't know a lot about them, but I would love to ...
A: There is no way to have ferrets with no odor at all. Even tho they are descented, all ferrets have ...
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| Stopped using litter box | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I have an adult ferret. I don't know for sure how old, no more than a year and a half. He is on ...
A: My first concern is that *something* is different than when you first got him. Many ferrets get ...
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| Ferret and Dogs Galore | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I have 3 ferrets and 3 dogs. Do you think my ferrets will interact(behavior wise)well with my ...
A: Well, I don't know your dogs, but that sounds like a lot of dog for one little ferret! Hopefully ...
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| Training to Litterbox | 11/2/2007 |
Q: My ferret is 3 months and a day years old. I was just wonderin how to make her use the bathroom in ...
A: Your ferret is still pretty young, so she has lots of energy and may not be too interested in using ...
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| Ferret Eating Problems / Alpha Oldster | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I have three Ferrets at home. My home is ferret-proof. My oldest child was nice and fat one week and ...
A: Yes - I think the answer may lie in your previous question, actually. If you've been feeding Iams ...
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| Possible Partial Blockage Case | 10/31/2007 |
Q: So, my ferret is just about 13-14 weeks old. I've had him since he was a tiny ball of fur (7-8 ...
A: Yes, it certainly is possible that he could have some sock (or even fur) lodged somewhere in his ...
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| its about my ferret agian | 10/31/2007 |
Q: i understand that he needs all the love and care he can get right now but i read that sometimes the ...
A: Surgery WILL CURE HIM - really it will. A shelter would get the surgery for him if you turn them ...
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| Distemper Shots Possibly 2nd Time? | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I bought my ferret two months ago when he was four months old. He has already been neutered but I ...
A: These immunizations certainly ARE DANGEROUS, especially when they are duplicated due to unknown past ...
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| Put Down Adrenal Ferret? | 10/30/2007 |
Q: my mother and i have 3 ferrets, 2 males and 1 female, and we just discovered that everytime one of ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear you have a ferret who sounds like he may have adrenal tumors. Adrenal disease ...
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| Ferret Has a Cold? | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I noticed today my ferret sounds flemmy. It isn't a cough or a sneeze but seems to choke on flem. ...
A: "Officially", the experts say that ferrets don't get colds, but they can get the flu from people. ...
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| cage big enough for 5 ferrets? | 10/29/2007 |
Q: i used to have 3 ferrets in a superpet 3 story cage with slides and tubes but currently i added 2 ...
A: Yes, the Ferret Nation 142 is a great cage for five ferrets. The only thing you might want to do is ...
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| Hair Loss but not Adrenal :-) | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old male who lost the fur on his back from shoulders to hips. His ultrasound was ...
A: Your ferret is right in the age bracket that is most commonly diagnosed with adrenal disease, so you ...
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| Injured in Fall | 10/27/2007 |
Q: My ferret, Lilly, has fallen about an hour, hour and a half or so ago, its now 3:45am, so I can't ...
A: Here's what I use for "soup" for my kids: I get Hill's A/D Feline, canned food - scoop out about ...
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| My ferret is vomiting | 10/27/2007 |
Q: My lil Georgie had one vomiting episode..so far...but is looking so sad and tired...It was brown and ...
A: Hopefully your lil Georgie is not still vomiting. I usually allow my ferrets *one* session of ...
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| Adrenal Gland | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Our 7 year old female ferret has been diagnosed with adrenal gland disorder and is showing all the ...
A: So sorry to hear about your little girl. If she was just recently diagnosed, it is possible that ...
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| Ferrets Live Outside in Winter Time? | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Is it okay to keep ferrets outside in cold weather? We live in Louisiana and have mild winters.
A: I definitely wouldn't recommend ferrets be left outside in the wintertime or in the summertime ...
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| My little Pixie | 10/20/2007 |
Q: Three days ago we got two 8 week old ferrets from a local pet store. The male is doing fine and ...
A: Congratulations on your new babies! I'm wondering if it just looks like Pixie isn't eating much ...
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| Is My Ferret Dying? | 10/15/2007 |
Q: what are signs that your ferret may be ding?
A: Signs that your ferret is dying would vary according to what your ferret may be dying of. A ferret ...
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| Shave ferret for fleas? | 10/14/2007 |
Q: My ferrets have had fleas for a very long time, actually only one for them but the other one just ...
A: Wow, so sorry to hear the fleas are taking over at your house! They can be pretty tricky to get ...
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| Lanie lunges at sister... | 10/13/2007 |
Q: i was just wondering if this was normal behavior or if she just didn't like my sister?
A: Unless the ferret actually landed on your sister with her mouth open and proceeded to violently bite ...
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| About Raisins - CAUTION | 10/10/2007 |
Q: you probabley hear from me more than you want to, so i will keep this short! You didn't quite ...
A: I'm sorry I let that question slide by somehow. I'm glad you wrote again and gave me the opportunity ...
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| Wobbly back legs, "weak" eating habits | 10/10/2007 |
Q: My male got super sick within the span of a week about 2 months ago. He was pretty much on death's ...
A: There are probably about 20 different things that can cause wobbly back legs in ferrets, not the ...
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| Kosmo-weird food related activity | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Jacquie, well we are progressing through the changes in the "soup", have cut out the AD and the ...
A: On the contrary, I believe you are actually being a very observant ferret mommy and I suspect that ...
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| BABY FERRET PROBLEMS! | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I currently have purchased two 7 week old ferrets. One female and one male. They get along great and ...
A: What you are seeing your ferrets do is PLAY! I know that's hard to understand, but ferrets play ...
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| Older Ferret Mean to New One | 10/8/2007 |
Q: We have two ferrets. The older one is Gus we got about a year and a half ago. He was always a little ...
A: It sounds like Ema is truly afraid of Gus....i.e., the pooping when he attacks her. You've been ...
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| Flea Spray Makes Ferret Sick | 10/8/2007 |
Q: My daughter and I have an almost 5 month old male ferret. The exotic animal vet will not be in until ...
A: I recommend that you get this little guy into a nice warm bath (the easiest way is in your kitchen ...
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| biting its cage | 10/8/2007 |
Q: i recently got a ferret that was dropped off at our pet hospital and i got him a cage 48x18x24, no ...
A: I'm so sorry, I certainly didn't mean to offend you. I'm glad you told me tho, so I can apologize to ...
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| Should I Get a Ferret? | 10/8/2007 |
Q: .. I am having a hard time deciding if i should get a ferret. Could you give me some info on ...
A: There are a LOT of things that people considering getting a ferret need to consider BEFORE bringing ...
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| biting its cage | 10/7/2007 |
Q: i recently got a ferret that was dropped off at our pet hospital and i got him a cage 48x18x24, no ...
A: It sounds like maybe you got a ferret without researching them really thoroughly first? I'm glad ...
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| Lucy | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I have read your answers to various questions, and I commend you for your compassion, especially the ...
A: I am so very sorry to hear that you have not one but two little babies with insulinoma! I wonder ...
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| Hand-fed ferret won't eat kibble now | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I rescued a male ferret (Kosmo) about 3 months ago, he is about 2 years old,lived his life in a ...
A: I think it would be a good idea to keep him on the old food - just for one bag, and only because it ...
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| Hand-fed ferret won't eat kibble now | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I rescued a male ferret (Kosmo) about 3 months ago, he is about 2 years old,lived his life in a ...
A: What a lucky little guy this ferret is to have such a sweet, loving mommy! It sounds like he has ...
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| Ferret Game Ideas Needed | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I'm looking for some stuff about ferrets. What are some ideas to play games with the fuzzies? Where ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret! I SO happy to see that you know regular styrofoam packing ...
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| Hyper, biting ferret | 10/4/2007 |
Q: my question about my ferret is every time I let her out of the cage, she quickly runs behind the ...
A: Is it fair for me to assume that you just got this ferret recently? My first guess is that she has ...
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| Ferret Needs More Playtime | 10/3/2007 |
Q: my question about my ferret is every time I let her out of the cage, she quickly runs behind the ...
A: I just replied to you on another email you sent in. I will attach a reply that I sent to another ...
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| General Ferret Information | 10/3/2007 |
Q: Hey, I need to know a few things about ferrets. What are some good materials to use for dig boxes? ...
A: I've never heard of giving liquid smoke to ferrets and I can't imagine why someone would want to - ...
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| Adopting 2 Ferrets - Kids & More | 10/2/2007 |
Q: i am thinking of getting a ferret and need to know if a male or female is better and if my life ...
A: Of course it depends upon the demeanor of the children AND the ferrets - but I'm sure a shelter ...
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| Mom/Dad's Divorce-How 2 Take Ferrets w/You! | 10/2/2007 |
Q: my perents are devocied and the cage is to big to bring back and forth my schedule is im at my moms ...
A: Sometimes it is very hard to schedule around parents - especially when there is a divorce involved. ...
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| Ferret Eating Problems / Alpha Oldster | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I have three Ferrets at home. My home is ferret-proof. My oldest child was nice and fat one week and ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your sick little one. You're describing exactly how nearly every owner ...
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| Ferret | 9/30/2007 |
Q: i am thinking of getting a ferret and need to know if a male or female is better and if my life ...
A: In the U.S. ferrets purchased in pet stores are neutered and descented because they come from large ...
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| Ferret Bites! "Bonding" Should Help | 9/30/2007 |
Q: Okay-I got a female ferret(Missy) from petco in Hendersonville,Tennessee and she never stops ...
A: Shame on Missy! Every now and then we come across a ferret who bites - whether it's their breeding ...
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| Marshalls food & Baths for Stinkytins. | 9/28/2007 |
Q: My ferret Zeus is about 6 months old. His poop is normal and he eats regularly. I was told that ...
A: Awwww........what a CUTIE!! :-) Will be anxiously awaiting pix of his new brother or sister.....or ...
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| sick albino ferret | 9/27/2007 |
Q: about 2 yr. old nuetered male, poop varies between dark mustard and green. Cant stop scratching, ...
A: When ferrets have a loss of fur, such as is common with adrenal disease, their little bodies *feel* ...
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| Wrong Flea Treatment Makes Ferret Sick | 9/26/2007 |
Q: My farrett is very sick it is after hours and can't get help. He has had fleas really bad and we ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about your ferret - also sorry that I'm just now getting this question.I hope ...
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| Marshalls food & Baths for Stinkytins. | 9/26/2007 |
Q: My ferret Zeus is about 6 months old. His poop is normal and he eats regularly. I was told that ...
A: I can tell that Zeus is well loved :-) As long as both ferrets are neutered, it doesn't matter if ...
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| ferret | 9/25/2007 |
Q: can ferrets live in the tropics
A: I'm not sure exactly where you mean when you are talking about "tropics"....I live in the desert, ...
