| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Sudden Biting | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I've recently started having problems (well one problem, a very painful problem!!) with my ferret. ...
A: It sounds like your little guy is showing some sexual aggression. Since he has not been neutered, ...
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| please help, same bruising & bedwetting | 11/11/2009 |
Q: my ferret just got sick within the past couple days. i couldn't find her for a day, the next day ...
A: The owner of the ferret with the bruising never gave me an update, so I am not sure how that turned ...
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| Hairloss around shoulders? | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I have a male ferret who I've noticed has thinning hair by his shoulders and on his tummy. It's ...
A: Adrenal disease is a possibility. It manifests itself in different ways. Some ferrets become ...
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| my ferret is very skinny and has almost no hair please help | 11/9/2009 |
Q: my ferret has been losing hair and getting skinner, at first it wasnt that bad, but recently he's ...
A: While there can be MANY causes for weight and hair loss, the most common condition in ferrets is ...
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| snezzing, and sleeping all the time | 11/8/2009 |
Q: my ferret is a girl we have had her for little under a year and now after her being hyper for all ...
A: It is very likely that your ferret contracted an upper respiratory infection. They can get certain ...
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| Wheezing Ferret | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Yesterday I noticed that my ferret Weezy was coughing a little. Then in the night I noticed how it ...
A: You are doing the appropriate thing to watch her closely. If her breathing gets any worse, she ...
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| Ferret colors | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I have just adopted a new furry friend! I've named him mitch he's a 5-6 month old lil gent and he's ...
A: Congradulations on your new addition to your family! He's a cutie =D Colors are difficult to ...
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| feeding ferrets | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I ran out of ferret food and can't get out till morning is there something I can give her for the ...
A: Since it will be difficult to obtain ferret food tonight, I recommend offering the best quality food ...
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| Ferrets Size | 10/30/2009 |
Q: just curious what the normal size like weight & length of about a year or 2yr old female ferret ...
A: I create a mixture of three of the brands since no one particular is perfect. My current diet is a ...
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| Ferrets Size | 10/30/2009 |
Q: just curious what the normal size like weight & length of about a year or 2yr old female ferret ...
A: Ferrets are a sexually dimorphic species which means that males tend to be much larger than the ...
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| New Pet | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I've been considering getting a pet ferret. I currently have a rat, Aspen, but she is almost 3 and a ...
A: Many people go to school or have full time jobs and still have time to offer their pets. For ...
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| ferret ear problems | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have a ferret named Sadie who is about 7 months old. She recently has started waking herself up ...
A: Ear scratching can be caused by any number of things. It was good that you took her to your vet and ...
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| New Pet | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I've been considering getting a pet ferret. I currently have a rat, Aspen, but she is almost 3 and a ...
A: Ferrets make wonderful pets for the right person. A responsible person is capable of owning and ...
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| five month old lily shaking | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I am the proud owner of a silver mitt fuzzball by the name of lily. My baby seem's to be healthy, ...
A: I have a certain affinity for silver mitts myself. They are beautiful! If you look in my prfile, ...
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| Normal Behavior breathing problems | 8/15/2009 |
Q: my ferret boo who we adopted 2weeks ago and is about 10months old is eating drinking and playing but ...
A: The first thing you should do when adopting a pet is bring her for a checkup. Not only is this to ...
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| sick and hiding her head | 8/14/2009 |
Q: i hope you can help..my ferret spent the night vomiting and then when i put her in her pen she ...
A: My ferret hides her head whenever she is nauseous too. Since your kid spent the night vomiting, she ...
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| Mixing vetasyl and jim's sop | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I am going to use the easy and uncle Jim's soup mix to treat my ferrets for hairballs. My question ...
A: Vetasyl is an excellent way to help prevent hairballs in ferrets. You want the 500 mg capsules which ...
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| ferret odor elimination | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I am considering renting an apartment to a couple that have 6 ferrets. They are very good about the ...
A: I'm surprised that you are the first land lord to ask me this question. It depends on you, the ...
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| comment... | 8/10/2009 |
Q: Please tell Miss Jacqie that my question was NOT a homework question. I'm 41! That was a very rude ...
A: That is an excellent question, but I can see why it might be difficult to answer without access to ...
