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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Baby ferret aggression | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I'm a new ferret owner and recently got a baby ferret 6 days ago. Up until now he's been perfectly ... A: It really depends on his age. If he is pretty young, then it certainly could be teething that is ... | |
| Hand feeding | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I have a year old ferret who recently had an issue with stopping eating or pooping. I took him to ... A: It is possible that he prefers the new food and/or style of eating. Slowly reduce the baby food ... | |
| Ferrets | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: i got two ferrets for x-Xmas, a male and a female and i was wondering how I'd be able to tell if ... A: You can tell if a male has been neutered since he will not have testicles, but you won't be able to ... | |
| Ferret | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: I have a ferret I bought about a month ago and she is the only one I own at the time being. I was ... A: As long as you are prepared for the additional work and expenses of adding another ferret then I ... | |
| New Ferret Friend for my Ferret | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: I'll start by saying that I had two male ferrets that were the same in age (around 4 years or a ... A: It sounds like they are getting along just fine. It can be hard for us to watch and listen to ... | |
| Ferret | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: I was kind of curious as to what would cause hair loss of ferrets. My grandmother loves ferrets and ... A: You have 2 very different questions. In general, hair loss in ferrets is due to adrenal disease and ... | |
| ferret aggression | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: my 2 year old ferret has suddenly become nasty to her 8 month old daughter with whom she has always ... A: Any time I hear "suddenly" in a description of a behavior, I worry about a medical cause. I am ... | |
| My 7 yr old ferret is obsessively chewing her toys | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: My ferret Cecilia is 7+ yrs old. She is slowing down a little but still active and curious and in ... A: This could be completely normal for her or it could be a tooth problem or even a stomach issue like ... | |
| Overly itchy ferret? | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a five year old male ferret. I realise that ferrets are prone to itching, but when does this ... A: They can itch seasonally (dry air in the winter), but I would never worry about bothering your vet ... | |
| She's so nippy | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: My boyfriend got me the cutest little fuzzy named Delilah. She's about 9months old and so full of ... A: Some ferrets only get more worked-up with a scruff and a time out, I usually prefer to re-direct the ... | |
| ferret food | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: I live in Brazil and I always fed my ferret with Marshall food (the best one for ferrets available ... A: It can be a challenge to switch a ferret over to a new food. The best I can suggest is to try a ... | |
| A new addition . a huge headache | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: So my fiance and i just got a 2nd ferret , Our original ferret "toomy" is 2 years old , and the new ... A: Depends on which ferret is pooping. If it is the one you have had for a while, it is nerves since ... | |
| A new addition . a huge headache | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: So my fiance and i just got a 2nd ferret , Our original ferret "toomy" is 2 years old , and the new ... A: This is not unusual behavior when ferret meet for the first time, especially when one ferret isn't ... | |
| confusing conflicting flea treatment advice. | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm in the uk and there is no evective flea treatment I can find licenced in ferrets. My vet wants ... A: I can only tell you what I have used....I have used an over the counter kitten spot=on flea ... | |
| Allowing ferrets free access to the house | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I live together and are having a significant disagreement about how our three ... A: There are a number of reasons I would not allow ferrets free roam of an entire house. First is ... | |
| pet concerns | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a young kit (i have had it for 5 months) he is very active and loves my cat. But I have no ... A: Any toy that is safe for a toddler (hard rubber etc) can be safe for a ferret. Usually they like ... | |
| Weight/hair loss in 3 year old, neutered ferret | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I have four ferrets, ranging from 8 months to about 3 years old. My (around) 3 year old boy went ... A: I can't really answer this as I am not a vet but I can address some issues. I don't know of any ... | |
| My baby ferret bites really hard | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a baby ferret (2 months). He's been here for only two days. Since he arrived, he's ... A: You should look through a lot of the other questions about young ferrets biting. This is completely ... | |
| Ferret poop and aggression | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 fuzzies and I have three questions for you. 1) When I let my ferrets run around my room, ... A: 1) Ferrets sometimes don't use a litter box. They are not cats and therefore not as good at using ... | |