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| Flea Control | 9/24/2007 |
Q: Our family includes six happy, healthy ferrets (three males and three females). All are in great ...
A: Wow, you have a nice big ferret family! To be honest with you, I live in the desert and have never ...
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| new ferret | 9/24/2007 |
Q: We were given a ferret. I was told it was bought at a pet store. There wasn't much info told me ...
A: Congratulations on your new family member! It sounds to me as if you have a ferret (by the ear ...
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| adopted ferret and not eating | 9/24/2007 |
Q: A lady at my nieces work has been trying to get a home for her daughter's ferret. The ferret was ...
A: Congratulations and THANK YOU for rescuing this precious little ferret! No doubt she is going to ...
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| Ferret Play Place | 9/23/2007 |
Q: is there anyplace you could take your ferrets to play with other people's ferrets??? Also I have a ...
A: I think the first thing I would do is ask your vet if they know of other ferret owners, whose ...
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| not playing | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets and everyday they play hard together and with me several times a day. Today tho, ...
A: Best thing I can think of for Snow is to take a small amount of his normal kibble, put it in a ...
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| Barking ferret... | 9/22/2007 |
Q: is it because I am feeding her puppy chow? I am confused.
A: Gosh, I hope you're not seriously feeding your ferret puppy chow! LOL Ferrets do sometimes make a ...
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| My ferret barks like a dog!! | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Do ferrets Bark? I heard they cluck or dook but bark? what the heck?
A: Yes, every now and then some ferrets will get really excited and let out something that sounds very ...
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| Ferret Congestion? | 9/21/2007 |
Q: you've heard from me before about my ferret chewing, but now I have another concern. I recently ...
A: So sorry to hear these symptoms continue. I still believe it is a result of the smoky atmosphere. I ...
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| Found a ferret | 9/20/2007 |
Q: my ferret is coughing and when he stops he dose it again .i found him out side 5 days ago and hes ...
A: A ferret coughing can be anything from a hairball to a heart problem. The best thing you can do is ...
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| Sore bum? | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a 3 month old jill from Petland. She used to whine quite a bit and has since ...
A: It sounds like your little girl may have been given dry kibble food too soon, which causes a ...
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| Worms | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I just read an answer that you gave to someone about ferret worms, and you said that ferrets cant ...
A: Ferrets aren't like puppies, in that puppies almost always need to be wormed. I haven't personally ...
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| All About FLEAS & Ferrets | 9/19/2007 |
Q: recently acquired an albino ferret...with fleas! Have 2 dogs and 1 cat in the house. I use ...
A: Gosh, I'm glad you didn't use the Adams flea spray - hopefully - on your ferret! Sprays are very ...
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| Follow-Up Question re: Weight Loss/Coughing | 9/18/2007 |
Q: This is Christel from a couple days ago; I wrote in about Franklin and his possibility of a bowel ...
A: Yes, I remember you and Franklin well. I'm so very sorry to hear he is having heart problems. ...
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| Ferret Congestion? | 9/18/2007 |
Q: you've heard from me before about my ferret chewing, but now I have another concern. I recently ...
A: I think it's kind of normal for ferrets to have poops of varying sizes, depending on what they have ...
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| not playing | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets and everyday they play hard together and with me several times a day. Today tho, ...
A: I'm so glad you were able to get Vetasyl locally - I was concerned about that. You want to be sure ...
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| Chloe | 9/17/2007 |
Q: My ferret has been shaking alot lately when you pick her up and she has been biting at her stomach ...
A: I'm sorry to hear you are so worried about Chloe. I hope it's nothing serious. Of course, the only ...
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| Ferret Congestion? | 9/17/2007 |
Q: you've heard from me before about my ferret chewing, but now I have another concern. I recently ...
A: Yes, I remember you!! I'm sorry to hear that you and your little girl are both feeling congested. ...
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| not playing | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets and everyday they play hard together and with me several times a day. Today tho, ...
A: That is strange behavior, for a little guy who usually plays! These are the subtle changes that ...
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| Insulinoma? | 9/16/2007 |
Q: my 3 year old ferret, Franklin, appears to be very sick. Over the time period of about one week, he ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that Franklin has been having such a hard time. I'm really happy to hear that ...
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| Where Does It End? | 9/16/2007 |
Q: Jacquie, I have had ferrets for years and helped at ferret shelters and have seen first hand how ...
A: This is going to be a really hard question for me to answer. I just went through almost this exact ...
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| My Ferret is Sick | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I Am 9 Years Old.My Pet Ferret Isn't Eating.I Am getting Scared That She Might Die Because Of Her ...
A: First of all, let's worry about the ferret you already have that is sick. You don't want to bring ...
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| my baby ferret whines | 9/13/2007 |
Q: i got a baby ferret that whines a lot and i don't know how to get her to stop i got her and was ...
A: Congratulations on your new baby! Sorry, but I can't help but laugh just a little bit....she IS a ...
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| hey :-) me again! | 9/12/2007 |
Q: well Tuki is fine... growing like a big weed! lil snot! she gets introduced to the romperroom crew ...
A: Omagosh, what an AWESOME cage!! Not to mention all the sweet little faces! It must be fun at your ...
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| Ferret Died - Need New Cagemate? | 9/12/2007 |
Q: My 4 year old male ferret died today. My concern is I have his sister, they are from the same litter ...
A: First of all, I'm so very sorry to hear of your ferret's death. If you haven't done so yet, you may ...
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| Want Ferret - Now What? | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I'm going to be a first time ferret owner when i get my feret do i keep him in the cage for a while ...
A: Congratulations on your decision to get a ferret! I STRONGLY recommend that people considering ...
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| phantom pregnancy? | 9/10/2007 |
Q: my little choo had a tete-a-tete starting 45 days ago and ending 42 days ago with keith, a horny 6 ...
A: I'm so glad you took her to the vet! A jill in heat can actually die (which I'm sure you are aware ...
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| hey :-) me again! | 9/9/2007 |
Q: well Tuki is fine... growing like a big weed! lil snot! she gets introduced to the romperroom crew ...
A: Hey Vicki! Glad to hear your kids are all well. Losing a ferret is the worst part of having them, ...
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| skin sore/scab | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 year old ferret and about two months ago I noticed a sore/scab on his neck. I assumed ...
A: It's a possibility that your ferret has a skin tumor. Without a biopsy, it's difficult to tell. Your ...
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| My ferret has a weird lump | 9/8/2007 |
Q: We have an appointment at the vet's clinic scheduled for tomorrow. However, I'm looking to find some ...
A: I'm glad you got that little guy in to the vet! My guess is that is is some type of tumor. You ...
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| Older Ferret Mean to New One | 9/7/2007 |
Q: We have two ferrets. The older one is Gus we got about a year and a half ago. He was always a little ...
A: It is not at all unusual for ferrets to have some problems when they are first introduced. In the ...
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| Insect Bites on Ferrets in UK? | 9/5/2007 |
Q: we have 3 ferrets that have always been fine then the other day our male one who is seprate from the ...
A: It is very very important that you get these ferrets to a vet NOW. I cannot diagnose them over the ...
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| New Ferret Chews Bowl & Water Bottle | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I just bought a ferret named Minxy from my local Petland, and she is a sweety, or so I think. She's ...
A: What you are describing makes me think that she is not happy with something. The fact that you are ...
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| bowel obstruction | 9/3/2007 |
Q: This early AM my other ferret was picking on his cage mate and instead of responding he let out a ...
A: You don't really say why you think he may have a bowel obstruction. Is it normal for the one ferret ...
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| Head Tilted to One Side Means...... | 9/2/2007 |
Q: i wrote to you before concerning my 6/7 year old ferret and the lump on her neck. thankfully it ...
A: I'm glad the other problem turned out not to be serious. Whenever we see ferrets with their heads ...
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| Breathing Problem? | 9/1/2007 |
Q: About a week ago we introduced a new ferret to our family of two. He was from petco, and has had his ...
A: You didn't really give me enough information for me to understand the circumstances around which ...
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| Are Treats Necessary? | 8/31/2007 |
Q: i have a 1yrs old ferret hyde. i have tried every treat and toy i have come across to try to help ...
A: If you are feeding your ferret a premium kibbled food especially for ferrets such as Totally Ferret, ...
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| is willow sick? | 8/31/2007 |
Q: hey, i just got me ferret a few days ago, an i'v noticed that she has been sneazing a bit, an ...
A: At three months of age, your little one should be very very active and eating like a little piggie! ...
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| General Ferret Information | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Help! I am a ferret lover, and ferret smell does not bother me. But my parents will not let me get ...
A: Ferrets are not part of the rat family (although I have heard, actually, that rats are wonderful and ...
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| Cage Sizes & "Companion Ferrets" | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Why would a ferrret need such a large cage when they sleep up to 20 hours a day? also, would i need ...
A: The reason ferrets need a large cage is that they need to be active when they are awake. They need ...
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| Determining Ferret Gender: BOY or GIRL? | 8/29/2007 |
Q: how can i figure out a ferrets gender?
A: Welcome to the world of ferrets! There are several ways to tell boys from girls - I'll give you the ...
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| New baby keeps sneezing... | 8/27/2007 |
Q: We have recently purchased a new baby boy from Petco. He is full of energy and loves to play (we ...
A: First, the eating and drinking - I don't think that is a problem. It is possible he could overeat ...
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| Ferret Eating Problems | 8/26/2007 |
Q: We have had our ferret bandit for 5 years now, he has been eating 8 in 1 Ultra Blend for 3-4 years. ...
A: Anytime I hear that a ferret isn't eating properly, I have concerns about possible intestinal ...
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| Food Problems | 8/26/2007 |
Q: My family currently has four ferrets and have had one previously (who unfortunately died of old ...
A: It sounds like possibly you have been feeding your ferrets something less than a 'premium' ferret ...
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| Welcome Bandit!! | 8/26/2007 |
Q: About a month ago you helped me decide whether to get a kit that seemed to bite too much. I got him ...
A: AND...Congratulations on your sweet little Bandit! I'm sure you will notice that two ferrets are ...
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| My ferret is vomitting | 8/25/2007 |
Q: When I woke up this morning I noticed there was yello vomit in her cage. When I picked her up I ...
A: Anytime a ferret is vomiting more than once or twice, you have a problem that needs to be seen by a ...
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| Sick Ferret!!! | 8/25/2007 |
Q: My ferret willow has gotten very sick, She was fine like two days ago. All of a sudden she wont move ...
A: Other than going to a vet? Just keep her eyes clean with a warm wash cloth every few hours; keep ...
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| Weight Loss | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Steph! I have an almost 3yr old ferret, about a year ago I bought a second one; both live together ...
A: What "parasite killer" did you give to your ferrets and who told you it was safe for ferrets? No ...
