| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Digging in litter box | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I got 2 ferrets last December (Larry and Mary) and in July we decided to get 1 more to join the ...
A: This is challenging because ferrets are not always good at using a litterbox. They are also natural ...
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| old and new | 11/2/2009 |
Q: she was extremly under weight and her conditions were horrible, so i brought her home and she keeps ...
A: I would wait until the new ferret has a clean bill of health and has started to put weight on etc. ...
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| ferret food-help! | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I just recently (two days ago) got a new ferret named Jack. He is 10 weeks old and adorable. Only ...
A: I would go ahead and try a new food, often a better quality food it "tastier" and he may chose to ...
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| Ferret help | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I saved a ferret from being ¨set free¨ by his previous owner and now lives at a friends house. He ...
A: Generally I recommend two things when a ferret is eating something inappropriate. First, a visit to ...
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| my ferret chews | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have a nine month old female ferret, and she is a chewer. Not so much with cords, but she seems to ...
A: You can try the bitter lime, although some ferrets seem to like it! The best solution is to make ...
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| introducing ferrets | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I have a two year old, male, rescue ferret and have recently bought two eight week old jills for ...
A: He sounds a little over the top, but generally normal. Usually it is best to introduce them in a ...
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| Ferret eating cloth | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I wanted to add a comment about ferrets who eat cloth. I had a male who did that from a baby until ...
A: At 6 weeks, often earlier, ferrets are able to eat mushy food and meat. I see a lot of young ...
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| ferret bitting | 8/3/2009 |
Q: i brought a nine week old baby ferret 2 days a go and when i went 2 get her i asked the man is she ...
A: Your ferret is only young and much like puppies, ferrets test the world with their mouths until they ...
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| New ferret | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I've owned ferrets for around 4 years and find them to be extremely social, I know have 6 ferrets, ...
A: It sounds like Millie got a bit more than she expected! I would continue the introduction, but not ...
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| Cage biting. | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I own a ferret, her name is Cherish, and she's about a year to a year and a half old. I have her in ...
A: Cage biting can happen for a couple of reasons. First, she may be ill or in pain so please have her ...
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| Hissing ferret | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 month old jill, and we have just been through the no biting routine. however as of ...
A: I'll start with the easier one - ferrets get into everything which is why we don't generally ...
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| Ferret biting | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 week old ferret who bites. Lots. He isn't yet onto hard foods but Iam doing that now. He ...
A: Your ferret is only young (7 weeks is VERY young)and much like puppies, ferrets test the world with ...
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| Behavior Issues | 6/28/2009 |
Q: I have a young ferret that will be 1 yrs old this July. I got her when she was 5 or so months old. ...
A: Ferrets are not like cats and are not always litter box trained 100%. It sounds like she is ...
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| Ferret Anal Glands | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I have a neutered male ferret who has not been de-scented. I've been told that he needs to have his ...
A: I have 9 ferrets with anal glands and have never expressed them nor needed to. They don't "scoot" ...
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| Picky Ferret | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 15 week old ferret who will not eat anything but his daily food because that is all he was ...
A: 15 weeks is pretty young to be so picky, but I wouldn't be force feeding him anything unless he is ...
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| getting 2 new ferrets for my other ferret! | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 Month old male ferret named Connor, and I decided to get him some friends, but my concern ...
A: The first thing you have to do is make sure the new ferrets are healthy. This means a vet check-up ...
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| baby ferret 8 weeks biting | 6/4/2009 |
Q: and it hurts really bad idk what to do i got the time out spray for ferrets and it doesnt seem to be ...
A: Your ferret is only young and much like puppies, ferrets test the world with their mouths until they ...
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| Ferret bites cat bites ferret | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets and 2 cats. My older cat (12 yrs) doesn't care about the ferrets one way or the ...
A: While it seems a bit excessive, I would go ahead and let them play with each other. Both seem to ...
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| Hissing ferret | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 month old jill, and we have just been through the no biting routine. however as of ...
A: This may sound like a poor answer, but a lot of the behavior may be related to her being intact. ...
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| Ferret dominance or pecking order? | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I had 3 ferrets, and added 2 more about 2 weeks ago. One of the original 3 has since developed a ...
A: Ferrets are not naturally social so no one is being "dominant", they just have different ...
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| Behavior- scratching | 5/16/2009 |
Q: My husband & I have a 2 yr old ferret who has a big problem scratching at carpets and furniture. We ...
A: Ferrets are naturally diggers so that can be hard to "fix". What you do is to redirect her digging ...
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| ferret pregnancys | 5/15/2009 |
Q: hi my gill has just giving birth to her first liter thing are all well im just wondering when it s ...
A: Your best bet would be to find someone locally that has experience with this. I have only had 1 ...
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| dehydrated ferret | 5/12/2009 |
Q: well mr.waffles my ferret is dehydrated. he doesn't have diarrhea nor does he vomit. he eats and ...
A: If you think he is dehydrated, you need to get him to a vet ASAP. Dehydration is a symptom of ...
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| Baby ferret eating their bedding...help? | 5/11/2009 |
Q: First, an introduction, we just recently got another addition to our ferret family, We have one ...
A: First, I would suggest using actual bedding like old t-shirts etc instead of Carefresh. It is ...
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| Post adoption behavior | 5/11/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I adopted 2 ferrets about 1 week ago. We already had 3 males. There are some ...
A: Well, I always suggest Natural Gold or Totally Ferret Venison formula for food since they are high ...
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| Insulinoma | 5/10/2009 |
Q: My ferret Ozzy is 7 and has insulinoma. I took him to the vet a month or so ago because he was ...
A: At age 7 and insulinoma (which is not curable) you are simply giving hospice care at this point and ...
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| do ferrets get along with miniture dachshund | 5/9/2009 |
Q: my dog has a excellent personality and never bites me or any. he is also over protective of me.
A: Generally, dogs and ferrets can spend some supervised playtime together, BUT only supervised. Dogs ...
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| ferrets imitating other ferret behavoir | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I know ferrets learn by imitation as kits however, is it possible for a ferret to imitate another ...
A: It could be a response to the loss, I hesitate to say grief, but I am sure he notices Odin is ...
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| Ferrets not getting along while ferretsitting | 4/30/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I own 4 wonderful ferrets. They don't have any really bad behaviors or habbets ...
A: I have a tendency to let them sort it out, but it depends on the space available. If they have a ...
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| ferret habitats | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Does living in cages effect ferrets and how long they can live? And how harmful can cages be to the ...
A: I am not sure on what you would judge the basis for cage versus free roaming living and the effect ...
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| ferret hearing | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I have 2 female undesexed albino ferrets about 3 months old. do albino ferrets have sight issues? we ...
A: Ferrets are not known for having very good eye sight and they are usually fearless. At 3 months ...
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| My ferrets don't love me and they bite my feet | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Although I love my ferrets dearly, I do not think they love me. Can ferrets love their people? As ...
A: I think your husband is correct, every time they bite you, you react in a way that is fun for them. ...
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| Jills raising kits together | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have 3 jills, the grandmother (who is now spayed) her daughter and her grandaughter, they all live ...
A: I will start this by stating that I know very little about this, but I can share my own experiences. ...
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| Baby Ferret Biting | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I just got an 8 week old neutered Peterson's Ferret three days ago and he is currently my only ...
A: Your ferret is only young and much like puppies, ferrets test the world with their mouths until they ...
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| shoes | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Zion is very well behaved out of the cage. Achilles however will not stop taking shoes and hiding ...
A: If shoes can't fit in the closet, then I would suggest a shoe holder (like the type that hangs on ...
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| ferrets fighiting. | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I have a one year old ferret named Mia. I decided to get her a little buddy to play with. I found a ...
A: I usually keep them together (not placing cages next to each other) but do an introduction in a ...
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| I think i hate my new ferret | 4/5/2009 |
Q: Iv a new male ferret who is nearly 3 mnths old. I cant even name him yet because i nearly hate him. ...
A: Before you make a decision, you need to read "Ferrets for Dummies" by Kim Schilling. That aside, ...
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| getting a second ferret | 4/4/2009 |
Q: i have a very small ferret named coco and shes about 3 years old. i want to adopt another ferret but ...
A: No one can say if they will or will not get along. Age 3 might be a bot old to introduce a new ...
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| My ferret is making strange noises,, | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I just got a new male ferret as a companion for our little girl ferret. Whenever he is woken up, or ...
A: It sounds like he is acting like a young ferret and exploring the world with his teeth, he will ...
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| giving kisses | 3/27/2009 |
Q: 1. if i fall asleep they will run off. 2. my brothers ferret molly will not stop giving me kisses
A: I am not sure what you are asking me? A ferret won't stay in one place for long so it isn't ...
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| Several Small Issues | 3/25/2009 |
Q: A little bit of information first. I have three ferrets. All three are from Marshall's. All three ...
A: It sounds like Sadie is being a normal ferret - sometimes they don't use a litter box like we wish ...
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| Several Small Issues | 3/24/2009 |
Q: A little bit of information first. I have three ferrets. All three are from Marshall's. All three ...
A: Sadie - she may have stopped using the litter box because there is a new ferret in the house or ...
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| Ferret Carries Poop to Food Bowl | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I recently bought a ferret and she is about 5 or 6 months .. At the beginning I fed her once a day ...
A: It could be that she is pooping in the empty food dish as animals will often "mark" around food and ...
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| Deaf Ferret | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I was reading about skirt bottle training and stumbled upon a really good behavioral explanation. ...
A: I am attaching a web link that will be helpful for you http://www.geocities.com/wolfysluv/deaf.html ...
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| New ferret | 3/14/2009 |
Q: My family all ready has two ferrets that are about one year old and healthy but we just got a new ...