| ferret health | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: all male, my oldest one is in great health and is so loving and never bites. My middle one is ... A: Sometimes, that is what ferrets do - play in litter boxes and in newspaper. You can still place the ... | |
| ferret health | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: all male, my oldest one is in great health and is so loving and never bites. My middle one is ... A: Both ferrets that have been losing weight/gaining weight should see the vet. Most ferrets are great ... | |
| Not sure how to handle ferret dying | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: My name is Nadia, about a month ago I rescued two Ferrets one named Luna who is 4 years old and ... A: I am so sorry for you. Probably, everyone you ask will answer this question differently. In my own ... | |
| 3 months old ferret | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: About a week ago i bought a 3 months old female ferret. She kept biting me but i always wore gloves. ... A: She has learned that she can't bite you when you are wearing gloves - very smart girl! You will ... | |
| Litter boxes: The Defiant Ferret | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: I currently have three ferrets, having acquired the first one over three years ago. Ziggy, our ... A: As I am sure you can imagine, litter box issues are probably my most often asked about problems! ... | |
| New Baby Ferret Wont Eat | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I had wrote earlier about getting a new friend for my grieving ferret Kiba. He seems to like her ... A: I can try to offer some suggestions, but the first one includes heading to a vet for a check-up. ... | |
| Mourning Ferret | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: The other day my first ferret, my baby girl, Ferra died. She was a beautiful sable that had an ... A: Good for you for putting such thought into this! I would start by suggesting that you adopt a ... | |
| Ferret & Dog | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: We have a ferret who is around 2 years old. Recently we purchased a puppy and since we did the ... A: Are you allowing the puppy and ferret to play together? If so, the ferret may be too much for the ... | |
| Ferret starts not using litter box | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I have just moved to a hotter city then where I did before but when I moved I still did not have ... A: It seems there are a few factors that could be influencing his behavior. First, the change of ... | |
| Introducing two, two yr. old ferrets | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a Marshall bred female ferret that is two yrs. old and recently purchased a Marshall bred ... A: Often, we mistake normal ferret greetings for a fight. If no one is screaming and there is no ... | |
| my 8-9 week old ferret hob (shilo) | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: 4 DAYS AGO I BOUGHT A FERRET HE IS 8-9 WEEKS OLD AND HE WAS FINE FOR THE FIRST 2 DAYS BUT THE LAST 2 ... A: He is probably just getting comfortable in his new home. Plus, he is very young and is probably ... | |
| help ! | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: we have just got an 8 week old ferret, we have put her straight in with the other ferrets (4 others) ... A: Unless she is screaming and in pain, she is probably fine. Keep an eye on her bite marks to make ... | |
| behavior | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: My 2 ferrets have been together for several yrs. and got along perfectly then all of a sudden the ... A: Ferrets will often play rough with each other and their bodies are designed for that kind of play. ... | |
| hormone injection and treats | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I am thinking about getting a ferret and have been doing a lot of research on them so i know what is ... A: Most ferrets come spayed or neutered already, so I am not sure of which hormone injection you are ... | |
| Litterbox/Misbehaving | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: So my kit, shes about 12 weeks and Ive had her for a month. She was never a problem with where she ... A: In the past, we have drilled holes in a plastic litter pan and used the twisty-ties from garbage ... | |
| cockroaches | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I've had my female ferret for a little over a year now. I have two questions. 1. I clean my ferrets ... A: I'll do my best here. Roaches are not a common issue with ferrets, neither are water bugs. It is ... | |
| Change in ferret behavior | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I have had several different pets growing with a wide range of species. Recently my fiancée and I ... A: Since the behavior changed after the injury, I can only guess it is related. I hope she is on pain ... | |
| ferrets and chocolate | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: female Bambi that is 4 years, very calm and sweet, sleeps most of the time;) and a male Bandit he is ... A: Ferrets are obligate carnivores, meaning they should eat meat and really only meat. Fruits, ... | |
| Adding another ferret | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have just recently adopted our first ferret, Leilu. We thought that it would be ... A: One of the major "cons" to having a second ferret is that the cost of everything doubles (food, vet ... | |
| Monitoring temperature | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I'd like to know, at what temperature should a pet ferret be kept at? How can an owner monitor this? ... A: Assuming they are in your home, a regular thermostat for the house should tell you what temperature ... | |