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| May be ferret illness . . | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I rescued a ferret from a very rather disturbing home , it was dirty and she wasn't well taken care ...
A: A ferret that has lost a lot of weight and is falling on her face needs to see the vet ASAP. It ...
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| comment... | 8/8/2009 |
Q: Please tell Miss Jacqie that my question was NOT a homework question. I'm 41! That was a very rude ...
A: I am sorry you had a bad experience with Jacquie. She is one of the most knowledgeable and in my ...
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| about my ferret Bling Bling | 8/6/2009 |
Q: why do he intake some of his urine he's 3yrs old
A: Poor Bling Bling. I know how stressful it is to see your kid doing something strange like that! I ...
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| ferrret.....is it Play...or problem | 8/3/2009 |
Q: We love our Ferret....well I knew my girls would.....I thought for sure the smelly lil thing would ...
A: Ferrets are great pets, and she sounds like a lot of fun! I bet she gets into everything =D The ...
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| Ferret Smell | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I am not a ferret owner yet, but have been doing my research before pursuing getting one. The ...
A: Ferrets make wonderful pets for someone who has the time for them. I am a graduate student now, and ...
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| fleas on ferrets | 7/24/2009 |
Q: i was just wondering what you use as a monthly flea control. I was told not to use frontline, which ...
A: This is an excellent question!! Not only do fleas carry nasty buggies such as tapeworms, but ...
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| ferret illness | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I wonder if you could help me. I have 3 ferrets, Jeremy is approx 6 yrs old. He has recently started ...
A: Insulinoma was the first thing to come to mind, especially if he seems dazed or confused before the ...
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| Serious Biting | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I have 3 ferrets, 1 girl and 2 boys. About a month ago we adopted the third, an 8 month old male, ...
A: It is nice to hear from you! It is possible he was not held much and does not understand he is ...
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| ferrets | 7/13/2009 |
Q: What can happen to ferrets by shampooing them with human shampoo? can they die or get any type of ...
A: Human shampoo often contains ingredients that can cause skin and eye irritation to the ferrets. It ...
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| 2 male littermates living together | 7/12/2009 |
Q: i was thinking of buying 2 un neutered hobs that are littermates and need to know if they will get ...
A: Two un-neutered male ferrets are VERY unlikely to get along, even if they are litter mates. As they ...
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| Ferret food | 7/11/2009 |
Q: This is really not a question, but I was concerned, about a suggestion on foods for ferrets that I ...
A: I completely agree. Byproducts are empty calories and contain minimal nutritional value. Wysong ...
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| Switching Ferret Foods | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I have two older female ferrets, eight and five years old, who have been raised on Marshall Ferret ...
A: YES, diet is the #1 most important thing for an owner to be aware of. Poor nutrition can cause all ...
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| redness | 7/9/2009 |
Q: About a week ago i got a ferret and i searched about caring for ferrets and hygine and they said ...
A: I do have several questions that might help. First, how old is he? I am guessing he is rather ...
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| diarrhea | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I recently adopted two ferrets from a pet store that had been placed in a dumpster. they were in a ...
A: I read your name wrong! Sorry!) I bet your new ferrets are adorable!! What did you name them? I ...
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| adrenal disease | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I have a four year old female ferret that will probably need another surgery for adrenal disease, ...
A: Ah, thank you for the clarification! That helped immensely =) The gland itself cannot grow back. ...
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| adrenal disease | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I have a four year old female ferret that will probably need another surgery for adrenal disease, ...
A: I am so sorry to hear your ferret has adrenal disease. My question is... why does she need a third ...
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| I think my ferret is to thin? | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I think my ferret is to thin. It feels like u can feel every bone when u pick him up and feels like ...
A: My ferret did the exact same thing when he was neutered at 8 months of age. He dropped from a 4 lb ...
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| ferret and new puppy | 6/29/2009 |
Q: .i have a male ferret that is six months old I've had him for about three months..my husband just ...
A: Congrats on the new puppy! They are so cute at that age =D Animals are pretty accepting of others ...
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| Age | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I have recently adopted my ferrets about 6 months ago, they didn't tell me how old they were and was ...
A: Congrats on the new additions to your family! More ferrets means more fun! It is very difficult to ...