A: That sounds pretty natural and as long as Uni is taking it in stride they will be fine. It sounds ...
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| help please i want to bond with her | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I adopted Wednesday 4 days ago. I got a short history of her from her previous owners they told me ...
A: It sounds like you are on the right track, take it easy with her. It has only been a couple of days ...
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| Sudden aggression. | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old female ferret called Poppy. I have only actually had her 6 months. When I first ...
A: You have 2 options. First, she may be feeling better so you are seeing a different side of her or ...
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| my boo-boo | 3/9/2009 |
Q: i had a ferret that was already old when i got her I had her for 3 wounderful years about 1 year ...
A: I am sure she is wondering how and why things have changed. In time she will realize that Boo-boo ...
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| Bath Time | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I bathe my ferrets about once every two weeks, and every time they try to convince me that they're ...
A: Generally speaking there is no need to bath a ferret nearly that often, so to make it more fun you ...
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| Ferret Hunger Strike | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I adopted two female, three-year old ferrets. Their previous owners fed them cat food. The type of ...
A: Usually (I mean usually) ferrets will eat. I would recommend a really high quality ferret food like ...
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| Older Ferret lethargy | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have two questions but I will start with the one that concerns me most. My ferret Roxxy is ...
A: In answer to the first question, 7 or 9 is very old for a ferret and Roxxy probably needs a vet as ...
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| Shaking like crazy | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets that will be 1 years old March 13,2009.My girl ferret Bonnie has been normal until ...
A: It isn't weird behavior, she has learned to be afraid of being picked up. For however long your ...
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| ferret to play with other peoples ferret | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Is there any kind of group,where maybe a person could bring there ferret over to play with another ...
A: You can check in your area for a ferret club, but often people do not mix ferrets together due to ...
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| Ferret wont stop biting | 12/30/2008 |
Q: My 8 week old ferret wont stop biting and it will hurt she seens to not like the hot sauce to well ...
A: She is only 8 weeks old and will probably bite (like a puppy) until she is about 4 months or more. ...
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| ferrets and Cardigan Welsh Corgi | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I read the other question about dogs and ferrets and I understand that if the puppy is young enough, ...
A: It doesn't matter the age of either animal or past experience. They can play with each other, but ...
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| Lost Ferret in winter | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I sent this question to Emilee Andrews already, but of course I want to ensure that I have as much ...
A: It sounds like you have done everything you can. Ferrets do better in the cold than in the heat, ...
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| getting another ferret??? | 12/13/2008 |
Q: 1. 2yrs 2. 2 adrenal surgeries before i got him 3. totally ferret, ferretone, ferret waster ...
A: It sounds like you know what is in store for you and I am always in favor of getting a second ...
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| getting another ferret. | 12/11/2008 |
Q: i have a female ferret, and I'm getting a male in a couple days. I was wondering if you could tell ...
A: Once the new ferret has been checked out by the vet and been in quarantine for 10 days, the best way ...
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| I cant find my ferret! | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I read previous questions about finding your ferret but, me and my wife are in an apartment complex ...
A: I am not sure that I can help any more than the previous information you have read as my expertise ...
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| New Ferret | 12/7/2008 |
Q: My boy ferrets cagemate of 4 years died recently. He was very upset about this so we got him a new ...
A: They will. Often new ferrets squabble at first until they get themselves sorted out a bit. Give ...
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| ferrets getting along | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a male ferret age 4 yrs and a female age 1yr . I had the male ferret first .I got him while ...
A: A year is a long time to try to introduce 2 ferrets. The best way to introduce ferrets is to have ...
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| ferret | 11/30/2008 |
Q: we have had a few ferrets and have been able to train them to be held and loved on, we were just ...
A: I suggest you read the ferrets personality and go with it. She is 4 (nearing her late life) and if ...
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| questionable ferret health | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have 2 near perfect ferrets. Both adopted from pet stores. They are extremely well behaved, fun ...
A: It sounds like it could be a mix of things, but ferrets can dehydrate really quickly so get him to ...
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| Itchy, tired ferret | 11/24/2008 |
Q: My boy Malakai is around 8 months old. He has all his shots. He's been an itchy little bugger since ...
A: Itchy-ness could be anything from dry winter skin to ear mites (which may also explain the black ...
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| More on Ferret Neck Biting | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have read all i can find on ferret's biting the necks of others. I have had our ferrets for 3 ...
A: Hair loss and sudden aggression are both signs of Adrenal Disease and if they are older than 3, this ...
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| New angora ferret biting really really hard | 11/13/2008 |
Q: This ferret is 5 months old we wanted him sooner but we bought him for 400 dollars from north ...
A: First of all you need to stop punishing him for biting, he is biting as a reaction to something. I ...
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| Lost ferret | 11/13/2008 |
Q: My gfs ferret managed to get out of the house sometimes between 8:30 and 9:00 last night seeing that ...
A: Try to make sure food and water is available near something warm for him if he finds it. Don't give ...
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| ferret ignoring a ferret | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 years old neutered male. He is great with people we've had him for 2 years. He has ...
A: He may still be recovering from being ill and doesn't have the stamina to keep up with a ferret so ...
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| Fighting? | 11/10/2008 |
Q: my first ferret i got in April at around 10 weeks of age. In the summer me and my sister were ...
A: A chinchilla is a prey item and another ferrets isn't. the introductions may be loud and look bad ...
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| Bad Behaved | 11/7/2008 |
Q: Ok, so about a week ago, I bought a 2 month old Ferret from Pet-Co. He's white with Grey on the tips ...
A: 1: Every time after I fill his food dish with new ferret food. He digs it out all over the cage. ...
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| ferret | 11/7/2008 |
Q: my ferret is two years old male and I also have a 1 year old female.. well since yesterday the male ...
A: You need to get him to a vet and living in California, this could be a problem. Search the web for ...
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| Eating | 11/5/2008 |
Q: My young ferret is gaining girth fast, she has doubled in size over the past few weeks. i have ...
A: This sounds like recent and sudden changes, which in my book requires a trip to the vet. Her sleep ...
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| biting | 11/4/2008 |
Q: my ferret bites me so i make him yawn like the petstore told me to do and i put him in his cage and ...
A: When ferrets are young, they bite. Just like a puppy or kitten. I don't know how old he is, but ...
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| Rusty seems very sad ! | 11/3/2008 |
Q: We have two Ferrets Alvin 5years old and Rusty 3does years old.They get along very good. We just got ...
A: It may just take time. They are not fighting and Alvin seems to be Ok with her, so just give it ...
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| ferrets | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have two ferrets that are fixed and descented. I have a cage that has 4 levels and I also have 4 ...
A: You aren't doing anything wrong, this is a ferret being a ferret. Make sure there are litter pans ...
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| ferrets | 11/2/2008 |
Q: i have a 1 year old female ferret and they gave us a male ferret about the same age and they just ...
A: Generally, yes this is normal. It will take some time for them to settle into a routine and get to ...
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| Ferret hates force feeding | 10/31/2008 |
Q: My ferret Merlin has been to see the vet several times in the last four weeks after he stopped ...
A: I am not sure that this will exactly answer the question, but first I suggest a second opinion. ...
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| my ferret's behavior problems | 10/30/2008 |
Q: my ferret Mylo is just almost a year old now. So he is still kind of young. However, I feel that he ...
A: It depends on why his behavior changed - often behavior changes like this are medical so I first ...
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| picky/unsocial ferrets | 10/28/2008 |
Q: We recently received 2 ferrets from 2 young girls who wanted to get rid of them b/c they didnt have ...
A: Not all ferrets thrive on human companionship and that should be Ok - it is Ok with them! Give them ...
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| My baby Gizmo | 10/28/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I recently bought a baby ferret from the pet shop, it is about three months old, ...
A: I agree with your boyfriend, he is training you to play on his schedule. Ferrets are not always ...
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| Ferret Has Bird-Seed Poop | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I've had my 8 month old ferret 'Lexi' For about a month or so now. For the past couple days she's ...
A: Two part question here, for the runny and seedy poop, you need to see your vet to make sure it isn't ...
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| hi Ailigh... | 10/26/2008 |
Q: well lets see where do i begin, i have 4 ferrets, each are at least 3-4 years old... i just recently ...
A: Generally these questions are out of my area since they are medical and I deal with behavior. I can ...
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| Ferret ill? | 9/25/2008 |
Q: We just adopted a ferret from someone that was allergic to her. When we picked her up she was ...
A: Make sure to mention the tooth grinding as that could be either stress or an stomach ulcer (which ...
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| abandoned ferrets | 9/24/2008 |
Q: My neighbors packed up and left in the middle of the night yesterday, taking everything except their ...
A: Wow, what a responsibility you took on, good for you. Why he is nipping depends on his age and how ...
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| my ferret smells really bad | 9/23/2008 |
Q: i wanted to ask you if i could take my ferret to the veterinary so they can clean him up so he wont ...
A: Shots are for Rabies and Canine Distemper and a ferret's smell while musky shouldn't be ...
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| New ferret | 9/23/2008 |
Q: We just adopted our first ferret Buddy from the humane society for my daughter and LOVE him. He is ...
A: 5 months is not very old at all and most of the biting is from being so young. She doesn't like to ...
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| poop confusion | 9/17/2008 |
Q: okay so if my fuzzbutt has one diarrhea poop today but his yesterday and this morning poops were ...
A: Ece is not very common anymore especially if the ferret is a Marshall Farms ferret. Once case of ...
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| Am I the right Owner.. I might care enough but is that enough? | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I asked one ferret "expert" on what kind of food is good for my ferret. ( I just bought Dakoda and ...