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| Ferret scab | 8/22/2007 |
Q: My ferret seems to have a patch on its back. It is about 15mm x 8mm and has taken the coat away. The ...
A: Without looking at the area, I would *guess* that it is either a skin cancer, or other lesion, OR a ...
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| Insulinoma | 8/20/2007 |
Q: My 7 year old ferret Taz was diagnosed with Insulanoma in February. They told me he would not live ...
A: I have never had a ferret with Insulinoma, but I suppose the best way to know the answer to your ...
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| phantom pregnancy? | 8/19/2007 |
Q: my little choo had a tete-a-tete starting 45 days ago and ending 42 days ago with keith, a horny 6 ...
A: I'm sorry that Steph was unable to answer your question. I saw it in the question pool and couldn't ...
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| Use VETASYL Instead of Ferret Lax.... | 8/18/2007 |
Q: the two i speak of were rescued from a pet store fire...they were exposed to smoke for about 12 ...
A: Anytime a ferret isn't playing, they are *screaming* that something is wrong with them. If they ...
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| Baby ferret questions | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I wrote to you about 2 weeks ago about our ferret that had a possible intestinal blockage while we ...
A: Yes! I remember your ferret. I'm SO glad you got him to the vet in time! So many ferrets die of ...
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| Ferret Potty Training Issues! | 8/17/2007 |
Q: My Girlfriend and I just adopted a brother sister pair of ferrets both about 2 years old and they ...
A: Congratulations on the new ferret family! It sounds like your little ones are a bit homesick...and ...
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| Use VETASYL Instead of Ferret Lax.... | 8/16/2007 |
Q: the two i speak of were rescued from a pet store fire...they were exposed to smoke for about 12 ...
A: It takes a lot of work to keep ferrets properly and it sure looks like you have stepped up to the ...
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| Use VETASYL Instead of Ferret Lax.... | 8/16/2007 |
Q: the two i speak of were rescued from a pet store fire...they were exposed to smoke for about 12 ...
A: You are a good ferret mommy. I can never keep my hands off them when they are sleeping either LOL. ...
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| Use VETASYL Insted of Ferret Lax.... | 8/16/2007 |
Q: the two i speak of were rescued from a pet store fire...they were exposed to smoke for about 12 ...
A: Oh my goodness! I've never heard of that one before! :-) She is really a little monkey, isn't she? ...
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| Harvey Misses His Companion :-(* | 8/15/2007 |
Q: i hope you remember our case, sorry that i did not gave you feedback, but things do not go well and ...
A: I'm so very sorry to hear that your little one did not make it. This is an incredibly sad time - ...
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| feeding & weaning | 8/13/2007 |
Q: can you tell me what ferrets feed on when they are been hand reared from young, whens the best time ...
A: Baby ferrets should be with their mothers until they are a minimum of six weeks old - that's when ...
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| update on Meeko & Inkah | 8/12/2007 |
Q: i just thought i would fill you in on my situation.(Meeko wouldnt except Inkah after the ...
A: It does sound like they are really doing fine. Sometimes it takes a while for them to establish who ...
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| Use VETASYL Insted of Ferret Lax.... | 8/11/2007 |
Q: the two i speak of were rescued from a pet store fire...they were exposed to smoke for about 12 ...
A: No vacation here, unfortunately. I lost one of my ferrets and have been incredibly upset, so took a ...
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| Continuing to Gain Weight... | 8/10/2007 |
Q: the two i speak of were rescued from a pet store fire...they were exposed to smoke for about 12 ...
A: It sounds like all those kids are getting spoiled rotten, which is music to my ears! :-) You sound ...
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| Amoxi Drops resulting in Green Urine? | 8/10/2007 |
Q: We just recently purchased a ferret when to realize our first ferret had become ill. After having ...
A: I've never heard of heartworm causing green urine. It is a possibility that your little guy has a ...
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| Chew/Bite Kit? | 8/2/2007 |
Q: The baby ferret we are getting is 3 or 4 months old. He is ADORABLE, but I have a question. I have ...
A: OMAGOSH, that is WONDERFUL, Claudia!! Especially that he and Snow get along - great for everyone! ...
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| Bad Situation For Any Pet :-*( | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I LOVE my ferret Boobs, I mean he is my life. I got him when he was a kit and we have a close bond ...
A: I'm SO sorry to hear all the problems you are having to live with right now. No teenager should have ...
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| Chew/Bite Kit? | 8/1/2007 |
Q: The baby ferret we are getting is 3 or 4 months old. He is ADORABLE, but I have a question. I have ...
A: Actually, that's good news. Snow is old enough to be the "alpha" ferret when baby comes home, so the ...
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| Chew/Bite Kit? | 8/1/2007 |
Q: The baby ferret we are getting is 3 or 4 months old. He is ADORABLE, but I have a question. I have ...
A: From what you've described - since you know how Snow acts - do you think you would want to deal with ...
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| Age 16: Should I Get A Ferret? | 7/31/2007 |
Q: i am looking to get a ferret, but would like some info on them first. what are some positivers on ...
A: The strongest "positive" to ferrets is that they are sooo cute to watch and to play with!! They are ...
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| Ferrets Rescued From Fire | 7/31/2007 |
Q: We recently rescued 4 beautiful ferrets from a pet store fire, two who bite (hard !) and two super ...
A: So happy to hear those little ones are doing better. It's all that love and duck soup (slurry) that ...
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| Chew/Bite Kit? | 7/31/2007 |
Q: The baby ferret we are getting is 3 or 4 months old. He is ADORABLE, but I have a question. I have ...
A: Kits (baby ferrets) are often teething, but there are some ferrets are are, by nature, just more ...
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| Is it time to go to the vet? | 7/30/2007 |
Q: We have a 9 month old male ferret that has recently begun to act very sick. I'm not sure if his ...
A: Sorry it took me so long to get to your question - my computer died and I just now got it back :-*0 ...
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| Problem Pregnancy? | 7/30/2007 |
Q: hi i have a jill who i think should be due to have her litter soon but she isnt moving around ...
A: Your question ended up in the "Question Pool", which means the person you asked does not know the ...
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| rapid weight loss | 7/30/2007 |
Q: i come from germany and i have a question, maybe you have an idea or a possible solution. Our male ...
A: What beautiful babies!! I'm so sorry to hear that Harvey seems to be losing weight. Anytime a ...
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| Ferrets Rescued From Fire | 7/30/2007 |
Q: We recently rescued 4 beautiful ferrets from a pet store fire, two who bite (hard !) and two super ...
A: So good to hear from you! It sounds like you are on a very steep learning curve with those ferrets, ...
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| Establishing "Alpha" Ferret :o( | 7/29/2007 |
Q: a few weeks ago you gave me advice on how to get my ferrets Meeko and Inkah back together again.I ...
A: So sorry to hear your kids are still battling. I still believe they are doing something perfectly ...
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| Adapting to Larger Cage | 7/29/2007 |
Q: Me again..I am getting a new ferret next week as a playmate for my other ferret. I have a Marshall ...
A: I'm not positive, but I believe that they make full floors for that cage. Definitely call or email ...
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| Sick and worried... | 7/28/2007 |
Q: My bestfriend/roomate and I have a three year old ferret, Isabelle, she's en exceptionally well ...
A: Andrada, Isabelle & Theodora: I'm so sorry to hear that Isabelle is not taking too well to her new ...
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| New Ferret Not Eating | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I have had 1 ferret(Inuyasha) for 4 years and a few weeks ago I got 2 new ones(Spunky & Chaos). At ...
A: I apologize for the late reply to your question. It was put into the "question pool", which means ...
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| Adding New Ferrets Problem | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I have had 1 ferret(Inuyasha) for 4 years and a few weeks ago I got 2 new ones(Spunky & Chaos). At ...
A: You are 'right on' in your suspicions that the new kids may well be missing their old familiar ...
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| Ham, Fruit & Vegs?? NOT! | 7/28/2007 |
Q: can my ferret live on fruits ham and vegs
A: Wow, that would be a horrible diet for your ferret! Ferrets are obligate carnivores, which means ...
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| ferrets & urine smell in concrete | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I just lost a sale on my home due to a past tenant who's daughter had a pet ferret in the lower ...
A: First, let me apologize that your question has gone so long without an answer. Whoever you asked the ...
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| PLAY - TOY - IDEAS | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I take my ferret out everyday but only around 1 hour because I'm busy. But when I DO take him out ...
A: Wow, there are a gazillion ways to make a ferret happy and playful - and the best is to get another ...
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| Ferret hair loss and weight loss | 7/26/2007 |
Q: Our oldest ferret is barely turning a year in a month or two. The past few days, my husband and I ...
A: First of all, I'm so sorry for the loss of your little guy with the prolapsed rectum. Unfortunately ...
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| Ferret and meat! | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I recently adopted a ferret from my local ferret society. Her name is Peppi. She is a beautiful ...
A: Congratulations on your new little one! What a lucky little girl she is! Ferrets "imprint" on their ...
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| skinny ferret | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I just adopted a ferret last friday and i noticed right away that he is really skinny i can feel all ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear your little guy is having problems. No doubt the fact that he was being fed cat ...
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| Playing With Chihuahua ? | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I feel stupid for asking a question every day(or so it seems). I do so value your input and I really ...
A: That's awesome!! I bet it is hilarious to watch - maybe you can borrow a camcorder - there are TV ...
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| Playing With Chihuahua ? | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I feel stupid for asking a question every day(or so it seems). I do so value your input and I really ...
A: Don't ever feel bad about writing often! You are wise enough to keep learning and that's what is ...
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| Ferret Food-Vitamins-Treats | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Age:7 months Food:Totally Ferret Hi, I want to switch Maya's food from Totally Ferret to Marshall ...
A: Honestly, you have Maya on the best ferret food in my opinion. If you want, you could MIX the two ...
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| Should I Get a Ferret? | 7/23/2007 |
Q: .basement to be exact and would like to get a ferret... I know they have a smell to them i find it ...
A: There are things you can do to minimize ferret smell - lots of cleaning. I scoop the litterbox ...
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| Ferret biting | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I recently acquired two ferrets a male and a female both like to lick me on my arms and then bite do ...
A: No doubt your ferrets think you are a BIG FERRET! :-) This can sometimes become a problem, ...
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| Fighting Ferret ODOR | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering what is the most effective way of eliminating the smell of ferrets? Using a ...
A: I am assuming that you do not have ferrets? Most ferrets in the U.S. who are purchased in pet ...
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| Litterbox trouble, tried everything i can | 7/20/2007 |
Q: Macky, my little fuzzy bundle of 'joy'... is free of MOST of his nippy unwanted behavior, and will ...
A: Macky!): What I have found most effective *inside the cage* is to put baby receiving blankets (can ...