| ferret food | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: just got 1 yr old ferret. called a small animal vet and they told me to feed live or f/t rodents or ... A: Ferrets imprint on food at a really young age and the only ferrets I have totally gotten to eat ... | |
| my ferret | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: juggalo likes to jump at me like I'm a threat to him n he bites me alot when I'm not paying ... A: I'm sure it is partly because he is under a year and not able to easily control his excitement. ... | |
| Biting Cage Door | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: When My ferret Roland wants out of his cage he claws at the door and then bites it really hard. I ... A: I'll start with the easier one - I can only imagine that being splashed by water is totally ... | |
| ferret misbehavior | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I currently have two ferrets, Lilith a 3 or 4 year old female (she's a rescue from a bad owner and ... A: Litterbox training can be a challenge, especially in a ferret this young. I would also say that he ... | |
| Ferrets | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I am curios what are ferrets more closely related to cats or dog. also are ferret related to ... A: You can't say they are more closely related to a cat or a dog since I wouldn't say that a dog was ... | |
| new ferret | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old male ferret named Bandit that I have had since he was almost 3 months old. I ... A: Generally, I recommend not separating them as this can make it worse. If she screams, separate them ... | |
| Ferret biting/shaking baby ferret | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I have an older female, probably a little over a year old and I recently purchased 2 baby ferrets ... A: Screaming is not a good sign. Did you introduce them all together in a neutral space? Try placing ... | |
| Ferrets- Training help! | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: . I just moved into a new apt from a house, just a few days ago with my two ferrets, Maurice (1 1/2 ... A: It sounds like you were very lucky with your first ferret. Maurice may have realized that the more ... | |
| Ferrets with litter tray problems | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: I have 6 young ferrets ranging from 7-12 weeks of age which are all living together in my laundry. ... A: In my own experience litter box use depends a great deal on mom's influence. Also, for that many ... | |
| Ferret Diet | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I am new to owning ferrets. I got 2 a few months ago. Rolland who is 4 and Cinnabon who is 1. I ... A: I am not sure why you changed them from a ferret food to something else, but I always recommend a ... | |
| agressive over sweets | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: We just purchased our second ferret..she is a female born decemeber 19..she has never been given any ... A: Not only is that unusual behavior, but she shouldn't be able to have anything like that. As ... | |
| ferret and food | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: This a a follow up to a question I asked a few weeks ago (it won't let me click the ask a follow up ... A: Kitten food (if that is all she will eat) is fine. I would continue to blend the foods (both mix ... | |
| Ferret | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I have recently bought a ferret from a previous owner who no longer wanted him, hes albino and is 18 ... A: It sounds like he is very under socialized and probably afraid of people. Keep all interactions ... | |
| ferrets chewing up stuff in cage | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: My 4month old boy is chewing the hard plastic slide that goes up the next level. Is that a sign of a ... A: It sounds like he is possibly lacking enrichment. Ferrets need daily interaction with people or ... | |
| Ferret won't take treats | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: This is my first time owning a ferret and we just got him like three weeks ago. My ferret Karn won't ... A: It may just take him time to settle into his new home before he takes a treat or he may just not ... | |
| 7th grade speech | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I am a seventh grader at Cedar Park Christian School, and I would like to ask you a few questions ... A: I will answer most of these, but I also suggest you find other sources for information. 1. What ... | |
| Raw food diet | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I'm in the process of switching my 2 boys (both 2 years old) onto a mostly raw meat diet. I only ... A: I am glad you are trying to work on a raw diet. Just be careful that you also keep them interested ... | |
| Raw food diet | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I'm in the process of switching my 2 boys (both 2 years old) onto a mostly raw meat diet. I only ... A: In general you want to steer clear of beef - it is quite fattening. Mice and rabbit are great. ... | |
| kit nip-trainng and play | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: i have just a acquired a 9 week old kit and am a first timer. i have read in your previous post that ... A: Much like a puppy, ferret kits nip and explore the world with their teeth. This is normal behavior. ... | |
| My ferret won't stop biting | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I recently bought two new ferrets (these are not my first ferrets I had two before them)and they are ... A: Much like a puppy, ferret kits nip and explore the world with their teeth. This is normal behavior. ... | |