A: It sounds like to made a decision to get a ferret without doing the research first. Purchase or ...
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| litter training | 9/15/2008 |
Q: yello! I bought a new ferret a few months back and I've had a terrible time litter training him. I ...
A: You are doing everything right. Keep it up and he may learn to use the litter box, but he is a ...
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| Ferret Play Time | 9/14/2008 |
Q: Hey there, so I have two male ferrets and we just recently moved into a new home. To keep the carpet ...
A: I can't tell you why he is bored, but maybe he is escaping for a reason or maybe he wants to ...
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| Ferrets! | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I am considering purchasing a ferret. I am 14 years old and have a fairly busy schedule on the ...
A: First, play time and cage cleaning time can be very time consuming for ferrets as they are not as ...
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| Adrenal Disease in Ferrets | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have two wonderful ferrets, Basil and Cinnamon. They were unfortunately both diagnosed with ...
A: I will do my best, but please remember that I am not a vet. The likelihood of the second gland ...
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| Biting Ferret - Further Help Please :) | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I emailed you on 15th August regarding our young male ferret and his biting problem. We had him ...
A: I am not sure how old he is, but if he is young, he will grow out of some of the biting. If he is ...
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| White spot in throat | 9/2/2008 |
Q: My lil guy Oska has had the sniffles lately (being winter here at the mo in NZ) but seems to have ...
A: Ferrets like to cache food, even if they don't actually do it correctly. This is why some food gets ...
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| Ferret Training and Treats | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have a ferret that is about one year old and I just started trying to litter box train him. I have ...
A: Ferrets will poop in corners, so place a litter box in all of the corners if possible. Usually one ...
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| Morfe the Ferret and nipping behaviour | 8/30/2008 |
Q: We have a jill ferret that we found in a wood, we don't know how old she is but she was quite small. ...
A: It is possible that she is still very people shy, but it may also be an issue with her being intact? ...
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| going crazy | 8/28/2008 |
Q: after I give my ferret a bath, she she starts going crazy! She wiggles and struggles when I try to ...
A: It is normal post-bath behavior. You just cleaned all of their smell off them and they are a little ...
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| ferrets | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have some very random questions. Do ferrets naturally know how to swim or do you have to train ...
A: Do ferrets naturally know how to swim or do you have to train them to? Ferrets can swim if required ...
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| ferret | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have many wires in my house and I am thinking of getting a pet ferret but I don't know where i ...
A: You are right. Most ferrets are not cuddly at a young age, too much energy. Most will cuddle as ...
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| Ferret-proofing | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have many wires in my house and I am thinking of getting a pet ferret but I don't know where i ...
A: Ferrets will dog and sometimes chew on things. Also, anything their head fits through so can the ...
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| Ferrets refuse litter box | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have two ferrets that were born in February 2008. I have had them for about a month now. I'm am ...
A: Most of the suggestions I have are not really long term although they might help. First, add more ...
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| Cages and sand | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have 2 interesting questions today ( been a good 2 years without questions since the first few ...
A: As long as the sand is free and clear of something that could hurt them, I see no reason not to have ...
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| Trouble with a rescue ferret | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Recently I was contacted by a friend who had seen an ad on a website about an elderly lady with two ...
A: It is good to know he has caring people looking out for him. I think you are and should continue to ...
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| Trouble with a rescue ferret | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Recently I was contacted by a friend who had seen an ad on a website about an elderly lady with two ...
A: I am guessing that he had limited experience with time out of his cage. While it may not be the ...
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| ferret question | 8/18/2008 |
Q: i have a female ferret and she sometimes goes into a real deep sleep and if you move her its like ...
A: To answer the first question, yes ferrets do sleep that soundly and it is perfectly normal. To ...
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| Ferret behaviour | 8/15/2008 |
Q: We have a young male ferret - we don't know exactly how old he is but the vet estimates his age to ...
A: I am not sure what all you have tried so I can't tell what isn't working and why, but I can tell you ...
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| Urination | 8/15/2008 |
Q: My Boyfriend & I got a female baby ferret a few months ago. When we got her I believe she was 6 ...
A: At the risk of frustrating you, she is a ferret! You are lucky that she poops in the litter box, ...
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| about my ferret | 8/6/2008 |
Q: can you please tell me i had my ferret for almost 3 years and a very big part in my life.. please.. ...
A: If you look at their stomach, a male ferret will have what seems like a belly button in the middle. ...
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| Hair Loss | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have a female ferret who is just about a year old. After doing a lot of reading, it seems to me ...
A: Mites are a possibility as are fleas and even dry skin? Ferret ears can be really dirty, but the ...
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| More fuzzies... | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have owned two little girls for about 2 1/2 years. Just recently I have looked into getting a ...
A: well, it is actually a simple answer since the male can live quite happily with the females! Make ...
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| deaf ferret potty training | 7/26/2008 |
Q: i have had my ferret for about a week now i have realized that she has the waardenburg gene. she is ...
A: Potty training a deaf ferret is not different from potty training a hearing ferret. It is always ...
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| ferrets | 7/25/2008 |
Q: i just got a baby ferret yesterday., she has a cage ferret food, water and chew toys... I'm buying a ...
A: She is a carnivore so all treats should be meat products as well as her food. I suggest Natural ...
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| Ferret sense of smell | 7/24/2008 |
Q: Our most recent addition to our family is a beautiful little panda female we call Patchouli, she's ...
A: Hum, she certainly should be able to try other foods then, maybe she just isn't interested in them. ...
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| ferret vaccin | 7/23/2008 |
Q: is this the right vaccine for her? She is doing good she is eating and drinking water and she is ...
A: She needs her Ferret Distemper at 10, 14, and 16 weeks (I assume she got her first distemper before ...
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| Ferret sense of smell | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Our most recent addition to our family is a beautiful little panda female we call Patchouli, she's ...
A: Great question. The lack of interest in treats can be explained by the fact that ferrets imprint on ...
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| My ferrets constantly licking my hands and feet | 7/19/2008 |
Q: ...i have a 6 year old ferret. Who has been the greatest little guy and pet i have every had. ...
A: Congratulations, he is getting up there in age. Often ferrets are attracted to our sweat since it ...
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| Thing not to eat | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I'm a new ferret owner and i have a boy and girl both fixed and 4 months old born on the same day. I ...
A: I always recommend Ferrets for Dummies by Kim Schilling to any new ferret owner as this book will ...
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| Ferret Ear | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have a male and a female ferret both fixed and are 4 months old. The male loves to lick and bite ...
A: I am guessing they were pet store ferrets? If so, they are usually shipped quite young which means ...
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| food aggression in ferrets? | 7/15/2008 |
Q: i have 5 ferrets at the moment, 3 boys (2 years, 18 months, and about 14 months) and 2 girls (4 1/2 ...
A: It sounds like he is still figuring things out. He may not have had time around his litter to learn ...
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| female ferret sexual aggression | 7/13/2008 |
Q: good day! i have a female spayed ferret of two years. recently introduced another spayed ferret to ...
A: It sounds more like they are fighting through introductions. A spayed female will not experience ...
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| New ferret/dog sprays | 7/10/2008 |
Q: We have a six year old miniature poodle who is potty trained. Since we have gotten the ferret ...
A: This sounds like a dog issue rather than a ferret issue as the ferret isn't doing anything wrong. ...
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| Behavior Problems | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I bought a ferret (whose name is King) in about March. The pet store that I purchased him from ...
A: Some ferrets can take months to come around. I would continue what you are doing, take it nice and ...
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| ferret food | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I have now owned my ferret for 10 months, when I got her the owner said she THOUGHT she was 4 ...
A: If only for a short time, you can give her cat food, but this needs to be only for a short time. ...
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| New ferret | 6/14/2008 |
Q: so i am a first time ferret owner although my dad has had one before...anyways at first i had just a ...
A: It could be as simple as she is playing in the dish and getting water up her nose. Ferrets do ...
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| behavior change in ferret | 6/12/2008 |
Q: We have a male ferret who will be 2 years old in July. He has always been relatively calm when in ...
A: I doubt it is a safety issue, it could be boredom or he is interested in the new surroundings. You ...
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| Chocolate | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I have two ferrets I just got one of them three days ago on a surprise from a friend that non of the ...
A: They should both be on a high quality ferret food and not cat food, try Natural Gold or Totally ...
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| running ferret | 6/12/2008 |
Q: One of my Jill keeps running up and down her cage for hours and hours without stopping. she seams ...
A: My first reaction to any situation where there is a change in behavior is that you need to get her ...
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| Biting | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have two pet male ferrets who bite and are 4 months old, they bite in a number of circumstances. ...
A: Remember, they are only 4 months old. Baby ferrets usually don't stop biting (like a puppy) until ...
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| issues | 6/6/2008 |
Q: "i have a 4 year old male and i am looking to get another ferret. i had gotten a 4 month old male a ...
A: ECE is a virus and can appear after a new ferret arrives IF the new ferret has it. It is not caused ...
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| ferrett biting | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Please Help! I recently found a ferret outside my apartment and we took him in. He is fairly young ...
A: You need to make sure you have taken him to a ferret vet in order to make sure he is healthy, ...
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| Playing too rough? | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I bought a younger ferret (6 months old) named Rascal to be a playmate for my older ferret (around 2 ...
A: Between the ferrets, the play is just fine. Ferrets have thick skin on their neck specifically for ...
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| My two ferrets.. | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 year old ferret (Missy) that I am worried about. Initially I had bought Missy for ...
A: 4 days isn't very long, especially since you keep them separated. They just need to learn how to ...
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| Biting Ferret | 5/30/2008 |
Q: i just bought a ferret from a pet store a couple days ago. i was told that she came to the pet store ...