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| Ferret with heart disease | 6/17/2009 |
Q: My ferret (Tubbs) was diagnosed with heart disease... From the sonogram (Sorry, not sure of the ...
A: Poor Tubbs! (What a great name by the way). It is a good thing you had an ultrasound down... that ...
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| diarrhea | 6/15/2009 |
Q: ok i have a 3 1/2 month old ferret. named weezy, she weighs in at 1 lb 2 oz. when i very first took ...
A: Strongid is a very common dewormer that clears out most parasites. I am doubtful that would have ...
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| few questions | 6/14/2009 |
Q: First off how long do ferrets live? And as for their diet, weve been feeding them dry food and dry ...
A: It is very important to know about the critters you offer for sale. Ferrets live between 6-10 ...
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| Ferret adrenal | 6/10/2009 |
Q: My male ferret is 6 yrs old. His symptoms are complete baldness around the neck/shoulders & leading ...
A: Those sound like classic symptoms of adrenal disease to me. If you are concerned that your ...
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| lupron | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My 5 year old ferret is taking orbax 5.7mg, for a severe infection. He is over due for his lupron ...
A: This is a question to ask your veterinarian. Lupron is generally a well tolerated drug, but the ...
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| Elderly ferret | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I rescued an older ferret named Booger this time last year from my neighbors. They said that they ...
A: Poor Booger. It seems like she has gone through a lot. Since she has been sickly most of her life, ...
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| open sore on back | 6/7/2009 |
Q: our ferret has a open sore on its back. it is smaller than a dime. has a small black spot. light ...
A: Open wounds or sores need to be treated by your veterinarian. Even a small puncture can quickly ...
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| bathroom - poop | 6/5/2009 |
Q: My 2 ferrets are acting completely normal.....they play and act always.they eat and drink.normally. ...
A: Both are still acting normally? They are eating, drinking and urinating? Are you sure they are not ...
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| ferret, redness just above eye | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have had ferrets for about 5 years now. My oldest Miso woke up two days ago with a redness just ...
A: It sounds like this could be a mild allergic reaction, or perhaps your he was bitten by another who ...
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| My Ferret Is Dying i dont know why | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I have had my ferrets for about 7 years now and i bought 1 of them that was 2-3 years old. the other ...
A: The symptoms you are describing do not sound good. He needs to be seen by your vet ASAP. The ...
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| Ferret death | 6/2/2009 |
Q: My ferret (Zoe) just died from cancer and my other ferret (Abi) is with out her cage mate now, My ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of little Zoe. Both you and Abi must miss her very much =( ...
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| Side effects of Lupron | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have a male ferret, Pooh, about 7 years old. I've had for 5 years and he wandered into our ...
A: Poor Pooh! I am so sorry to hear... Adrenal is a horibble disease that affects thousands of ...
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| picky eater | 5/31/2009 |
Q: my ferret is a BIG picky eater. how do i get her use to eating a new brand of food? and is Marshall ...
A: Some ferrets are very, VERY picky about what they eat. Imprinting on a certain type of food happens ...
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| my ferrett has worms | 5/30/2009 |
Q: please help i just noticed today that my 2 ferrets have worms in their cage i believe that they are ...
A: To treat ANY form of parasite, your ferret will HAVE to see a vet. There are NO over the counter ...
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| Male ferret rough behavior | 5/29/2009 |
Q: we have a female ferret and they get along fine. My question is with the two males, when we first ...
A: Congratulations on the new additions to the family! I agree, although adopting a ferret is ...
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| ferret with lump on side of neck | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I just read about a ferret with a hard lump on the bottom of his neck. My ferret rapidly developed ...
A: Your poor girl! It is unfortunate how quickly some of these lumps arise. One day she is fine, and ...
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| Introducing Ferrets | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have to neutered females, approx 9-10 months old. One I have had from eight weeks old and we have ...
A: Congratulations on the new addition to the family! I agree, although adopting a ferret is WONDERFUL ...
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| Vomit | 5/26/2009 |
Q: I have owned quite a few ferrets but this is a new one to me. I have 2 ferrets currently and both ...
A: I would not be concerned if your ferret vomited once and is acting normally. Sometimes a pet eats ...