| Should I separate them? | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 male ferrets who were all gotten at different times. They live in a FN142 with lots of ... A: If the hair loss is all-over the adrenal is a possibility. If the hair loss is up by the neck, then ... | |
| Should I separate them? | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 male ferrets who were all gotten at different times. They live in a FN142 with lots of ... A: You could always try to separate them (and rotate them so that the oldest and youngest can still see ... | |
| New to Ferrets | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I have never owned a ferret before. I have only been around them twice in my life. I think they ... A: Start by buying or borrowing the book "Ferrets for Dummies" as it is the best resource available. ... | |
| Zorro | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I had a wonderful response and experience with J. Rodgers last year and just wanted to let someone ... A: I have had ferrets last 1-2 years treated with Pred (just keep upping the dose per vet instructions) ... | |
| Concerns with Molly | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a girl ferret. I rescued her from these 5 boys that decided they did not want her. At the ... A: First, ferrets are obligate carnivores and should not eat fruits or vegetables. Cheerios are carbs ... | |
| Just some basic help questions | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: My ferret Benito (we just call him Benny) just turned 1 year old a few days ago. I got him from a ... A: I'll start with the easy question. In general (unless they are gross) I don't bath ferrets and I ... | |
| Young Female Ferret | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: We just got our first ferret and its a female around 9 to 10 weeks old. At the moment we have a ... A: At that young, of course she is going to bite! Just like puppies, baby ferrets explore the world ... | |
| ferret breeding | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: i keep 7 ferrets (5 hobs and 2 jills) all together in a big hutch and they are due to come in to ... A: Just to be safe, I would not house the hobs together. I have very little experience with ferret ... | |
| ferret litterbox training | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: Our family recently got our first ferret. Samantha is a 3 month old female,spayed with glands ... A: I'll start with the bad news - ferrets are not usually easy to litter box train! Often, you can ... | |
| my ferret is mean and bossy | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: my ferret nips everyones toes, i thought it wawsjust her youngnes but she is over a year she also is ... A: I'm not being mean, just honest. If you "hate" an animal, then it is best to find that animal a new ... | |
| my ferret is mean and bossy | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: my ferret nips everyones toes, i thought it wawsjust her youngnes but she is over a year she also is ... A: It sounds like your attitude to the ferret is influencing her behavior. She isn't mean or bossy or ... | |
| Digging and Biting | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I currently own three ferrets. I have sisters Apollo and Nova who are both right around 2 years old ... A: Digging: You can offer him a safe and fun place that he is allowed to dig using play sand. You can ... | |
| Is A Ferret Right For Me? | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: My parents are unsure about getting me a ferret for the holidays. I really would like one, but I'm ... A: The best answer I can give you is: Research. There is a ton of information on-line and the best ... | |
| kits and brain damage | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: i have a strange question for you that im about to try and research which is something im not very ... A: I can only offer a suggestion and that is that it is possible for them to have brain damage. In ... | |
| Ferret bullying dog | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a ferret Kiwi that was wild (in the sense of untouched by humans)until I got her (at an ... A: Knowing dogs and ferrets, this is probably a case where the two should never be allowed to play ... | |
| ferret bitting problem | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: What can i do to get my new ferret to stop bitting the ferret i have had for the past few months? A: It really depends on a lot of factors. If your ferret is a baby, then just like puppies; they bite. ... | |
| Litter training and other baby related questions | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has a ferret, Kessler, that is about 5 months old, he's very healthy, happy, playful and ... A: That is pretty small for a male ferrets so I assume he is very young? It is common for young ... | |
| 1 year old hob biting | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: i got a year old hob from a woman because she couldn't find the time for him anymore but he has a ... A: Introducing another ferret can help with "play" related biting since he can bite the other ferret. ... | |
| new ferrets | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: me and partner have recently got 2 females 9-11 weeks old. we've had them a week. they aren't from ... A: It sounds like you are finding out a little about her personality. Remember that ferrets develop ... | |
| Getting along | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: We have a problem with helping our ferrets get along and need some help and advice. We have had ... A: It may take a while for Lola to be OK with Tonka since she has a pretty stressful history with new ... | |