A: I am presuming that your ferret is only young (?)and much like puppies, ferrets test the world with ...
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| baby ferrets | 5/22/2008 |
Q: my ferret gave birth 5 days ago when can i look at the kits and let her out of her cage for ...
A: I would recommend placing the cage in a safe room in which you can leave the door open to let her ...
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| Litter in rectum?! | 5/21/2008 |
Q: HELP!I believe my little fert has litter in her bottom! Her rectum is swollen and I can visibly see ...
A: You need to get her and the others to the vet. Not only to check on this issue, but they are ...
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| Basic information | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have many questions. - what is the difference between male and female ferrits? *Behaviors, Size, ...
A: We feed chicken, raw to our ferrets as well as frozen/thawed mice but ferret imprint on food very ...
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| Basic information | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I have many questions. - what is the difference between male and female ferrits? *Behaviors, Size, ...
A: - what is the difference between male and female ferrits? The only difference between male and ...
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| Runny Stool in Ferret? | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I just got a new 5 year old ferret last night and his poop seem very runny and orange-ish (like the ...
A: Not being a vet I will answer this cautiously. If he is eating something that would cause his poop ...
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| nippng ferret | 5/10/2008 |
Q: "Trouble" was recently rescued from an owner that didn't have time for her,she was being kept in a ...
A: Well, I think once she settle down it may be better with the cat and I allow my cats access to the ...
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| un-doing damage | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I am looking for the answers to a couple of questions. I have 2 ferrets, both are males. One is 4 ...
A: Well let me first say that you must get them to a vet. The thin and balding ferret probably has ...
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| Is this good for my ferret? | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I haven't feed my ferret any yet because I don't want nothing to happen to him that I could've ...
A: Ferrets need to eat often so make sure you feed him something as soon as possible. Even a kitten ...
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| I'll be leaving my ferret for 8 days... | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I just recently got a ferret and I will be leaving in June for eight days. My parent's are doing ...
A: If he is going to be in his cage a lot then you need to bring his cage as a carrier will be too ...
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| baby Kit | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I recently saw this kit at a store she looked about 1month or younger she ad her first coat in ...
A: A ferret doesn't usually open their eyes until they are 4 weeks old so it may be a little older than ...
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| Ferret&malteseXpoodle | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old MalteseXpoodle and would like to know what you think about this mix. I saw the ...
A: I am not a fan of the Dog Whisperer, but small dogs are not ferrets. I always recommend that a dog ...
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| my new ferret | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I noticed that when I went to the pet store today and saw the ferrets there, their stools were a ...
A: If his stool is runny it may mean a vet visit or at least looking into the food he is eating. A ...
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| fattening a ferret | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have three ferrets and within the last few months one of my boys became aggressive with my girl ...
A: Intra aggression shouldn't cause weight loss, at least not severe enough like it sounds. You need ...
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| Ferret odor | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have had several ferrets and they do not smell at all because I keep their bedding and cage really ...
A: A large part of a ferret's odor is living conditions and also food - what goes in smelly, comes out ...
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| my 5 mouth ferret need help | 4/28/2008 |
Q: i just bought a ferret for the first time he is 5 mouth and he loves to bits he doesn't stop when u ...
A: I don't mean to be difficult here, but you are asking a number of questins that all potentiall have ...
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| Ferrets???♥ | 4/24/2008 |
Q: my name is Ashley, and i have been wanting to get a ferret for a long time now. but i had some ...
A: 1) i have a cat, he loves other animals and loves to play, will a ferret be a problem. Depends on ...
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| litter box training | 4/22/2008 |
Q: Ok so I have 2 male ferrets, Willy and Punk. I got them at the end of December and I was living ...
A: Yeah, not all ferrets will concistently use a litter box. My suggestion would be, for litter use ...
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| size of feamale ferrets | 4/21/2008 |
Q: ! my boyfriend and I have 2 ferrets and one is white and bigger than the other by weight and size ...
A: Usually females are in fact smaller than males. Ferrets are sexually dimorphic. If you are asking ...
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| ferret insurance | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I have seen insurance for dogs and cats but never for ferrets.The reason i ask because our oldest ...
A: Not that I know if, we usually create our own! Each month we put a little in a savings account so ...
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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: The most common reason for sudden aggression in ferrets is Adrenal disease which means a trip to the ...
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| Adopted a new ferret with two others at home | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I have two ferrets one is a boy, Taco, and the other a girl, Cookie. I have had them for about a ...
A: First, make sure Princess gets fixed or she will have serious medical issues if she isn't mated. ...
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| ferret and beagle | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old beagle and have just adopted a 2 month old ferret. What is the best way to ...
A: Ferrets and some dogs can learn to play together, but no dog should be left unsupervised. ...
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| new ferret | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I was given a new ferret about 5 days ago. I've had one for a little over a year. I have been doing ...
A: I am not really sure what you want me to say to this. It seems like you have made your decision and ...
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| pooping too much?? | 4/13/2008 |
Q: i've had my baby ferret, little jerry, for a week now and im worried he poops too much. on average ...
A: Funny thing about ferrets, they eat, poop, sleep, play. So, the amount your ferret is pooping is ...
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| a few questions... | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I've got a few questions. I adopted my sweetie, Crash, last year in Feb. or March. When we picked ...
A: Have you heard of them staying so tiny? My smallest ferret was under a pound, so that is not ...
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| Feeding & Aggresiveness | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I just had few questions about both of my ferrets, and I just stumbled upon this site and thought I ...
A: This may be difficult for Loki as ferrets imprint on food very young and if they are not exposed to ...
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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: Ferrets are very susceptible to heat and those temperatures are probably a bit hot. There are ...
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| my female bella is not in heat but my male is still mating with her,..... | 3/27/2008 |
Q: my female bella is 4 to 5 months old and she isnt in heat but louie my albino male is 5 to 6 months ...
A: We are still in breeding season so I am not sure why you think she isn't in heat, plus she needs to ...
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| ferret question.. | 3/22/2008 |
Q: i stumbled upon your ferret expertise and i had a question about my baby girl ambrosia, she's just ...
A: Before you try anything at home, you need to get her to a ferret vet. Ferrets do not normally throw ...
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| ferret behavior issues | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I have a male ferret i have had for 5 years, he was a year old when i adopted him, making him 6 ...
A: What I can tell you for sure is that Lupron can stop tumor growth, but it doesn't stop adrenal ...
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| ferret baby | 3/19/2008 |
Q: i work at a pet store and neave realy liked ferrets but also didnt know much about them. well woking ...
A: First, I suggest you purchase Ferrets for Dummies by Kim Schilling. If your ferret is very young, ...
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| Overactive Ferret | 3/18/2008 |
Q: This is pretty strange, because I know most ferrets sleep 18+ hours a day, but I have two ferrets ...
A: Some ferrets have more energy than other, but the cage chewing is a concern! Research on-line or ...
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| rescue ferret jill | 3/14/2008 |
Q: She is about a year old has been used for a little in rabbiting. The problem is her biting when ...
A: I recommend yelping very loudly when she bites. If she bites you, don't give in. Wait for her to ...
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| Litter training | 3/12/2008 |
Q: We have 3 ferrets - all three are rescues so we know nothing about them. The female came from a ...
A: Often a change can alter their litter habits - new cage, new litter, new room, new ferret etc. ...
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| Eating problems | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I am a new Ferret owner, so I want to make sure everything is going well with my new kit. He is 2 ...
A: To start, twice a day is not enough. ferrets need access to food 24/7. He is probably starving and ...
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| mean ferret | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 month old female ferret and she is obsessed with biting people. She constantly bites, ...
A: Your ferret is only young and much like puppies, ferrets test the world with their mouths until they ...
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| ferrets | 3/4/2008 |
Q: my ferret is about three years old and has just started eating his poop. he is playful has not lost ...
A: There could be a couple of reasons for this. One: illness even if he isn't showing signs. Two: ...
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| Female ferret heat | 3/3/2008 |
Q: My spayed female ferret is showing signs of heat after 3 years, so my vet(not the one who did the ...
A: My first thought it that you need to find a new vet. If she has been spayed and is showing these ...
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| going potty all over cage | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I have 4 male ferrets and I used to let them out everyday to play for hours but they were going ...
A: This is what ferrets do. They use feces to mark territory and are often not great at litter box ...
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| mixing ferrets | 3/1/2008 |
Q: It is a fait accompli! I have one female ferret two years old. She has not interacted with other ...
A: The current belief in introducing ferrets is to "just do it"! Keeping them in the same room where ...
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| new biteing | 2/25/2008 |
Q: i have a male 1 year old ferret, hes been neuted, and been the perfect pet, until about 2 weeks ...
A: Generally, ferrets don't like to sit still for very long especially at such a young age. Somewhere ...
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| my ferret | 2/22/2008 |
Q: ok ive had my ferret for about 4 days and hes 4months old he keeps on biting me and i dont know how ...
A: Your ferret is only young and much like puppies, ferrets test the world with their mouths until they ...
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| My ferrets almost completely 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: I would agree with the blood test, Lupron doesn't always work to help the hair regrow and surgery ...
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| sad ferret?? | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I got my first ferret in December, 6 moth. old female, from pet store where she lived for her entire ...
A: It could still be a medial issue and I always suggest a vet visit with a change in behavior. It ...
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| A Biting Ferret | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I am having a great deal of trouble with a ferret of mine. He name is Anya and I would say she is ...
A: Although your ferret is no longer a kit, she is probably not used to people touching her. I am sure ...
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| ferrets | 2/9/2008 |
Q: my husband and i just got two ferrets named fat jo and sonny boy, they are 2 years and 18 months old ...