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| LISTS OF FERRET VETS IN U.S. | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I was told that you could help me find a vet in my area....or at least try! I live in Laurel, ...
A: I will just give you a list compiled from several websites (so it may be repetitive) for you to ...
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| Poop in Fur Around Ferret's Butt | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets, one is 8 months (Molly) and the other is 6 months (Ginger). They have a large ...
A: One of my ferrets has this exact same problem and I do exactly as you do - just make sure the water ...
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| Non Social Ferret | 7/19/2007 |
Q: Hey are you? First off i think it is wonderful that you take the time to answer all these questions ...
A: Hey Darren! Thanks for the kind words. It's my pleasure to be able to help other ferret owners as ...
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| Bathtime & Food | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I have been using Totally Ferret since I got her! Mostly, because Petco only feeds their ferrets ...
A: What a lucky little girl you have to have a mommy like you - wanting only the best!! However, ...
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| rapid weight GAIN | 7/16/2007 |
Q: About 2 months ago we received 2 ferrets from a friend who bought them from a PetCo for her young ...
A: I suspect that the chubby one is a male - IF he is just bigger all over. That would mean that the ...
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| Ferrets death | 7/15/2007 |
Q: My ferret Shady was about 3yrs old. About a month ago I received a ferret thru craigslist, named ...
A: WOW, that's a difficult one to take. I'm so very sorry for you. Age 3 is very very young to die. I ...
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| Lethary, Weight Loss & Tooth Grinding | 7/14/2007 |
Q: We have a ferrett that is 7 yrs old. In the last month, he has become very lethargic, weak and has ...
A: Ferrets do actually grind their teeth when they have a tummyache. Maybe you are only noticing it ...
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| Want to buy a ferret but need more info. | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I have been reading a lot of other questions which you have answered and found them very useful, ...
A: It sounds to me as if you're pretty set on getting a ferret or maybe two? If you get two, they will ...
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| MELATONIN as preventative approach | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I have three ferrets (i know there like potato chip "You can't just have one!"), the oldest one (2.5 ...
A: Kudos to you for researching the disease, for realizing that Lupron only stops the visible signs of ...
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| BITES No Matter WHAT! | 7/10/2007 |
Q: Okay, mine is a tragic tale of hatred and woe. I bought a ferret about 2 weeks ago. She bit me ...
A: I just haven't been able to get your little one off my mind. Sooo.......I've done a bit more ...
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| Maybe Getting A Ferret? | 7/9/2007 |
Q: My dad loves ferrets. My mom said no way but she likes them. Is there anyway I can convince her and ...
A: Ferrets DO require a LOT of DAILY care and attention. Their cage and litterbox must be cleaned daily ...
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| when can baby ferrets walk properly | 7/9/2007 |
Q: my boyfriend recently bough 2 baby ferrets, he was told they were six weeks old, they are very ...
A: I'm so happy you got them to the vet! Also happy that it was *only* malnutrition as I suspected, ...
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| Ferret as a pet | 7/8/2007 |
Q: R these pets safe? Do they bite? R they hyper? Do u put them in a cage or let them roam free in ur ...
A: Yes, ferrets are wonderful pets, but whether or not they bite and/or are hyper or unable to be ...
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| A BIG THANKYOU | 7/8/2007 |
Q: its good to know that some one over the other side of the world can help with these ...
A: You are very welcome, Wendy. I'm just a ferret mom trying to help another ferret mom - "paying it ...
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| Lost Use of Back Legs | 7/7/2007 |
Q: my ferrets losing use in back legs and weak help me
A: There are many things that can cause a ferret to lose the use of his back legs - some of them very ...
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| Ferrets Rescued From Fire | 7/7/2007 |
Q: We recently rescued 4 beautiful ferrets from a pet store fire, two who bite (hard !) and two super ...
A: WOW, thank you so very much for all the kind words! I do appreciate them. I know what you mean by ...
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| Ferret Food | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a ferret and was handed a health guarantee certificate and was told that Marshall ...
A: Marshalls is an "okay" brand of ferret food. You are correct, it does cause a bit more smell in ...
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| Weight Loss & Fur Thinning | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I have a two or three year old ferret, Mya, one of my four, but coming into this spring she's lost ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that Mya isn't doing well. It would be impossible for me to diagnose her, but ...
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| "Backyard" Breeding Disaster | 7/5/2007 |
Q: i had a female ferret and she had a litter of 9 kits. she had them on a monday but on the Tuesday we ...
A: I'm so very sorry to hear all your kits died - that's incredibly sad and truly unnecessary. This is ...
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| Ferrets Rescued From Fire | 7/5/2007 |
Q: We recently rescued 4 beautiful ferrets from a pet store fire, two who bite (hard !) and two super ...
A: You can have as many more answers as you need! LOL The trance-like stare you are describing is ...
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| BITES No Matter WHAT! | 7/5/2007 |
Q: Okay, mine is a tragic tale of hatred and woe. I bought a ferret about 2 weeks ago. She bit me ...
A: ADDITIONAL INFO ADDED: I found some information for a rescue/shelter in Canada and wanted to give ...
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| Ferrets Rescued From Fire | 7/4/2007 |
Q: We recently rescued 4 beautiful ferrets from a pet store fire, two who bite (hard !) and two super ...
A: I'm glad to hear the Seven dust is gone :-) and the babies are safe. I used to give 1/2" of lax ...
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| Ferrets Rescued From Fire | 7/4/2007 |
Q: We recently rescued 4 beautiful ferrets from a pet store fire, two who bite (hard !) and two super ...
A: Wow, sounds like that little boy WAS hungry! I've seen them overeat until they vomit before, so it ...
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| Ferrets Rescued From Fire | 7/3/2007 |
Q: We recently rescued 4 beautiful ferrets from a pet store fire, two who bite (hard !) and two super ...
A: Now you have a housefull! The chances are very good that Sammy had 'imprinted' on whatever food ...
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| Apple Skin Causes Intestinal Blockage | 7/3/2007 |
Q: my ferret has lost some weight recently but it is july so it could be seasonal and she was eating ...
A: Oh, I see. (duh :-) Sorry 'bout that. It's usually well formed tho? You were wise to give the ...
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| Apple Skin Causes Intestinal Blockage | 7/3/2007 |
Q: my ferret has lost some weight recently but it is july so it could be seasonal and she was eating ...
A: Yikes, apple skin is definitely NOT something your ferret should have been eating and YES, it will ...
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| Expenses of Owning Ferrets | 7/2/2007 |
Q: how much do shots cost for your ferret right when you get him or her Thanks JB ANSWER: Hi JB: I ...
A: Time and attention, unfortunately, aren't negotiable with ferrets. They are somewhat like human ...
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| Ferret Coughs - Breathing Problem? | 7/2/2007 |
Q: Hello what should i do if it sounds like my ferret has food stuck in his throat? hes coughing ...
A: Without seeing your ferret and hearing what you are talking about, it's hard for me to know if that ...
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| Ferret Suddenly Scared of Me | 7/2/2007 |
Q: My three month old ferret all of the sudden one day freaked out on me she is scared and will not ...
A: I'm sure that your ferret isn't just mad at you for not being let out that morning. Ferrets are ...
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| BITES No Matter WHAT! | 7/1/2007 |
Q: Okay, mine is a tragic tale of hatred and woe. I bought a ferret about 2 weeks ago. She bit me ...
A: Just wondering how it's turning out with your little girl - I've had her and you on my mind. I hope ...
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| BITES No Matter WHAT! | 7/1/2007 |
Q: Okay, mine is a tragic tale of hatred and woe. I bought a ferret about 2 weeks ago. She bit me ...
A: I feel for you, really I do. I actually have a ferret exactly like that. When I adopted her I was ...
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| i don't know wat i hav 2 feed when they r babie.. | 7/1/2007 |
Q: i don't really know wat i hav to feed when they are baby ...
A: Your question is very difficult to understand. I believe you are asking what to feed ferrets when ...
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| Expenses of Owning Ferrets | 7/1/2007 |
Q: how much do shots cost for your ferret right when you get him or her Thanks JB
A: I could tell you what it costs for me, but that wouldn't help you, as prices vary greatly from city ...
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| babies | 6/30/2007 |
Q: hey i have 8 2 weeks old baby ferrets. the mothers are doing a great job, however i'm wondering what ...
A: Your question ended up in the "Question Pool" which means whomever you asked the question of does ...
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| when can baby ferrets walk properly | 6/30/2007 |
Q: my boyfriend recently bough 2 baby ferrets, he was told they were six weeks old, they are very ...
A: P.S....be sure to get the book "FERRETS FOR DUMMIES" by Kim Schilling - it's a GREAT handbook and ...
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| Ferret Bites at Flute Playing! | 6/30/2007 |
Q: my ferret is 1 year old. His name is Frodo. When I play my flute he attacks me. He actually bites ...
A: Well, Frodo is definitely not deaf! :-) And it's a great thing, actually, that you have a way to ...
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| Litterbox Woes | 6/29/2007 |
Q: First off, pardon if this has already been asked. I adopted a male kit who was born on 4-19-07. Yes, ...
A: Congratulations on your new baby! He doesn't like being alone because ferrets are very social ...
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| Shots & Food for New Ferrets | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old jill, named "Boo" (she is sooo gorgeous!) and I've been told by the Pet Shop ...
A: Yes, Iams Kitten Chow (in the purple bag) is just fine since you probably don't have as good a ...
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| sick ferret | 6/29/2007 |
Q: Here is my situation. I have a 3 year old ferret, Peanut. In the last week he has gotten very sick. ...
A: Anytime a ferret stops eating and drinking, you have a very very sick ferret. I'm very surprised ...
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| New Baby Ferret - Cage Set Up | 6/28/2007 |
Q: My husband and i just adopted our first ferret 2 days ago. We live in a small area and thought a ...
A: ! You are just about to embark on a wonderful, joyous journey that will make you laugh like never ...
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| Ferret Poop Consistency | 6/28/2007 |
Q: Just lately, my Ferret's stool has been very soft and I've noticed she's been going A LOT more than ...
A: As a ferret parent, one of the first things we learn is to watch each and every poop they do - ...
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| Lethargic, Lump on Tummy | 6/28/2007 |
Q: We have two ferrets; we've had the older one for almost 3 years, and we are not sure how old he was ...
A: Even tho it is sometimes common for ferrets to mourn when someone leaves that they are used to being ...
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| funny ferret | 6/26/2007 |
Q: i have never owned a erret before but i think i am doing a good job, i havr read a lot of articles ...
A: That is very typical 'stashing' behavior for ferrets. It only seems funny to their humans when they ...
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| A Recent Death. | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I've been a ferret owner for the last 3 1/2 years. I have a beautiful black eyed white female and a ...