| Adding to Ferret group | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a ferret Ber who is 1half yrs old, I introduced one gill as a baby and he pulled and hauled ... A: It could be that Ber doesn't like babies, it also could be that he has a harder time adjusting to ... | |
| Training a ferret | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I have recently bought a ferret and would like to know if they can learn tricks, and if so, what can ... A: Training a ferret is much like training a puppy. You can teach them a number of "tricks" using ... | |
| Biting baby... | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: Actually, he does not even try to nip my son and my husband just holds him by the scruff of his neck ... A: Not all ferrets are great about using the litter box, it is just they way they are but I do suggest ... | |
| Current ferrer owner- New ferret. | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: . I have a few concerns.. In june, i had to put my very first ferret, karat, to sleep due to an ... A: I am not sure how much I can help you since it seems more like grief rather than a behavior issue. ... | |
| New baby ferret? | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: Just a couple real quick questions: after much research we purchased a 2 month old little boy that ... A: They don't usually have favorites, but they often (like any animal or child) know who lets them get ... | |
| First Time Ferret Fan | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I got my first ferret, Milo, around a week ago for my birthday. He's a year old and the family we ... A: It may be that he needs time to adjust, but he also needs a vet check-up. There could be a reason ... | |
| biting | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: hey, i have just bought my first ever ferret, a 10-12 week old (polecat) from a ferret breeder at a ... A: Since he is quite young and much like a puppy, ferrets will bite anything they can. He may also be ... | |
| My ferrets - rattail and getting along | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I actually have a few questions. First off I have a female (Marshalls brand) she is almost 3 years ... A: Regarding the rat-tail - have her checked out by your ferret vet as it can easily be adrenal or ... | |
| About all of my ferrets | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: Alright I have 5 ferrets and i have questions about some of them. I just got 2 new ferrets, Jack ... A: I am going to address the fabric eating issue since it is an important health issue. First, please ... | |
| Ferret seems to hate new kitten. | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I have two adult ferrets. I have been their proud mommy for four years. They have never had any ... A: In my own experience, as the kitten gets older he will learn to get away (5 weeks is very young for ... | |
| hissin ferret | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: she is about 4 months old i got her from petco all of the sudden she started to bit my toes she ... A: Baby ferrets, just like any baby animal goes through a process of biting things and it is normal. ... | |
| toileting and nipping | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I've got a polecat about 2 weeks ago, he is only 10 weeks and hes fab. Just a couple problems ... A: I would certainly leave him in the cage when you are not home to supervise his potty habits as most ... | |
| Ferret bites even after bitter apple =[ | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: I really want her to stop biting. She is 8 months old and I cant even get her out of her cage with ... A: Ferrets usually bite for a specific reason. Without knowing how long you have had her and the cage ... | |
| ferret loss | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I ran across your website while searching for information on grieving ferrets. I had 2 ferrets, they ... A: Like most pets and people, ferrets get used to routine and order. The death of a cagemate and the ... | |
| Ferret attacks | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I am a first time ferret owner. My little girl Farrah is about 2.5 years old. I got her from ... A: It sounds like there is something reinforcing the behavior with your grandmother - probably your ... | |
| ferret biting | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 and a half year old sabel girl ferret. Her name is spider and she has a problem with ... A: There is always a reason for a ferret to bite - fear, she doesn't want to be handled/pick-up, lack ... | |
| Litter Box Training | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: we have two ferrets. Sweeney we got when she was 3 months old, and she really took to the litter ... A: Not all ferrets are going to use a litter box like a cat and it seems you have one of these. In ... | |
| Nipping ferret | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have just brought my ferret home and now I have a problem with her nipping all the time. I went ... A: I assume she is quite young and much like a puppy, ferrets will bite anything they can. She may ... | |
| aggression after speying in ferrets | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a client with 5 female ferrets and one male. We don't deal with ferrets very much as it is ... A: This is a tough one. I would usually attribute aggression, especially sudden aggression, to adrenal ... | |
| Chewing and Eating | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I just got a new baby boy who is a little under three months old. I had originally put old t-shirts ... A: Even if he isn't ingesting fabric, chewing on metal, fabric, or tennis balls is bad news for ferret ... | |