A: Ferrets are very good at marking territory with feces, this is why they poop outside the cage. I ...
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| My ferret | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I have made my ferret wait and wait to get out to play. He does like you say potty first but then he ...
A: Funny thing about ferrets, they can be hard to litter train. The best thing you can do is to pay ...
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| New Ferret | 2/6/2008 |
Q: First off, apologies for asking a question I am sure you've already answered - there are just so ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about Einstein. I always recommend introductions after a quarantine period. ...
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| Possessive over food | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I recently adopted a male, 2.5yr old ferret from a ferret shelter where he was in an enclosure with ...
A: Being surrounded by a number of ferrets can certainly force that attitude! I would suggest patience ...
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| Baby Ferret~~ | 2/5/2008 |
Q: my name is Mi Mi, i just got a baby ferret two days ago from the pet store. I never had a ferret ...
A: Not uncommon. If you were locked in a room all day and someone let you out for an hour, wouldn't ...
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| taking my ferret on a trip | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have a couple questions for you about my ferret. I have a 3 month old white ferret and we have to ...
A: He should be fine on the trip with you just make sure he gets lots of out of cage time and the ...
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| Litterbox issues | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have owned a total of 6 ferrets so far and have just now picked up a new young one! He is the ...
A: It always amazes me that ferrets can get into something so disgusting!! I would think it is in part ...
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| Gross Pee | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Why is my ferrets pee smell so bad? I have heard they have scent glands like skunks, but the can be ...
A: I am not a vet. While ferrets can have scent glands most pet store ferrets do not and that wouldn't ...
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| Ferrets and oil paint =( | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I have two ferrets who bit into a small tube of oil paint in my roommate's shopping bag today. It's ...
A: I really don't know. Cadmium can be toxic but I am not sure about the rest. You could try poison ...
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| blindness in ferrets | 1/19/2008 |
Q: How do know if my ferret is blind? What can I do about it? I am new and I just wanted to know. ...
A: To be sure you would have to go to a vet, but ferrets often can't see very well. Sight is a little ...
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| My baby ferret bites! | 1/14/2008 |
Q: i just got a baby ferret and have wanted one for close to 10 years now, so i was very excited about ...
A: Your ferret is only young and much like puppies, ferrets test the world with their mouths until they ...
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| shaky... underweight,,, lethargic | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have a few concerns about my baby Nybbyt... I have three ferrets and of the three he is the ...
A: It could be a number of things including Insulinoma. He is so tiny that I would worry about ...
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| bin feeder | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I have a ferret that's about 7 months old, and I can't seem to get her calm when outside her cage. ...
A: Ferrets are very playful and full of energy! Often this isn't helped if a ferret spends a lot of ...
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| my ferret keeps losing weight | 1/7/2008 |
Q: My ferret, MoJo, keeps losing weight. We give him Totally Ferret, and we give him Ferretone ...
A: The first thing I suggest is that if you are very concerned, get to a vet to have him checked out. ...
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| ferret | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Is it better to leave my ferret at home where she is comfortable while we go on vacation for 6 days ...
A: Gosh, I am not sure how to answer that for you. We usually leave ours at home and have someone come ...
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| Older Ferret | 1/3/2008 |
Q: My, now, oldest was given to me as a gift. I was told that she was alone on one side of the cage ...
A: I am usually all for introducing ferrets, but yours is 8 and that is very old for a ferret. I am ...
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| ferret curling up | 12/30/2007 |
Q: You were kind enough to help me before, I hope you can again. Bryan is an unneutered male but I have ...
A: My rule of thumb is any unusual behavior means something and is often worth checking out. I am ...
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| Biting | 12/28/2007 |
Q: I got my ferret on the 26th froma local petstore. My problem is that he keeps biting. Only once has ...
A: Your ferret is only young and much like puppies, ferrets test the world with their mouths until they ...
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| ferret & welsh corgi | 12/22/2007 |
Q: i currently have a female ferret (1.5 yrs). in a week, i'll be bringing home a pembroke welsh corgi ...
A: At 6 weeks, the corgi is young enough that it can learn that it shouldn't hunt the ferret. That ...
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| ferret behavior | 12/18/2007 |
Q: why is it that when my ferret is eating a morsel of his dry food does he simultaniusly chew on his ...
A: My immediate response it to try to g et him into a cage that doesn't have paint on it since paint ...
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| ferret (2 years old) bites | 12/16/2007 |
Q: since 3 weeks I have an almost 2 year old male ferret from a shelter. When i first saw him he seemed ...
A: Often this kind of biting has to do with trust and 3 weeks isn't enough time to develop a real ...
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| Ferret Kit crying | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I just brought my ferret home, he has been crying ever since he was woken up before I brought him ...
A: Not a problem I have heard before but it could be 2 things. First he is ill so before I do anything ...
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| ferrets | 12/4/2007 |
Q: i just got a ferret from someone who found him outside.he was a runaway but he is very healthy and ...
A: I am a little confused, the behavior you described sounds like she is trying to initiate play, but ...
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| Bitting.. | 12/3/2007 |
Q: When training your ferret to stop bitting should you stick your finger in there mouth and hold it ...
A: I usually tell people to yelp or scream like another ferret would. I also recommend that you figure ...
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| ferret death | 12/3/2007 |
Q: He ate well, had plenty of exercise and had a clean cage. During the day he slept most of the time ...
A: There are endless possibilities from an intestinal blockage to some kind of disease. I would ...
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| mean ferret | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets 1 is gentle and sweet the other is mean, Another ferret was giving to me the have ...
A: I would suggest that until you get some weight on her, keep her separated from the others. This ...
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| ferrets | 11/30/2007 |
Q: i just got a ferret from someone who found him outside.he was a runaway but he is very healthy and ...
A: Ferrets can and will get into anything the same size as their head so while then can run around the ...
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| biting | 11/25/2007 |
Q: i have two male ferrets(brothers) about 18 wks old i can handle them both and they will lick my ...
A: I would estimate that ferret begin to calm down at about age 6-7 months depending on enrichment, out ...
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| Cagemate death/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: My first thought is did you get a necropsy? One is very young and if she is showing some symptoms, ...
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| my skinny,sick,dying ferret | 11/15/2007 |
Q: My ferret is soooo skinny i can see all the pones on his boddy!He is not walking right.He acts like ...
A: It could be a blockage, which requires surgery or adrenal which requires shots of Lupron or surgery ...
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| ferret biting 2 1 yr olds | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I have two lovely one year old hobs from a rescue center! they insisted they don't bite the gentle ...
A: Your ferrets are still only young and may be biting in excitement of being out to play after being ...
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| BITING | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A FEMALE FERRETT NAMED BIRDIE,SHE IS ABOUT 1 1/2YRS.OLD I GOT HER FROM SOMEONE WHO HAD ...
A: Patience. It will probably take a while to get her to stop biting. Considering her age (she isn't ...
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| older ferret or young? | 11/13/2007 |
Q: we have recently brought a little 8 month old neutered ferret, named oscar into our lives and enjoy ...
A: Here is my 1 warning - watch out for ferret math! Honestly I don't think it matters male or female ...
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| buying a ferret | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I am buying a ferret in two days. What do I look for to assure I will have a sweet friendly and ...
A: I have no preference over males or females, but the only way to guarantee a personality is to adopt ...
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| Bad Brother! | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have three ferrets. One 1yr old male, one 10mon female and one 4-6mon male. The newest one, Leo ...
A: Ferrets fight. The only thing you can do is to let them fight. The more you separate them, the ...
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| ferret sleeping habits/health | 11/4/2007 |
Q: me and my fiance got a baby ferret about a month ago and just yesterday, we found maggots in his ...
A: I am not a vet, but maggots are just baby flies so I doubt that could have killed him. On the other ...
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| Ferrets don't get along | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I've had my first ferret for about 3 1/2 yrs. She is neutered & decented. Recently I aquired another ...
A: When you break up a ferret fight, it only makes it worse. Ferrets are capable of playing very rough ...
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| Ferret Behavior | 11/2/2007 |
Q: For my science project this year, I'm planning on basing it on ferret behavior. I have decided to ...
A: I would trust ferrets around cats, but not around dogs or an iguana. Your best resources will be ...
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| Ferrets | 11/1/2007 |
Q: My ferrets have dicided to start pooping in from of their food bowls that are attached to the cage. ...
A: Ferrets are generally not good at using litter boxes and will often poop in front of food, bedding ...
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| Cage Biting and Rattling | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I have a twelve week old ferret that I got from a petstore about four weeks ago. He is very sweet. ...
A: Cage biting can be a big problem because it leads to tooth wear and infection. So we want to make ...
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| biting ferret | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I will give you a bit of background. My partner and I got two ferrets about six months ago, both ...
A: My guess would be tapping him on the nose is only making it worse at this point. The first thing to ...
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| biting and feeding | 10/26/2007 |
Q: is there anything i can do to help calm him down and stop making him so nervous? Also i feed him on ...
A: Your ferret is only young and much like puppies, ferrets test the world with their mouths until they ...
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| ferret mixing | 10/25/2007 |
Q: i hope you can help me with my problem. I've had ferrets for 12 years and have never had a problem ...
A: Phew. Ok, the age difference probably makes a little bit of a difference, but her being "whole" may ...
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| having two ferrets | 10/25/2007 |
Q: i bought a male ferret two months ago and he is now 4 months.he's already been trained not to nip ...
A: Ferrets usually get along well and since your is pretty young you should be fine. You may notice ...
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| ferret mixing | 10/25/2007 |
Q: i hope you can help me with my problem. I've had ferrets for 12 years and have never had a problem ...
A: If you ferret isn't spayed and is not being bred then you need to get her to a vet ASAP to be ...