A: I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet little one. They leave such a huge hole in ...
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| Do ferrets get along with chinchillas | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I want a chinchilla for my birthday but i have two ferrets and i just want to know if ferrets get ...
A: I can't give you a definite "Yes" or "no" answer because I've never put the two together, but I ...
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| Shots & Food for New Ferrets | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old jill, named "Boo" (she is sooo gorgeous!) and I've been told by the Pet Shop ...
A: Congratulations on your new little one! I'm just wondering if you are Boo's first owner, and if ...
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| My Ferret Ate Rubber! NOW WHAT?? | 6/25/2007 |
Q: How Do I Give Him A Laxative?? And What Can I Use Right Now If I Don't Have Ferret Laxative?? ...
A: All ferret owners should have ferretlax or a cat laxative on hand and be giving it to their ferrets ...
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| Before Buying a Ferret.... | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I am getting a new ferret on Monday as a birthday present. I have wanted one forever and finally ...
A: Congratulations! Adding ferrets to your life will really change your life in so many ways and ...
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| ***Update*** | 6/23/2007 |
Q: Hey Jacquie! :-) Remember me?!? I have the two dark eyed white fuzzies with the potty training ...
A: Of course I remember you!! :-) I'm SO happy to hear that your kids are now 'behaving' much better! ...
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| Ferret BITES Hand in Cage | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I let my little girl that is what I call my female ferret. I let her out of the cage four to four ...
A: It sounds like your little girl doesn't like her cage, or isn't finished playing when you put her ...
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| sickly ferret | 6/21/2007 |
Q: My male ferret will be 3 this month. He threw up today, and this may be, because I gave him to much ...
A: First off, you need a new vet - an "exotics" vet. Often people think that any vet can treat ferrets ...
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| Annual Ferret Cost | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I am thinking of getting a ferret but I am curious how much money I should put aside for one. About ...
A: That's a great idea to figure out the numbers BEFORE you get a ferret. You'd be surprised the folks ...
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| Mourning ferret | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I just finished reading the question that was asked about the ferret that was mourning the death of ...
A: I'm so very sorry to hear about your little Sprite :-( . It's very painful for you and for Jasper ...
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| Sick ferret - intestinal blockage | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I've got a very ill ferret on my hands with an intestinal blockage. Turbo has been to the vet ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that you have a sick little guy. Intestinal blockages are usually fatal if not ...
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| How to tell if female is fixed | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I rescued a ferret about a week ago who was found wondering in someones back yard in town. She does ...
A: Unless you can see a scar from her spaying, with no tattoo in her ear, she very well MAY be ...
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| Feeding Food Other Than Kibble | 6/14/2007 |
Q: what are some "people foods" that our ferret Merlin can eat. If one is out of food. Say, chicken?? ...
A: Ferrets are 'obligate carnivores', which means their digestive system is made to digest only meat ...
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| why is my ferret | 6/12/2007 |
Q: why is my ferret acting like she has no energy and as if she has lost her balance? i have had her ...
A: I could spend a lot of time guessing what might be wrong with Lucky, but it's not going to help him ...
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| feeding 5 weeks old ferrets | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I have 2 five week old ferrets that need to be hand reared, what can i feed them.
A: You *may* get by with softening a premium quality ferret kibble with warm water, but just be aware ...
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| Poop | 6/10/2007 |
Q: Sorry, I don't think this is your category but you'll say you'll try. Jacquie is maxed out so she ...
A: I just saw your question in the question pool and grabbed it up :-) Sorry I was maxxed out for your ...
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| Size/Cage | 6/10/2007 |
Q: 6 months Totally Ferret brown with yellow eating My cage now ...
A: My personal opinion is that ferrets need more floor space than any of those cages offer. ...
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| My ferrets poop | 6/10/2007 |
Q: Whenever I wake up there is atleast 3-4 brown poops in the litter box, now there is only two! And ...
A: You say you are worried, does that mean that her poops are skinny and spaghetti-like also? If you ...
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| ferret origins | 6/9/2007 |
Q: are ferrets in the cat family?
A: No, ferrets are in the Order: Carnivore, which means they are obligate carnivores (meat eaters ...
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| My ferrets poop | 6/8/2007 |
Q: Whenever I wake up there is atleast 3-4 brown poops in the litter box, now there is only two! And ...
A: Anytime poops don't look right or are not firm for more than a day, a visit to the vet is in order ...
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| Bathtime for Maya | 6/8/2007 |
Q: Maya = 6months Food=Premium Baby Ferret Formula {Hot water added} Brown with yellow spots = poop I ...
A: Sounds to me as if Maya is a normal ferret when it comes to bath time! I have found that it helps a ...
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| Ferret Weight Loss | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I noticed the other day that it felt like had maybe lost a little weight. He just felt smaller. Well ...
A: Although it is normal for ferrets to lose a bit of their winter weight during the summer, if you ...
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| Breeding | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I am looking to breed ferrets but can't find any unfixed ones. I currently have no ferrets and don't ...
A: I would recommend that you learn everything you possibly can about ferrets before you even consider ...
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| picky eater! | 6/6/2007 |
Q: When i got him he was on Marshall food and his poop was really stinky and soft that i slowly and am ...
A: It is always difficult to change a ferret from one food over to another, as they usually 'imprint' ...
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| Help my ferret died | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I have 3 ferrets 2 boys and a girl and one of my ferrets just recently died, and i think my girl is ...
A: I'm so sorrry to hear of the death of your ferret. It is usually hard on their cagemates and they ...
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| Ferret Refuses Normal Ferret Food | 6/5/2007 |
Q: My Baby was diagnosed with insulnoma in November...she was almost dead...really scary...$1800 later ...
A: It sounds like you've been giving Baby excellent care - Carnivore Care is an excellent food for them ...
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| Pregnant ferret | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I have two ferrets and they have been mating up until about 6 -8 weeks ago. now in the last week her ...
A: I would generally suggest that you ask this question of someone on the ferret list who has some ...
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| ferret health | 5/30/2007 |
Q: we have a seven year old pet ferret and over the last six months he has developed a cough that is ...
A: You need to get this little guy to a vet, preferrably one who is experienced in working with ...
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| mass cell tumor | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 year old ferret who recently under went surgery to get a tumor removed from his neck. He ...
A: The best suggestion I could give you right now is to call your vet back and get these questions ...
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| Wants To BREED Ferrets | 5/21/2007 |
Q: my husband and I would like to start breeding ferrets just start off small first and see where it ...
A: I would strongly suggest that you contact a shelter and/or breeder in your area and get as much ...
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| litters | 5/19/2007 |
Q: my gill has had a litter of 16 kits 2 days ago.due to the size of the litter,will it be safe to move ...
A: I am NOT *up* on breeding information for ferrets, but that seems like a terribly large litter for ...
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| Ferret Grieving Companion | 5/6/2007 |
Q: We just lost our 8 year old male to what we believe at this time to be Aleutian Disease Virus. ...
A: I'm so very sorry about the loss of your 8 year old male ferret; and incredibly saddened to know ...
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| Ear Mite Treatment | 5/6/2007 |
Q: what can u do for ear mites? what causes them? how can u be sure they are ear mites?
A: Sorry I'm so late in getting back to you on this - apparently you didn't understand that the mites ...
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| Is My Ferret PREGNANT? | 5/5/2007 |
Q: how can i tell if my ferret is pregnant
A: The first thing I want to tell you is that I am NOT very knowledgeable on ferret breeding - some who ...
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| Limping ferret | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 mo old male ferret and recently I noticed he's been limping all the time on his right ...
A: So sorry to hear your little one has hurt his arm. Regardless of the xrays, I would definitely seek ...
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| How Old Should Baby Ferret Be? | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I was a previous ferret owner. I read all the books I could and did my research before I got my ...
A: Aw, I'm SO happy that you've decided to adopt via Shelter instead of a pet store. There really ARE ...
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| LIQUID VITAMINS IN WATER? | 5/2/2007 |
Q: What do you think about liquid vitamins such as vita-sol by ferretvite? I feel weird about using it ...
A: You're a good mommy - don't mess with anybody's water :-) I have NEVER used that stuff. I believe ...
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| How Old Should Baby Ferret Be? | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I was a previous ferret owner. I read all the books I could and did my research before I got my ...
A: Oh, I'm so incredibly sorry about the bad information you received that unfortunately separated you ...
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| Ferret food, LITTERBOX WOES | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I recently adopted a female ferret (1,5 y.o.) I did not want to lock her up in a cage so I let ...
A: I don't mind you "dwelling on it" at all - it's obviously still a problem for Noura, therefore for ...
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| EAR MITES | 4/28/2007 |
Q: My ferrets ears have gone bright red and have tiny little bits of black in there ears and are ...
A: Please ask your vet to examine the ferret's ears, swab the insides and look at the contents under a ...
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| Rat tail, and potential future adrenal | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets, brother and sister, both neutered, they are 3 years old. My female, Soffet, was ...
A: Welcome, all the way from Ireland! I can only imagine how scary it must be having ferrets in a ...
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| Ferret's and flies | 4/24/2007 |
Q: we have owned our ferrets for almost 10 years. Over the past few months they have began getting ...
A: It sounds like possibly you've gotten ahold of a bag of food that had maggots in it and they are ...
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| Owner Left Town - Ferret Died | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I just bought my ferrt about three and half months ago. I went on a trip with my husband for three ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet little Chloe. It would be impossible for me to guess what ...
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| Ferret food, litterbox training! | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I recently adopted a female ferret (1,5 y.o.) I did not want to lock her up in a cage so I let ...
A: So happy to hear from you! Lucky you being able to work at home now; you will have her litterbox ...
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| chronic diarrhea turns fatal | 4/22/2007 |
Q: my ferret has had diarrhea for 4-6 wks now. at times he may vomit and he will no longer eat his ...
A: Oh, Maxine, I'm SO sorry to hear about your precious little Bandit :-( I absolutely understand ...
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| Ferrets: Inside OR Outside Pets? | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering if both male and female ferrets smell and what is the best way to stop the ...
A: Ferrets are definitely inside pets. They should *NEVER* be in temperatures above 82 degrees, so that ...
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| ferret | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering if both male and female ferrets smell and what is the best way to stop the ...
A: Yes, both male and female ferrets both have odors to them. They smell a LOT less 'ferrety' once you ...
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| FERRETS DO NOT GET WORMS :-) | 4/17/2007 |
Q: We have a Sable ferret that we rescued in September from someone who was going to let it loose. Id ...
A: You will be very happy to hear that ferrets do NOT get worms - and you were getting good information ...
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| Enlarged Prostate Post Adrenalectomy | 4/16/2007 |
Q: My 6.5 year old neutered male had a double adrenalectomy three years ago. There was a benign growth ...