| Ferret behavior: Chewing bedding and toys | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: We purchased a 5-mo female ferret from PetCo two weeks ago. This is the first ferret I have owned, ... A: Even if she isn't ingesting fabric, chewing on metal, fabric, or tennis balls is bad news for ferret ... | |
| Ferret bting my boston terrier | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Ok.. so I know ferrets like to play around and wrestle, and I do this with them as they play with ... A: I am not sure why she is attacking, but I would be careful. Terriers are not always the best ... | |
| Ferret biting | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: We got our ferret the other day she is about 3 months old and she is constantly attacking us. when ... A: Your ferret is only young and much like puppies, ferrets test the world with their mouths until they ... | |
| Hissing ferret! | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I just recently got my first ferret about a week ago. He's three months old and up until recently ... A: Just expect a little craziness when you let him out. It is also OK if he rips his toys as long as ... | |
| Female Behavior Issues | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have had Ryoko, my female ferret, for two months now after purchasing her from a local Petco. She ... A: It sounds like you are on the right track dealing with the biting. It takes time to form a bond ... | |
| Female Behavior Issues | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have had Ryoko, my female ferret, for two months now after purchasing her from a local Petco. She ... A: You ask a lot of questions here, but I can address a few easily. Litter training a ferret is a ... | |
| Suckling? | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 week old male ferret that is fixed and has been with us since he was 8 weeks old. We ... A: It is possible it is his age as he was very young when you got him and he is acting like she is a ... | |
| 1st ferret | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm interested in getting a ferret. I have been wanting one for a while now and just have some ... A: My area is behavior and I can't really answer most of these questions for you. Vet prices differ by ... | |
| Female Ferrets Fighting | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I currently have 2 older ferrets. My girl (Rascal) is 2 1/2 years old and my boy (Petey) is 2 years ... A: It is possible they will learn to get along, especially since they did at first. Darla may not have ... | |
| New ferret and old ferret hate each other :( | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I have had an old male ferret for nearly 6 years, and for Christmas i got a new little girl panda ... A: Owen is used to being alone and if he hasn't been around other ferrets for his 6 years with you, ... | |
| Introducing a new boy | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I currently own two ferrets, Freyja (7 month sprite) and Odin (9 month gib) - but rescue and have ... A: It seem like you are on the right track except for swapping their smells as this can sometimes make ... | |
| ferret only will eat dog food | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have had my 9 month old ferret for 3 weeks now and I also have 2 large dogs. My ferret will only ... A: First, she needs to get to the vet for the diarrhea. Since a ferret is so small, it doesn't take a ... | |
| Ferret Feeding | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: my ferret's name is Lillie and lately i haven't been able to buy her the ferret food she normally ... A: Ferrets imprint on food at a young age and if she hasn't been exposed to other foods it may take a ... | |
| Biting Jill | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I got a Jill from a shelter a month ago. She is now six months. After a week and a half of play ... A: I am sure it is a mix of under-socialization and probably hormones. After she is spayed, give her a ... | |
| voiding on my floor!!!!! | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: This is my first visit and have felt completely validated in my care for my lovelies. I acquired 2 ... A: It will probably be an uphill battle until Wilson passes because Pooker is learning that she can go ... | |
| Aggressive over a sweet treat? | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old female ferret. I've had her about 3 weeks now and she been a great addition to ... A: She doesn't have to like sweets (although I am not sure that is a true statement) to steal ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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" ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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" ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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/ ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
Ferrets
Answers by Expert:
Ailigh Vanderbush
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am a certified pet behaviorist and own a consultation business. I can answer questions about all aspects of ferret care, especially behavior problems. I am not a vet, but can direct you to exotic vets if needed. Feel free to check out my web site www.animalia.us
Experience
I have had ferrets for a number of years, have raised kits and have spoken at ferret conferences. I am a certified pet behaviorist and own a consultation business, Animalia.
Organizations
IAABC, Circle City Ferret Club
Publications
Ferrets USA
Education/Credentials
CABT
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