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| New Ferret | 10/24/2007 |
Q: My son has been wanting a ferret. I found a great guy at the pet store. He was able to be ...
A: Make sure he is getting plenty of time out of the cage in case his biting is boredom or too much ...
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| ferrets have no fun? | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I usually let my ferrets out every day or every other day. I have plenty of toys, tons of space, and ...
A: What entertains you may not entertain them. Ferrets like to play, but they don't play like a cat or ...
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| adrenal behavior issues | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I just read this Q&A: Question "Hi We have a 4 year old fixed male and a 3 year old fixed female. ...
A: I wouldn't necessarily worry that one will get hurt, but if the aggression is due to adrenal it ...
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| health | 10/23/2007 |
Q: my ferrets name is blanco..this past weekend he give me a scare..i woke up on Sunday moring he was ...
A: It could be a number of things, all of which require a visit to a vet. My GUESS would be Insulinoma ...
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| biting ferret | 10/23/2007 |
Q: i work at a local pet store, and a man came in yesterday saying that he has a ferret that bit ...
A: I am glad she is still alive, although a really bad diet could mean serious problems later, so be ...
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| younger ferret being mean | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I have 3 female ferrets that range in age from 1 to 3 years old. I recently got a new (male) ferret ...
A: He is very young and looking for playmates! It is very normal. The ferrets neck is very tough and ...
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| i need help to train my farret | 10/22/2007 |
Q: He likes to bite and I'm not sure how to get him to stop they told me at the pet store to spray ...
A: Your ferret is only young and much like puppies, ferrets test the world with their mouths until they ...
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| ferrets have no fun? | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I usually let my ferrets out every day or every other day. I have plenty of toys, tons of space, ...
A: One of the challenges with ferrets is that they are intelligent! Often smart animals are hard to ...
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| Dustee the ferret | 10/19/2007 |
Q: Over the last couple of month's my 1yr old ferrets fur seems to have become very course. He eats a ...
A: Could be age, temperature or the cat food. There are a number of ferret foods on the market that I ...
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| weird noise | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I just got a ferret a couple days ago and when I'm playing with him or when he gets behind ...
A: Being so low to the ground, ferrets tend to find all the places we forget to clean. Usually if it ...
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| male kit ferret, nipping vs. playing | 10/15/2007 |
Q: first thanks for your advice! we have a 4mon male ferret, had him 6wks. first we would let him ...
A: First, congratulations on getting the book! Second, your ferret is only 4 months old. Much like ...
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| Ferret with swollen pads on neck | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I have been communicating with Jacquie (another Expert on AllExperts.com) about my ferret Kosmo and ...
A: I don't think the swollen areas are food related, but they do need to be checked out. Ferrets are ...
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| Lost ferret | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I found a young male ferret a few months ago and was unable to find his previous owner.To my horror ...
A: You are doing everything you can. Ferrets are not usually very good at finding their way back home. ...
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| litter training | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 24-week-old ferret named Charlie. I cannot get him to use his litter pan at ALL. He likes ...
A: Some ferrets never really get the hang of a litter box. You need to make sure that once they wake ...
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| ferret shaking | 10/13/2007 |
Q: My name is Brenda and my ferret seems to be shaking a lot. I have turned off the fan and air ...
A: Ferrets often shiver when they first wake up. If it is happening at other times, get him to a ...
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| Gastric Ulcer | 10/12/2007 |
Q: My ferret is being treated for a gastric ulcer. We are giving him subQ fluids every 12 hours. ...
A: This sounds really frustrating. I am not a vet, so I don't really know what to tell you. My only ...
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| ferrets | 10/10/2007 |
Q: how many offsprings do ferrets have at one time? If ferrets aren't pets where would they live in ...
A: I suggest you get a copy of Ferrets for Dummies. It is an excellent resource for new and old ferret ...
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| Biteing Ferret | 10/6/2007 |
Q: I have a rescue ferret who is a terrible biter. She doesn't nip, she bites and locks on. We've no ...
A: Ferrets often bite for a number of reasons. The important thing is to be patient and kind. Make ...
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| ferrets | 10/2/2007 |
Q: how many offsprings do ferrets have at one time? If ferrets aren't pets where would they live in ...
A: 1. 1-13. 6 or so is most common 2. ferrets no longer exist in the wild. The closest relatives ...
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| Ferret and cat conflict? | 9/30/2007 |
Q: i am thinking of getting a ferret or two but the only thing holding me back is my cat...she is a ...
A: Usually ferrets and cats can get along very well. Ferrets are big enough to protect themselves and ...
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| my ferret NEVER poops in the litter box | 9/29/2007 |
Q: We got our second ferret about 1 month ago.She was only 12 weeks when we got her.We took her home ...
A: Some ferrets never really get the hang of a litter box. You could try lining the cage with ...
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| Vaccinations and Ferrets... | 9/26/2007 |
Q: Do Ferrets need a Rabies shot?? Also, how can you tell if a male or female has been ...
A: Ferrets need the 3 year (killed) rabies every year and they need canine distemper shots every year. ...
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| ferrets | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I randomly bought a ferret one day without asking:) and luckily my mom fell in love with it. What I ...
A: You are very lucky. Ferrets have poor eyesight and are conditioned to eating kibble so unless you ...
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| poop everywhere | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets Mina & Miko 4 months Mina and 4 weeks Miko they are both not pooping in the litter ...
A: Not all ferrets are very good at using the litter box. You need to make sure that once they wake ...
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| how to stop ferrets from bitting | 8/31/2007 |
Q: i have a baby ferret and she bits hard i need to know what am doing and how to get her to stop ...
A: Babies of all types bite. This is common and they need to learn not to bite humans. First, make ...
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| Biting, biting & more biting | 8/27/2007 |
Q: My neutered male ferret, Bert, bites a lot! He's clever, very dominant & jealous to boot! I've ...
A: Often a biting ferret is trying to communicate something. He isn't telling you he is in pain if the ...
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| biting ferret | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a young ferret from Petco, and she won't seem to stop biting. A few times she ...
A: Much like puppies, young ferrets test everything with their mouth. My advice is two-fold. First, ...
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| ferret behavier | 8/12/2007 |
Q: i just bought my ferret two days ago and i'm confused why hes biteing the cage door in the middle of ...
A: Without knowing the age and schedule of you and the ferret, I would say he is bored and isn't ...
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| Max-our baby ferret | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Max is our baby ferret and he is about 10 weeks old. He continuously bites and sometimes latches on ...
A: Other than adding a high pitched scream as an option like I mentioned before, you will have to wait ...
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| Max-our baby ferret | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Max is our baby ferret and he is about 10 weeks old. He continuously bites and sometimes latches on ...
A: Like a puppy or a human baby, ferret explore things with their teeth and Max is at that stage. He ...
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| Ferretone | 8/6/2007 |
Q: i just got my very first ferret on wed. all she came with was a cage, bedding, food and her, ...
A: Ferretone is great to use to distract them they need their nails cut. Ferretlax is used for ...
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| strange new habits | 8/6/2007 |
Q: As a certified animal behaviorist, I have a question for you. I have a female ferret about a year ...
A: If it is a blockage, it could be too late to wait a month. Ferrets have high protein requirements ...
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| strange new habits | 8/5/2007 |
Q: As a certified animal behaviorist, I have a question for you. I have a female ferret about a year ...
A: Lack of appetite and lack of pooping means there may be a problem - medically. Ferrets are rarely ...
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| two more to add to the group! | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I have a group of 4 ferrets a 6 yr old female (bella), a 2yr old male (chad), and 10 mths ago I ...
A: Adrenal doesn't always present with aggression but 15 months is a bit young. Honestly, I have a ...
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| two more to add to the group! | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I have a group of 4 ferrets a 6 yr old female (bella), a 2yr old male (chad), and 10 mths ago I ...
A: Thats a great question. If it was a male I would answer YES!! Since I am not sure of her age, it ...
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| biting farrets | 7/11/2007 |
Q: i just bought a farret today. but hes not as friendly as i hoped.it nips alot and he dont let me pet ...
A: If he is young, he is like most young animals and they have sharp teeth and like to bite everything. ...
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| bandit | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have a ferrite his name is Bandit.He will not eat ferrite food.He has but it kept getting stuck in ...
A: Ferrets are obligate carnivores and need meat and only meat! Please no more fruit and nuts. Not ...
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| therapy pet? | 7/7/2007 |
Q: My ferret has proven that she could pass an examination by traveling to a senior center, park, and ...
A: You have many good points. I am working with Delta Society currently for my dog and cat and am ...
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| farrets | 7/7/2007 |
Q: so i decided to buy a farret. im afraid that the same thing is gonna happen to the farret if i don't ...
A: 1. Start a savings account for surgery 2. Find an exotic vet in your neighborhood that if ferret ...
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| farrets | 7/7/2007 |
Q: so i decided to buy a farret. im afraid that the same thing is gonna happen to the farret if i don't ...
A: Please don't buy a ferret. They require a much larger cage to live in, a couple hours a day of time ...
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| ferret weightloss | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets 1 is year and half and the other is a year, the older one is peanut, she has lost a ...
A: How much weight has she lost? If it is a lot, then you need to visit a vet. I would also separate ...
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| Problem Ferret | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I purchased a ferret a few weeks ago. I am starting to regret that decision. My ferret bites. ...
A: Great detail, thanks. First off, I know for a fact that she is probably dealing with the flicking ...
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| Problem Ferret | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I purchased a ferret a few weeks ago. I am starting to regret that decision. My ferret bites. ...
A: Ferrets don't bite for no reason so in order to help you, I need a few more details. Start by ...