A: -) I'm so very sorry to hear of all George's physical problems!! He certainly has his share of them ...
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| pregnancy and my ferret | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I have a female ferret I think she might be pregnant how do I find out?
A: My first question to you would be 'why do you think she is pregnant?' Is it something about her ...
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| RED SPOTS: BLOOD IN STOOL? | 4/15/2007 |
Q: recently i purchased a ferret, he is about 10 weeks old and he seems to love it around the house. He ...
A: So sorry to hear that you think your little one might be having blood in his stool. From what you ...
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| WARNING: KAYTEE FIESTA DANGER!! | 4/14/2007 |
Q: In the store they told me to pick out any ferret food, so i chose Fiesta from Kayatee. Then I read ...
A: Remember when I said that ferrets are "obligate carnivores" and they eat MEAT, never fruits or ...
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| Food Makes Ferret Stinky? | 4/11/2007 |
Q: Do u operate the farret rescue in Phoenix? And if so than what would u suggest be the best kind of ...
A: No, I don't live in Phoenix, nor do I operate a shelter. I'm just a ferret mom who loves her kids ...
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| Ferret food, litterbox training! | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I recently adopted a female ferret (1,5 y.o.) I did not want to lock her up in a cage so I let ...
A: I will try to answer your questions - if I miss a few, write again, okay? I'll do the best I can. ...
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| Getting a ferret | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I ordered a cage at petco.com and it should be here in one buisness day. Just so you know, I am ...
A: I think the best way to convince your dad that you ARE responsible is to show him that you are ready ...
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| How big do the get? | 4/10/2007 |
Q: Mine is big but I was woundering if he will get bigger and if you know how much bigger will he ...
A: Ferrets reach their full adult size around seven months of age. Differences in sizes can be for ...
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| Prostate (Finasteride vs Flutamide) | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 y/o male, status post L adrenalectomy 10/06 who is now presenting with frequent urination ...
A: I have a URL for you - it's a group who constantly are searching for and comparing results to ...
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| LITTER TRAINING | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I got a ferrett about 4 or 5 weeks ago. She was about 6 weeks old when i got her. She poops all ...
A: Little kits can be a real handful when you first get them, but let me assure you that once they are ...
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| Update on Grieving Ferret | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I just read your article about how to help grieving ferrets, and realized I made some mistakes... ...
A: I'm so happy to hear that Mo is beginning to acccept his little sister. It's pretty important ...
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| SUDDEN DEATH OF A FERRET | 4/6/2007 |
Q: WE HAVE 4 FERRETS. 2 MALES (1 AND 1 1/2), AND 2 FEMALES (1 AND 1 1/2). WE HAVE 2 CAGES, 1 FOR EACH ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your precious little Riccochet. There are many things that ...
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| IBS - IBD - WHAT TO FEED? | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I had a ferret who had irritable bowel from eating fabric. After two weeks on flagyl and amoxicillin ...
A: Ferrets are obligate carnivores, so the only thing they really *use* in the kibble or any other food ...
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| chronic diarrhea | 4/3/2007 |
Q: my ferret has had diarrhea for 4-6 wks now. at times he may vomit and he will no longer eat his ...
A: You may think this is odd, but I actually have a ferret who has had the very same symptoms! And the ...
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| Some further questions about grieving ferrets | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I just read your article about how to help grieving ferrets, and realized I made some mistakes... ...
A: I'm SO sorry to hear about little Tasha. No doubt Mo is mourning her terribly. It's good that you ...
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| adrenal gland disease | 4/1/2007 |
Q: My ferret, Chelsey has this disease because she is already 9 years old, I decided against surgery, ...
A: I can understand your deciding against adrenal surgery for a ferret who is nine years old, ...
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| ferret vomiting | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I jusat read the question with your response on a ferret that has been vomiting. My ferret has also ...
A: I'm SO happy to hear that Scarf is on her way to being well again. Wow, that his so suprising about ...
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| Ferret Cough | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 year old ferret who started coughing after taking a bite of food recently. She doesn't ...
A: The first thing I would do is open her mouth very wide and see if you can see anything out of the ...
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| Ferrets Won't Eat! | 3/26/2007 |
Q: We have ferrets that won't eat anything on a regular basis. We've tried everything including cat ...
A: You don't say how long you've had the ferrets - I will assume not long, since they aren't eating ...
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| Ferret mast | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I was reading your answer to a question regarding a mast cell tumor. Part of your answer you stated ...
A: Mast cell tumors aren't usually removed UNLESS THE FERRET PAWS OR CHEWS AT IT....in which case it is ...
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| Worried about my new ferret... | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I just got a new pet ferret. I introduced her to her new home with no problems until the 3rd day. ...
A: DEFINITELY remove the CareFresh bedding and replace it with some soft fabrics such as fleece ...
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| adrenal disease | 3/23/2007 |
Q: First, I would like to say thank you for past advice you gave me. It's comforting to know that ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that Baby is sick and has adrenal disease. I'm very strongly in disagreement ...
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| Baby ferret | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I have just gotten a 6 week old ferret. the problem is, is that it is constantly making a noise that ...
A: Congratulations on your new baby - I'm so sorry you're having problems already. Six weeks old is ...
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| SOY MILK FOR FERRETS? | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I have recently discovered this site and i love it...You are so informative and so quick to ...
A: Tracie! First, let me say if there ever should be a contest for the BEST ferret name, your little ...
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| ferret vomiting | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I jusat read the question with your response on a ferret that has been vomiting. My ferret has also ...
A: I have been thinking about Scarf and wondering how her recovery is going also if the biopsy ever ...
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| BEST FOOD FOR FERRETS | 3/21/2007 |
Q: What kind of Food should my Ferret need to eat?
A: Ferrets are "obligate carnivores", which means their stomachs are designed to digest ONLY meat and ...
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| Older Ferret Suddenly Snapping at Owner | 3/20/2007 |
Q: My ferret is about 8 years old and just recently she started becoming very fearful and aggresive. ...
A: Eight years old is pretty old for a ferret. Obviously you've put a lot of love and care into your ...
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| Ferret won't use litterbox | 3/19/2007 |
Q: My ferret, Teddy, is a 3 month old male ferret. He has recently learned how to get up to the second ...
A: The first thing that comes to my mind about why he might not come down is: Do you have the ramp ...
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| are they sick | 3/16/2007 |
Q: I have 3 ferrets. I am a new mommy to ferrets I have only had them for a couple of months. I have ...
A: I'm so sorry you have a sick little one. You don't say where you live, but one suggestion is to ...
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| ferret vomiting | 3/16/2007 |
Q: I jusat read the question with your response on a ferret that has been vomiting. My ferret has also ...
A: You're so welcome, Andrea. I am just going to keep little Scarf in my thoughts and prayers until we ...
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| ferret vomiting | 3/15/2007 |
Q: I jusat read the question with your response on a ferret that has been vomiting. My ferret has also ...
A: I'm so glad to hear that Scarf got to the vet and, even tho they did not find a blockage, they DID ...
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| HAIRBALL INFO & | 3/15/2007 |
Q: Well she only vomited once and after that had happened she was running around like her old self. I ...
A: First off, please accept my apology for calling you "Crystal" in your last question! Not sure where ...
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| HAIRBALL INFO & | 3/15/2007 |
Q: Well my ferret still eats all the time and constantly drinks water and is very active. Do you think ...
A: You didn't mention in the first email that your ferret is vomiting. How often has it been vomiting ...
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| HAIRBALL INFO & "PLUCKING BATHS" SHEDDING | 3/14/2007 |
Q: What exactly do a ferrets hairballs look like when they are coughed up? My ferret threw up the ...
A: In all my years of owning ferrets, I've never seen a hairball be 'coughed up'. I think that ...
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| ferret vomiting | 3/14/2007 |
Q: I jusat read the question with your response on a ferret that has been vomiting. My ferret has also ...
A: I'm SO sorry to hear about your litle one being so sick. Apparently the vet you work for does not ...
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| Vet in NM | 3/13/2007 |
Q: Do you knowof any vets in the Albuquerque NM area that will accept ferrets. I need to have some blod ...
A: Yes, I did find several vets in your area that have been recommended by other ferret owners in your ...
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| Adrenal Disease OR Insulinoma? | 3/10/2007 |
Q: me again. Thank you Thank you so much, you've been a tremendous help! I actually HAVE read "Ferrets ...
A: I really don't know the answer to your question "can it take years for adrenal disease to surface". ...
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| HOW TO HELP FERRETS GRIEVING DEATH OF THEIR CAGEMATE | 3/10/2007 |
Q: Yesterday I had to put to rest one of my ferrets due to illness. :( I've had two ferrets since they ...
A: I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved little guy. It is never easy to let go, but ...
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| my ferret | 3/9/2007 |
Q: i just got this ferret im not sure what is goin on but she is eatin her litter and her towels why ? ...
A: Sometimes we see this in baby ferrets, maybe out of nervousness from being separated from their ...
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| training | 3/8/2007 |
Q: . I have a 2 ferrets...both female. 9 month old Sobe and 3 month old Jo-Jo.. when bringing Jo-Jo ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret! Possibly the reason that Jo-Jo trained so easily was that Sobe ...
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| Adrenal Disease OR Insulinoma? | 3/8/2007 |
Q: OK, thank you so much for you thorough reply, your links and info were very helpful. And you're ...
A: Yes, I can certainly see why you were thinking adrenal disease - my best guess after this new ...
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| new ferret owner | 3/8/2007 |
Q: My husband wanted a ferrt really bad, we got one that these people said they didnt have time for ...
A: First off, the flu bug *can* be transmitted back and forth between people and ferrets (and we ...
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| Adrenal Disease OR Insulinoma? | 3/8/2007 |
Q: I have read all the basic info about adrenal disease, symptoms, etc, but what what I haven't been ...
A: Glad to hear you've been reading up on ferret health problems! It's always a good idea to be at ...
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| spayed female with swollen vulva | 3/5/2007 |
Q: I rescued a ferret from my local SPCA in August, they had little history on her, all I know is that ...
A: (I LOVE your name!!) It sounds to me that your vet may have diagnosed the swollen vulva as adrenal ...
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| ferret play or fight | 3/5/2007 |
Q: We bought a male at the age of 10 wks. found another male about 1 month later who is about 8 yrs. ...
A: I can understand your concern, especially considering one ferret is eight years old - that's ...
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| ferrets one or two | 3/4/2007 |
Q: I have never owned a ferret before but am considering adding them to my house. We have dogs and I ...
A: Congratulations on being one of the few folks smart enough to do your research before bringing the ...
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| Can I be allergic to my ferret | 2/14/2007 |
Q: Divorced, and just recently regained custody of my ferret Nikki. I haven't been around her for ...
A: Congratulations on getting custody of your little girl :-) They certainly bring a lot of love, life ...