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| yellow stools in ferretts | 6/30/2007 |
Q: We just purchased a ferret (2 weeks ago). Today when i came home i noted there was a partial ...
A: I would suggest stress and possibly heat. I am guessing she is young? If so, get her checked out ...
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| is my ferret sick? | 6/12/2007 |
Q: my ferret has a open wound on hie leg that is swollen, and also has a couple of small blood blisters ...
A: While I am not a vet - an open wound that is swollen may be infected. I always take an animal with ...
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| Ferret behavior | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I plan on owning a ferret soon, as a first time owner. My friend needs to put her ferret up for ...
A: Congratulations and great job on doing the research first! I always recommend the book Ferrets for ...
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| understanding what we say | 6/5/2007 |
Q: we have a new ferret and all it seems to want to do is bite !!, my question is do ferret's ...
A: Like any animal they have to be taught what we mean and can be trained to come to their names but ...
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| can my ferret eat fruit? | 6/4/2007 |
Q: i normally give my ferret bananas for treats but i want to know if he can eat oranges and apples. i ...
A: Ferrets are Obligate Carnivores so no fruit or veggies! They should eat a high protein and lo carb ...
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| new ferret | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I just got a little blaze kit today, she's 14 months old and female and deaf. I got her form a ...
A: I don't know a lot about deaf ferrets and there is a ton of information on line if you search for ...
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| Playing Behavior | 6/3/2007 |
Q: Why would a Ferret not play with its owner. when i let it out its cage to rome around, it never ...
A: Ferrets, like puppies, like interaction with people and others of their own species - mostly because ...
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| ferret pregnancy | 6/1/2007 |
Q: my son got two ferrets for his birthday about a year ago and the people we got them from told us ...
A: My first question is what is the history of the ferrets? DO they have a black mark on their ear - a ...
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| odor on ferrets | 5/31/2007 |
Q: whats some other things that you could use on a ferret for there odor
A: Don't bath them more than once or twice a year. Wash their bedding every week or more often (they ...
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| Questions about ferrets! | 5/30/2007 |
Q: Can Ferrets eat canned cat foods? Can they eat wet fruit? and what kind? What kind of meat treats ...
A: Thats a lot of questions! My first suggestion is to purchase Ferrets for Dummies. Great book for ...
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| ferret breeding | 5/28/2007 |
Q: Hi my ferret has gave birth 24hrs ago and they are all ok the dad seems very happy with the babys ...
A: Please, no. As they begin to squeak the male and any other ferrets will possibly kill them. Leave ...
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| ferrets | 5/24/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me everything there is to know about ferrets?
A: My summary of everything you need to know is purchase Ferrets for Dummies and check out enrichment ...
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| Had 2 ferrets Baby Died. | 5/22/2007 |
Q: . I got my first ferret about a year and a half ago on 8-8-05 (deja). It was my first time owning ...
A: Not necessarily, in a weird way! Ferrets can suffer from ulcers and other gastro-intestinal ...
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| Had 2 ferrets Baby Died. | 5/22/2007 |
Q: . I got my first ferret about a year and a half ago on 8-8-05 (deja). It was my first time owning ...
A: The first thing I would do is find out why such a young ferret die and if there might be a problem ...
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| Spring shed vs mites | 5/22/2007 |
Q: This is probably a really dumb question, but are ferrets in any way able to get bird mites? We just ...
A: That is a really great question that I have never heard before. I am not sure - they get ear mites. ...
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| HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 5/21/2007 |
Q: My ferret is very young. not quite sure how young, but still. she is still teething, and she ...
A: Sounds more like a boredom issue than a teething issue. Ferrets are very intelligent and require a ...
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| hard to train ferret...please help!!! | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I bought 2 ferrets 2 weeks ago. One is female(6 months) Sushi,other is male (7 months) Sisco. Sisco ...
A: Welcome to the world of ferrets. Some ferrets have great litter habits while other do not. There ...
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| Charlie, my ferret | 5/20/2007 |
Q: my ferret's name is Charlie, he is albino and a very good boy at general. However he is also deaf. I ...
A: Please don't hit Charlie on the nose. Ferrets do not have very good eye sight so with him being ...
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| Playing Behavior | 5/16/2007 |
Q: Why would a Ferret not play with its owner. when i let it out its cage to rome around, it never ...
A: I hope he is 3 months as a 3 week old kit is still unable to eat kibble and his eyes would just have ...
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| Ferret behavior | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help. I have five ferrets 4 males and 1 female with in the past month one of my ...
A: Aggression coming from nowhere like that, especially in the spring which is breeding season means it ...
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| Ferrets | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I have 2 female ferrets and a male living in one cage, both the females are pregnant and i wondered ...
A: NO! They may kill or injure the babies if left together. You need to get the females in separate ...
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| Is my ferret stressed? | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I've owned my ferret Luna for just about a year now. She has been happy and healthy but went through ...
A: It really sounds like she is bored - a common behavior for bored ferrets is cage biting. There is ...
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| ferrets food | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I want know to what kind of food can you feed a ferret other then the common cat / dry food, such ...
A: Well, to begin, ferrets shouldn't be eating a cat food. Ferrets are carnivores and have very ferret ...
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| food training | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I have 2 11 month old ferrets, a brother and sister. And recently I got another one (little over 1 ...
A: There are a few schools of though on changing a ferrets food - I am of the school that says take ...
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| happy kit or mad kit | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I just got a baby ferret named lola, she's 100% crazy and when I play with her I can't tell if shes ...
A: She really seems just excited. If a ferret gets mad you would see hissing and the play biting would ...
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| Sleepy Ferret | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 year old male ferret, his name is Darwin. I am kind of concerned with how much he sleeps ...
A: Like us, ferrets have different personalities and some like to sleep. I have 8 with 8 personalities ...
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| depressed? | 4/3/2007 |
Q: How can you tell if you ferret is unhappy? I am sorry to admit that since getting Joi in November 06 ...
A: Well, you can't really know if an animal is "happy' but what you do want to see is "natural" ...
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| i think my ferret is stuck in the wall | 4/2/2007 |
Q: im very worried about my ferret, no one has seen him since saturday around 2pm, an hour later we ...
A: Ferrets will dehydrate VERY quickly without water and food is also needed within a 24 hour perios. ...
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| ferret pregnancy | 4/2/2007 |
Q: heya, i have never owned a pregnant ferret and i just wanted to make sure i am doing everything ...
A: Not meaning to sound odd, but how did you end up with a pregnant ferret and do you know for sure she ...
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| Ferrets | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I recently bought two six month old male ferrets. Both are males and fixed. The smaller one is real ...
A: I would suggest putting a litter box there. usually and I say usually because there is always an ...
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| Ferrets | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I recently bought two six month old male ferrets. Both are males and fixed. The smaller one is real ...
A: I am guessing you didn't know a lot about ferrets before you got the 2! I suggest Ferret for ...
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| ferret biting! | 3/13/2007 |
Q: after reading through so many informative topics, I am so glad many of my questions have been ...
A: Glad you could find answers to your questions. A great book is called Ferrets for Dummies - a great ...
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| Sobe and Jo-Jo | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I recently wrote you about problems with my girls eating bedding and cage rattling. Jo-Jo has ...
A: Patience - Jo-Jo still needs to get used to the new routine and get out of the cage biting habit. ...
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| Depressed/Bored Ferret | 3/5/2007 |
Q: more info: Yes he lies down flat on the ground on his belly and I know ferrets do it sometimes (my ...
A: Ok. I want to tell you not to worry that he is probably flat ferreting and is probably resting or ...
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| Depressed/Bored Ferret | 3/4/2007 |
Q: ages 3 and .5) and one female (Little Ferret, age 4). Big Ferret I've had for his whole life and ...
A: I may need a bit more of a description and more details. Ferrets have a behavior we call "flat ...
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| SHEDING | 3/2/2007 |
Q: ONE QUESTION DO FERRETS SHED? HES LOSING HAIR THE LAST WEEK OR SO. I TOOK HIM SHOPPING WITH ME TO ...
A: It really depends how he is loosing hair. If it is a general shed type hair loss then it is ...
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| house-training ferrets | 3/1/2007 |
Q: I own two very cute, wonderful ferrets, but I have been having a problem with them pooping/peeing ...
A: Kristina - I a word, no. Nothing simple. Usually ferrets won't go on fabric like a towel or their ...
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| a few questions | 2/28/2007 |
Q: ok.. I have 2 females one that is about 9 months old(Sobe) and one that is 2 1/2 months old (Jo-Jo). ...
A: My first advise is to do a ton of research on how to enrich a ferret. You can but Ferrets magazine ...
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| farret | 2/24/2007 |
Q: my sister recently got a baby farret from petland and it was 2 months old. they told her it was ...
A: Usually pet stores have contracts for animals that die that quickly as it must have had something. ...
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| Electrical Cords/ Cage Stress | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I have two ferrets, one that I only got about a month ago. First off I got the 2nd Ferret Fez ...
A: Ok, we have 2 issues here. Electrical wires and cage biting. Dealing with electrical wires is ...
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| tips | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets, about 10 months old, My male's name is Gunner, and he is a great ferret, however ...
A: You aska ton of questions so I will answer the vital ones first and direct you to some good sources ...
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| trimming nails | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I currently have two ferrets that give me a hard time when I cut there nails. I usually let them out ...
A: Brittni - you have 2 options (although it is always easier with a helper!). 1. Place some Ferrtone ...
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| one ferret wrecking crew! | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I don't know what to do. My ferret, Sonny, is a very very sweet guy, I love him to death, but he has ...
A: Biting the cage is not only anoying for you, but will damage Sonny's teeth and you are correct - he ...
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| Ferret Foods | 2/8/2007 |
Q: I agree with about 98% of what you've said, except that I would never feed Natural Gold. I was ...
A: I have included the complete ingredients (from both web sites) for Natural Gold and Totally ferret. ...
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| Ferret Foods | 2/8/2007 |
Q: I have done quite a bit of studying of ferret nutrition and their nutritive requirements. I see ...
A: My actual recommendation is a whole prey diet for ferrets, but since they imprint on food (usually ...
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| skinny ferret | 2/5/2007 |
Q: I am adopting two ferrets from a local pet store. One is a sable male around 3 years old the other ...
A: First I would recommend a ferret knowledgable vet visit to make sure there is nothing wrong. A ...
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| place training | 1/29/2007 |
Q: I've been trying everything to keep my ferret away from certain things. For example, I do not want ...
A: Ferrets like a challenge and it if often very hard to stop them from accomplishing a task. The best ...
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| Ferret Litter Box Training | 1/25/2007 |
Q: I am helpless. My ferret, Jack, who is about 3 months old will not use his litter box. I have tried ...
A: Firstly, not all ferrets can ever be successfully litter trained. You could place a box in every ...
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| vet | 1/21/2007 |
Q: do you know of any ferret vets on long island?
A: Here are some web sites that may help - I live in the mid west http://ferrethealth.org/vets/ ...
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| what is wrong with my ferret? | 1/15/2007 |
Q: My ferret Snoopy, eats very fast, and then dry gags. She always has food so she isn't hungry, then ...
A: I don't often hear of this problem in ferrets - usually dogs. With dogs I recommend that you ...
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| biting | 12/23/2006 |
Q: we have a ferret that is about 2 months old and is realy bad for biting. I tell him off and he still ...
A: I need a bit more information in order to help you. Please tell me how long you have had the ...
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| can ferrets eat these things | 12/15/2006 |
Q: can ferrets eat fruit loops cause i was afraid to give them one i gave them each half also what ...
A: It is great that you are asking. Ferrets are obligate carnivores, which means no vegetables, no ...
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| ferr | 12/11/2006 |
Q: should i buy a ferret from the pet store, where there are 4 of them housed together, or privatly, ...
A: I always recommend getting a ferret from a rescue - most ferret rescues are small and overloaded. ...
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| ferrets` behavior | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I have two, one year old ferrets.Male and female,gracy and ciaro, then i adopted another but she is ...
A: Ferrets are not pack animals nor are they naturally social animals so when we place a number ...
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| bad biter | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I was worried she might be biting because I she was sick. I had her at the vet about a week ago and ...
A: It is very likely that she doesn't know how to play! They boys probably let her know when she steps ...
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| bad biter | 12/6/2006 |
Q: I have had my female ferret for about a year. She has recently taken to biting hands and wrists ...
A: It is odd for a ferret to suddenly start biting for no reason. Make sure you never hit her. Is she ...
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| sore feet | 12/6/2006 |
Q: My ferret has swollen, sore feet. The nails on each toe are about 3cm long with something that ...
A: Take your ferret to a vet to have their feet checked. 3cm nails is a very long length for a ferret ...
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| ferret troubles | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I had bought a young 8 month old fitch ferret, it took him a day or 2 to come around and get used to ...
A: Some ferrets just have different personalities. Some ferrets had a negative early experience and it ...
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| Hissing ferret | 12/1/2006 |
Q: we don't know how old she is, we just got her from a pet store about 2 weeks ago, the first week we ...
A: I would assume some of it is frustration - while playing or when yout ake someting away. Keep an ...
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| Hissing farret | 11/30/2006 |
Q: we have a ferret named Dixie, and she always hisses... she doesn't bite unless its a gentle gnaw or ...
A: Usually ferrets hiss as a warning sign - to let you know something is upsetting them. How old is ...
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| Young Ferrets and litter training | 10/30/2006 |
Q: Is there anything else I need to know really about it? From what I can see they are very well ...
A: Some chewing can be a problem - if they are chewing on blankets etc then it can wear their teeth ...
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| Young Ferrets and litter training | 10/30/2006 |
Q: My wife and I just got 2 baby ferrets 9 week old female and 11 week old male as in the cold Michigan ...
A: Congratulations - you are doing everything right! More often that not, ferrets are not 100% about ...
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| bitting when feed treats | 10/26/2006 |
Q: I have a very lively bunch of ferrets(4 all togeather)nune of my ferrets bit exept the youngest.He ...
A: Depending on his age - he may just not be used to treats and get over excited. I had a ferret who ...
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| ferrets | 10/15/2006 |
Q: How many ferrets die in a year?and How many ferrets do people kill? I wanted to know this because ...
A: In order to answer that someone would have to keep a report on the number of ferrets kept as pets ...
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| Ferrets | 10/15/2006 |
Q: I have a ginui pig and a rabbit. I am interested in getting a ferret. Would a ferret get along with ...
A: Let me start with - buy the book Ferrets for Dummies. As a ferret owner for a number of years I ...
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| noisy ferret baby | 10/7/2006 |
Q: Help! I have owned ferrets previously and never run into this problem! I bought a 2 month old ferret ...
A: He may be younger than you were told - ferrets usually scream though. Can you describe a cry sound? ...
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| male mounting and biting female | 10/6/2006 |
Q: "Hi We have a 4 year old fixed male and a 3 year old fixed female. We have had them about 8 months ...
A: Sudden aggression is usually due to illness, possibly adrenal disease which requires surgery. It ...
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| Two 9 week old ferrets | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I recently purchsed two ferrets from Petco, they were bred at Marshall Farms, i have one female and ...
A: I need more inforamtion to help out. How old are the ferrets? If you mean she bites for no reason ...
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| cage rattling | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I read a previous asked question about this problem but didnt get much helo from it. My 4 month old ...
A: I would need a bit more information about the specifics of the cage set up - size, levels etc and ...
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| Ferret behavior | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I just got a one year old male ferret and a two year old female from a lady. She has had the male ...
A: We in the ferret world call this the Weasel War Dance. I suggest you buy Ferrets for Dummies in ...
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| dirty ferret!!! | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I CAN NOT keep my 4 month old ferret from climbing my shelves and digging all of the dirt out of my ...
A: Well, ferrets are naturally burrowing animals so digging in dirt is their thing! The best you can ...
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| Getting another ferret? | 9/4/2006 |
Q: Ferrets had never been on my list of animals that I wanted to keep but when a roommate bought a ...
A: Well, the majority of ferret illnesses can't be directly linked to breeders. Insulinoma is linked ...
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| Aggression of old ferret to a new one | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I have an older male ferret that came from a breeder, (has european bloodlines). All my other ...
A: We have come a long way in understanding ferret behavior....this said, we have learned that ...
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| Post-Surgery Ferret | 8/28/2006 |
Q: my ferret is 5 years old & just had stomach surgery because she had an extra large hairball blocking ...
A: Well, we'll work on one issue at a time. As for food - I am guessing your vet gave her Carnivore ...
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| Ferret hide and seek | 8/26/2006 |
Q: My ferret loves to crawl under things and run about in the living room but she has been somehow ...
A: How I feel your pain! I had a pregnant jill once who really wanted to give birth in my sofa! With ...
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| My ferret is licking my face relentlessly | 8/20/2006 |
Q: I have an older ferret (about 6 years old, but she is adopted, so I'm not entirely sure) and ...
A: Well, ferrets can lick your face, commonly, for 2 reasons. One - you are sweaty and therefor tasty ...
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| Eating Cloth | 8/16/2006 |
Q: My 4 year old little girl, Stitch, is eating cloth. Not just chewing on it - but actually ingesting ...
A: Interesting. If she is actually ingesting the cloth and not just chewing then the scientific name ...
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| curious | 8/8/2006 |
Q: I got zoe from a friend who had her for a week..she got her at a petstore a couple hours from ...
A: Well, I'll be. I am sure it is just an unusual size then. Next time you go to the vet for Rabies ...
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| curious | 8/8/2006 |
Q: I have two female ferrets, zoe who is 11 months and panda who is 8 months. I was wondering are ...
A: Well, there could be a few reasons for size variations. Where did you get each of them? If there ...
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| loud ferret | 8/5/2006 |
Q: I have a very young ferret (I am guessing she is about 10 weeks or so) who is having some behavioral ...
A: Lindsey, It certainly seems like she is getting enough play time and I understand the roommate ...
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| loud ferret | 8/5/2006 |
Q: I have a very young ferret (I am guessing she is about 10 weeks or so) who is having some behavioral ...
A: Let me ask a few questions first! What size cage is she in and can you describe it to me? What is ...
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| litter training | 7/18/2006 |
Q: i have a ferret felmale that is 39 weeks old. i let her run around free in my room with an available ...
A: Sadly litter training a ferret is a never ending task and a frustration! A ferret pooping in front ...
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| ferret pregnancy | 6/19/2006 |
Q: my jill has started acting strangely, she has been sleeping all the time, going off her food ...
A: Here in the US we "regular" pet owners don't deal with ferret births. I have had experience once ...
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| MY FERRET | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I JUST RECIEVED YOUR ANSWER TO MY QUESTION. YOU ASKED ME A FEW QUESTIONS AT THE END AND HERE ARE MY ...
A: It sounds like having him out in the laundry room will probably be a really good idea. ferrets get ...
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| MY NEW PET FERRET | 5/20/2006 |
Q: I RECENTLY(2 WEEKS AGO) BOUGHT A YEAR OLD MALE FERRET FROM A FRIEND. I HAVE FOUR YOUNG KIDS THAT ...
A: Liz - sorry for the delay. I answered awhile ago, but apparently it didn't get sent! Ferrets are ...
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