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| are they fighting or playing? | 2/10/2007 |
Q: my 5 year old daughter found a ferret in our yard 2 summer's ago .It took us a week of leaving food ...
A: ! You are my hero!! Obviously they did NOT like your dad's girlfriend and they are probably SO ...
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| END OF LIFE ISSUES - Liver Cancer | 2/6/2007 |
Q: Sadly, just found out that our darling Daisy is experiencing liver failure. The doctor has her ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about your precious little Daisy. It sounds like your vet is on top of the ...
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| Litterbox Woes & Cage or No Cage? | 2/4/2007 |
Q: 0) I'm back. Well we have been working hard on potty training the two little rascals, Lily is using ...
A: So happy to hear from you and know the 'kids' are doing better! It sounds like they are doing well, ...
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| Ferrets Won't Eat New Food - PLUS How About P-Nut Butter? | 2/4/2007 |
Q: sorry I'm getting kind of excited here just learning about all this, now for the ear cleaner, and ...
A: I'm not sure what ear cleaner you got, but you can follow the directions on the bottle if it's ...
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| WHY GIVE FERRET LAX WHEN FERRETS ARE SHEDDING? | 2/4/2007 |
Q: wow, and I thought I spoiled the little guys, altho I still think that spending $30 on a fish they ...
A: Good question! I didn't explain that thoroughly enough, so thanks for the opportunity to clear it ...
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| Ferrets Won't Eat New Food - PLUS How About P-Nut Butter? | 2/3/2007 |
Q: to begin with, still a new ferret owner and learning as I go along. Well the male has eaten a bit, I ...
A: The learning curve with ferrets is certainly steep, that's for sure! :-) There is just so much to ...
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| Ferrets Won't Eat New Food - PLUS How About P-Nut Butter? | 2/3/2007 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets with more than healthy appetites, and have had them on the same food since we got ...
A: Your choice of food for your ferrets is an excellent one - however, the problem you are having is ...
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| Ferrets Losing Weight - Hind Leg Weakness | 2/3/2007 |
Q: i have four ferrets, two i bought at a pet store and the other two i recieve from a guy at my dads ...
A: Sorry to hear that your ferrets are losing weight. I'm curious if you have all four in the same ...
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| Distemper Vaccination - Now Ferret Feels Sick | 2/3/2007 |
Q: My ferret is 8 months old. I just got his boaster shot, now he is not acting himself, for example he ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that your ferret isn't acting himself after his vaccination this morning. It is ...
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| Feeding,Shots,Baths & Links to List of Vets | 2/3/2007 |
Q: --I live in Byars, ok and would really like to know if there is a vet that specializes in ferrets ...
A: I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with where Byars, OK is. I am going to give you some links that you ...
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| 12 week old (2) ferrets | 2/2/2007 |
Q: How much do you feed them and when do you give them their rabies shot? Also what kind of shampoo do ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret! As far as feeding goes, ferrets need to have dry kibble food ...
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| Food? | 1/25/2007 |
Q: I am a senior in high school, and I'm doing my senior project on healthy food for dogs, and other ...
A: Excellent project! Ferret nutrition is something that many ferret owners really are not informed ...
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| games | 1/21/2007 |
Q: what're some fun ferret games i can play with my 3 babies? thanks in advance
A: There are SO many games to play with ferrets!! Some you can do with 'normal' items you already have ...
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| ferret vet | 1/21/2007 |
Q: i live on long island and recently had a ferret die due to the vets lack of knowledge/ not looking ...
A: First off, I'm SO sorry you had a bad experience with a vet that ended up costing your ferret's ...
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| housing | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I'm thinking about getting a ferret or two and i was just wondering weather if they are timid ...
A: So many people wait until after they have them, then start asking questions and sometimes don't like ...
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| Sick Ferret? | 1/18/2007 |
Q: Me and my roomate had just got our 2 month old ferret about 4 days ago and yesterday he started ...
A: Sorry to hear your little guy isn't feeling well. Ferrets don't generally overeat, so that makes me ...
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| grooming | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I am owned by my 5 fuzzbutts. I have talked with several people who own ferrets, and have gone to ...
A: I'm not sure where you are hearing that dust baths are the rage for ferrets, but your original ...
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| sick ferret | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets one is old and the other one i had for a few months who was healthy , eating ...
A: I'm so sorry about the death of your ferret. You didn't say which ferret died, the older one or the ...
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| POST SURGERY FERRET CARE - Pain Meds, Etc | 1/6/2007 |
Q: desse bites at the bars is that normal or is she in pian?i dont know what do do for her.
A: I'm so happy that you got adrenal surgery for Desse! Be assured that it is the only cure for ...
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| ADRENAL/CANCER/END OF LIFE ISSUES | 1/6/2007 |
Q: i thought it was adrenal diease but wasnt,dont no the results of the mass yet if it is cancer or ...
A: Hope you got the reply I just sent you about post surgical care for Desse and hope it helps you. ...
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| how old do ferrets live | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I have a ferret who is 7 years old and he seam to have lost his sight i thank i was just wondering ...
A: An average ferret lives to be 6-8 years old - however, there are MANY exceptions to that. I know of ...
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| my ferrets | 1/1/2007 |
Q: I am 15yrs old and I had a couple questions about my ferrets, can I give them any kind of vegetables ...
A: I'm sorry, I forgot to answer your question about your ferrets difference in size. It's normal for ...
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| ferrets | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I've been trying to locate where Marshall's Farm is. I'm still learning all about ferrets and would ...
A: I'm glad to see you asking questions BEFORE you consider getting a ferret and trying to own it in ...
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| Teeth Grinding | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I just got a new ferret 4 days ago. I have noticed that she grinds her teeth quite a bit. She does ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret!! Teeth grinding means that your ferret has some kind of ...
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| baby ferret | 12/23/2006 |
Q: I took baby to the vet and they found cysts on her spleen. *deep sigh* The doctor is going to call a ...
A: Oh, Kristina - you are such a good ferret mom for following up and taking Baby to the vet, as there ...
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| my ferret nina | 12/23/2006 |
Q: Why does my ferret jump and run really fast and make weird noises when i take her out???
A: She wants you to play with her! Ferrets consider their humans to be their favorite toy! She needs ...
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| My Deaf Ferret | 12/21/2006 |
Q: We have had a ferret for about three weeks. He is about three months old. he used his litter box ...
A: Congratulations on your new ferret......I'm sure you think I'm "crazy" saying that under the current ...
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| ferrets | 12/20/2006 |
Q: Do ferrets like the light or the dark more, What foods would they be attracted to and what colors do ...
A: I'm assuming that possibly you're a new ferret owner, or considering adding one to your family? If ...
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| my other ferret | 12/18/2006 |
Q: i will deffinatley take baby into the vet. Just one more question; how exactly do i ferret-proof my ...
A: Wow, that's a big question! :-) I really really hope you will get the book "FERRETS FOR DUMMIES" by ...
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| my other ferret | 12/17/2006 |
Q: he is doing much better. We are just concentrating on getting him to gain weight. My question is ...
A: A/D is an EXCELLENT food for Baby to be on. It is very high in nutrients, extremely easily ...
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| ferret | 12/14/2006 |
Q: can ferrets live outside? also can i get a ferret from the store and still beable to train it and ...
A: You didn't say where you live, but mostly in the United States, we keep our ferrets inside. The ...
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| post-surgery ferret | 12/11/2006 |
Q: Bruiser is doing alot better, i did the skin test again and it snaps right back down. =) He has been ...
A: Oh, I'm SO relieved that Bruiser is doing better and is no longer dehydrated!!! YOU DID A GREAT ...
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| post-surgery ferret | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I just tried your advice on getting him to eat and he IS! He is very eager to eat it. Thank you so ...
A: How is Bruiser doing tonight? I hope you've really been encouraging him to drink water and very ...
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| post-surgery ferret | 12/10/2006 |
Q: my young male ferret has recently undergone surgery as of two days agao to remove a forigen body ...
A: So sorry to hear your little one has been feeling bad. I'm glad his mommy loved him enough to get ...
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| color question | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I am confused as to the difference between a silver mitt, silver, and a dark eyed white. One of my ...
A: You've given me a pretty good description of Einstein's markings. I can give you the general ...
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| what can ferrets eat? | 12/10/2006 |
Q: i was wondering if i could give ferrets people food, not as a full diet but as a snack. like fruits ...
A: So, your little one sneaked a snack? LOL The truth is that ferrets are what is called "obligate ...
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| It's me again! =-) | 12/9/2006 |
Q: Oscar has had a full exam and is completely healthy from head to toe. His teeth are all in perfect ...
A: Wow, I think I've found someone whose ferrets are as spoiled as mine! LOL Sounds like they have ...
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| It's me again! =-) | 12/8/2006 |
Q: Oscar has had a full exam and is completely healthy from head to toe. His teeth are all in ...
A: First of all, I want to apologize for being so late in answering your letter - my computer has been ...
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| Best diet | 12/6/2006 |
Q: My friend just got a Ferret, first time with this type pet, she needs to know what is best for them ...
A: Please tell your friend "CONGRATULATIONS" on her new ferret! She is just entering into *more* than ...
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| i need information on ferrets | 12/4/2006 |
Q: i got my ferrets about 2 months ago and i noticed that Mojo was skinner than Billy. so i brought ...
A: I apologize; I'm not sure why your question hasn't been answered before now. I will try to help ...
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| Various questions | 12/3/2006 |
Q: :-) I was reading your answers and saw that you tend to be more thorough, and appear to enjoy ...
A: :-) I'll certainly give it my best effort.... When the triagle litterboxes were invented, everyone ...
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| having trouble with litter training | 11/25/2006 |
Q: Jacquie- I just added a second ferret to my home. She is not taking well to litter training at all! ...
A: You've done most of the things I would recommend to overcome this problem :-)(i.e.: good ferret ...
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| sex of a ferret | 11/24/2006 |
Q: How can I determine the sex of my ferret?
A: Congratulations on your new ferret! If you will turn your ferret over and look where you would ...
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| Ferret stink | 11/19/2006 |
Q: Is it true that a few drops of peppermint extract in the food/water will neutralize the smell of the ...
A: Peppermint extract in ferret food/water is a new one on me. Experts generally suggest NOT using any ...
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| my baby ferret | 11/11/2006 |
Q: i just got my baby her name is fiona. i need some tips on how to potty train her. i got her a corner ...
A: Congratulations on your baby ferret Fiona! I apologize, but apparently your question did not get ...
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| losing hair and weight | 11/6/2006 |
Q: This is my first ferret. She is 1 year old and has been doing just great. I have noticed lately she ...
A: I'm not sure what happened, but I am sorry your question didn't get answered sooner. We're now some ...
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| my ferrets fur | 11/4/2006 |
Q: my ferret has a large scar like mark on the side of his body it seems to be geting larger what ...
A: It sounds like your ferret has at least two different things going on. I'm not sure of the 'large ...
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| Sick Ferret | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I have a 6 yrs. Ferret, today I found him laying at the bottom of his cage,he had runny feces on him ...
A: Oh, Deanna! I'm So GLAD you wrote to me to update me on your little guy. I was so worried about ...
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| Sick Ferret | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I have a 6 yrs. Ferret, today I found him laying at the bottom of his cage,he had runny feces on him ...
A: Please, please get your ferret to a good ferret vet as soon as possible - yes even if it's an after ...
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| question | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I have a 7 year old male ferret that has been getting little mass cell tumors on his neck for 3 or 4 ...
A: The fact that they are appearing all over his body concerns me that maybe it's not mast cell tumors ...
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| drinking juice? | 10/28/2006 |
Q: My ferret Bartleby, whom I've had for almost 2 years, basically loves eating anyting I'm having. I ...
A: Wow, I can't imagine any website that would tell you it was okay to feed your ferret dried fruit or ...
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| drinking juice? | 10/28/2006 |
Q: My ferret Bartleby, whom I've had for almost 2 years, basically loves eating anyting I'm having. I ...
A: Bartleby is a cute name for a ferret!! I must tell you tho, if you continue to feed him 'whatever ...
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| vomit | 10/15/2006 |
Q: for about a half week now, my ferret has started to throw-up or vomit, what should I do?
A: Your ferret is in seriously critical condition! Vomiting in a ferret is a life and death situation. ...
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| ferret england | 10/13/2006 |
Q: can I bring my ferret,quarintine time,conditions.hear that is bad truth? kim
A: I'm not sure what you are asking - your sentence is incomplete. I will assume that you are ...
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| sick ferret | 10/11/2006 |
Q: We have a sick ferret that has been with us the last 1 1/2 years. We think she was about 1 year old ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear your little one is not feeling well. There are many reasons she could have ...
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| Skin protrusion | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I just recently adopted 2 ferrets. The female had a small area on the back of her neck where she had ...
A: From your description, I suspect that your ferret has what is called a "mast cell tumor". Before ...
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| ferrets | 10/7/2006 |
Q: i have just bought i baby ferret that is 11 weeks old for my boyfriend as has has just lost his old ...
A: What a thoughtful gift! Your boyfriend is very lucky :-) As far as feeding young ferrets, while ...
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| male biting our female | 10/5/2006 |
Q: We have a 4 year old fixed male and a 3 year old fixed female. We have had them about 8 months now. ...
A: There are only a few reasons that a ferret will become aggressive towards a cagemate. The most ...
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| fleas | 10/1/2006 |
Q: I had heard you can use kitten things on ferrets but I just wasn't sure. I was more afraid to get ...
A: You're quite welcome, Patrice. I'm so glad to hear that it is fleas.....trust me, even tho they are ...
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| fleas | 10/1/2006 |
Q: could you please tell me a SAFE way to help my baby boy w/ his fleas. I'm afraid that they will make ...
A: Sorry to hear your little one is having flea problems. The worst part about flea problems is that ...
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| allergies to ferrets | 9/27/2006 |
Q: .. I was wondering if you could tell me if there has been a study done on people being allergic to ...
A: I have actually heard the exact same thing from many other folks who are allergic to cats and dogs ...
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| Snacks | 9/26/2006 |
Q: Because I am so happy with that answer, let me ask you to settle an argument between my son and me. ...
A: -): My own experience and that of many many people I know is that there is no great difference ...
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| Snacks | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I am confused about snacks. I have a 7 month old Ruby-eyed Male Albino, neutered - actually I am ...
A: You read it right - ferrets are what is called 'obligate carnivores', which means they cannot digest ...
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| need help | 9/19/2006 |
Q: but today the mark got darker and he is now leaking pee. Should i go to a vet or wait and see.
A: I will address the two symptoms separately and you'll understand why. Often if sable (dark furred) ...
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| ferret chewing | 9/18/2006 |
Q: i have owned ferrets for 10 years now and have just gotten 2 new baby ferrets. They are about 10 ...
A: Baby ferrets do sometimes do that, especially if they were removed from their mothers too soon, ...
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| can a ferret have allergies? | 9/13/2006 |
Q: Can it be possible for a ferret to be allergic to fabric softners? When I wash my ferret's bedding, ...
A: I wouldn't say that it would be impossible for a ferret to have an allergy.............BUT, the ...
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| Ferrets | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I was also wordering If I get to cages do they both have to be the same and set up the same so the ...
A: You need two cages of similar size, but they don't have to be the same - just like us, ferrets get ...
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| Ferrets | 9/10/2006 |
Q: Do you think that whould work? Also Do you think a female or a male whould be better and in the ...
A: Glad to hear from you again! I believe you've probably solved your own problem! Two cages would ...
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| Ferrets | 9/9/2006 |
Q: Only four out of seven day should I not get one or just get two? also I need to know what age to get ...
A: Ferrets do require a LOT of time every single day. You really can't miss days with any regularity - ...
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| Ferrets | 9/3/2006 |
Q: We have bought the ferret yet but my mom fell in love them again. My step-dad is very allergic to ...
A: I'm glad you guys are checking into this before bringing a little one home! The best suggestion I ...
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| air freshener and ferret | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I here that the more you bath your ferret the more it will send off its scent glads. but my ? is ...
A: I will assume that you are living in the United States and you have gotten your ferret from a retail ...
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| Post-Surgery Care | 8/28/2006 |
Q: my ferret is 5 years old & just had stomach surgery because she had an extra large hairball blocking ...
A: I'm so sorry that your little one seems to be slow getting back to eating after her surgery. My ...
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| Trying to Age my Ferrets? | 8/21/2006 |
Q: First and foremost I wanted to say that I have read a lot of your ? and A and Love this site Thanks ...
A: Congratulations on your new family! You are embarking on a new experience that is sure to forever ...
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| ferrets in the classroom and allergies | 8/20/2006 |
Q: I do not know the age of my ferrets. I have 2 females, but feel they are 2 or 3 years old. I teach ...
A: I can understand your concerns, especially in today's society and with as many allergies as people ...
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| Eating cloth | 8/16/2006 |
Q: Stitch, will eat - not chew on - but actually ingest any clothlike materials she comes into contact ...
A: Sounds like you are a well educated and totally *owned* ferret owner! LOL I can see that your kids ...
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| Ferrets | 8/16/2006 |
Q: you told me if I me if I need help finding a dr. that you would help me. well I need help could you ...
A: I've checked all the resources I have as far as ferret vets and couldn't find any IN Steamboat ...
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| Sick Ferret | 8/14/2006 |
Q: I have a female ferret that I have had since Christmas 2004. At around 6 months we got her fixed. ...
A: I'm sorry to hear your little one is not feeling well. The fact that she is eating, drinking and ...
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| Scab | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I have a female ferret who is about 6 years old and very playful. Do ferrets get sores? I ...
A: You've basically asked two questions and I will address each one separately for clarity sake :-) 1. ...
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| Ferrets | 8/13/2006 |
Q: I think that my ferret is about 6 or 7 I really dont know because he was given to us but he is ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear your little guy is not feeling well and is so itchy! Symtomatically, I would ...
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| Guidelines for caring a ferret post-surgery | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I'm sorry if this seems to be a silly question, but one of my ferrets is slated to undergo surgery ...
A: Not a silly question at all! I'm glad you love your little one so much that you want to do right by ...
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| putting ferrets together? | 8/7/2006 |
Q: we have a ferret at 1 yr old and a new ferret at 12weeks we would like to put them together and,have ...
A: Absolutely! They will probably all be happy to have new playmates! There is one more thing you ...
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| Thinking about aquiring a ferret | 8/5/2006 |
Q: I want to get another pet later on this year.. in around 4 months(end of the year). I was thinking ...
A: You are very wise to be asking these questions BEFORE buying a ferret. Too many people ask them ...
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| litter training | 8/2/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend and I adopted a male ferret that was about 7 months old. After a couple of months we ...
A: Congratulations on your ferret family! I understand that the middle child is being a problem! :-) ...
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| Sick Ferret | 8/2/2006 |
Q: I did what you said but I really can't tell, Gizmo is small and he doesn't have a lot of skin on the ...
A: Hopefully you were able to get to the vet today - and hopefully your vet is up on ferrets. Many ...
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| WHAT DO FARRET'S EAT? | 8/1/2006 |
Q: MY FARRET IT 2 YRS OLD.HE IS A DARK SABLE. I WAS WONDERING WHAT THEY ARE ABLE TO EAT. I GET HIM THE ...
A: The best thing for your ferret is a good ferret kibble like Totally Ferret or 8 in 1 Ultimate for ...
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| Recommendations for ferret scratching | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you perhaps recommended getting a cat scratching post for ferrets? I have a year ...
A: I've never used a scratching post or anything similar for my ferrets. It is, however, necessary to ...
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| New Ferret | 7/30/2006 |
Q: I am getting a new ferret soon and I was wondering if you could give me any info a new ferret owner ...
A: I'm so happy you asked that question! Owning a ferret is not like any other pet. It's more like ...
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| Old Ferret :( | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I am a 2nd owner of a male ferret which I have Mothered for over 4 years now. Over the past year ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear your little ferret is not feeling well. Normal temperature (taken rectally) is ...
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| Dying at home | 6/16/2006 |
Q: I appreciate your sharing your own personal experiences with me. CoCo had surgery last April for ...
A: As usual, I think mommy had a better idea of what was going on than the vet did. That's not too ...
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| Dying at home | 6/15/2006 |
Q: I have an 8-year-old ferret who is quite ill. I do believe she is nearing the end of her life. I ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about your little girl. You don't say what is wrong with her. Eight years old ...
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| MY FEMALE FERRETT WOKE UP... | 5/17/2006 |
Q: MY FEMALE FERRETT WOKE UP AND WENT TO THE BATHROOM ALL WAS NORMAL, WHEN A COUPLE MINUTES LATER I ...
A: I'm so glad to hear that Ozzy seems to be doing better. I can never just answer questions and not ...
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| Ferret Problem | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I recently adopted a ferret from a shelter, and brought it home to live with my other ferret. She ...
A: It sounds like maybe your new shelter baby is so used to being in the cage, that possibly she feels ...
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| FERRET NOT EATING | 5/16/2006 |
Q: MY OZZY IS 3 YRS OLD, FOR THE PAST WEEK OR SO I CAN'T GET HIM TO EAT HIS DRY FOOD. I HAVE TRIED ...
A: I think your concern about Ozzy is well founded. Although it is normal for ferrets to lose a little ...
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