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| Ferret with possible allergies | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I have a male ferret (3 years old this dec) who has developed a rash (missing hair in these areas ...
A: Allergies do occur in ferrets, just as cats, dogs and people! Often the cause is difficult to ...
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| Ferret stressed? | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I had 3 males, and we were looking to add a few more to the group. We brought home 2 girls, but the ...
A: It is not surprising that Dean is showing signs of stress. Ferrets are social animals, but as they ...
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| Overweight Ferret | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I have a male ferret.He is 1 years old.He is kind of fat.He eats to much and he eats so much I have ...
A: It sounds like your vet is not very well versed with ferrets. Diets are NOT a good idea, and I ...
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| ferret | 5/9/2009 |
Q: i bought a ferret from the pet store last night and it goes to the batrhroom frequently i know every ...
A: I bet your new ferret is adorable!! They are always so cute when they are young :) What did you ...
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| Lump, Bump. Under neck. | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I bought 2 ferrets a year and a half ago. They have never been sick and have never gone to the vet ...
A: The poor kid! It is odd something like that would develp so suddenly. If it were an abscess it ...
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| hairballs | 5/6/2009 |
Q: can you tell me something that isn't full of sugar that i can give my ferret in the UK for ...
A: I am not sure of any places sell Vetsyl in the UK. You can try Petmeds.com and see if they ship ...
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| older sick ferret | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I'm wanting some advice on an older sick ferret I have named Rex. Sorry in advance for the LONG ...
A: Poor Rex! He sounds like such a sweet-heart! You are certainly doing a lot to help him, especially ...
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| ferrets and hiccups | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Just a quick (probably stupid) question. Do ferrets get hiccups? My boys were playing and I noticed ...
A: No question is a stupid one! Never be ashamed for asking =) Ferrets can get hiccups. It is a ...
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| hairballs | 5/1/2009 |
Q: can you tell me something that isn't full of sugar that i can give my ferret in the UK for ...
A: Ferrets can get intestinal obstructions from hairballs although it is rare. To be safe, it is best ...
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| Ferret Hurt Foot | 4/29/2009 |
Q: My ferret is favoring his back left foot. When I tried to check it, he whimpered lightly. Also, he ...
A: Victoria, The poor kid! That sounds uncomfortable. I hope he starts feeling better on his own, ...
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| Ferrett breeding | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Currently have a Jill and Hob, got them last year october time approx 10 weeks I think. Vet ...
A: You should keep her separate for the rest of her pregnancy and until the kits are weened. Male ...
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| Ferret Basics | 4/27/2009 |
Q: i went to the petstore today and basically fell in love with these little animals. I am kind of ...
A: Wow, to write every bit of what to expect would take a book or two! I can try and cover the basics ...
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| Stomach lump?? | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I recently got a ferret March 26 from a Humane society. We know she has Adrenal and is an older ...
A: That is so kind of you to adopt an older ferret!! So few find loving homes. As far as what the ...
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| my baby ferret | 4/25/2009 |
Q: my question was about the diferent care for deaf ferrets, because i knew he was deaf just by lookin ...
A: Aww what a cute little ferret! Blizzard sounds like the perfect name for him =) Certain white ...
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| biting | 4/23/2009 |
Q: how do i get my ferett to stop biting? and my ferret was born about 5 months ago and backs away from ...
A: Kittens bite, puppies bite, even children bite! It is a natural way to explore the world around ...
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| Chronic diarrhea in a 4 yr old male ferret | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I am at my wits end. I have a 4yr old male ferret that has had chronic diarrhea for almost a year ...
A: Chronic diarrhea can be a very stressful situation for both you and the little guy. The medication ...
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| cliping ferrets claws | 4/13/2009 |
Q: i got a ferret from the rspca her claws started to grow long how are you supost to keep them staying ...
A: Clipping a ferret's nails can be easily done. You can use either a human nail clipper or a cat ...
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| Ferret can't pee, had lupron shot last Thurs | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I am not sure if this even still is an active link, if you get this, please email me immediately as ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about Rajah. That is unfortunate he is ill over a holiday when it is ...
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| Eye Problem | 4/11/2009 |
Q: My white ferret with black eyes, has a swollen area under his left eye. He keeps this eye slightly ...
A: Poor little guy! There are two things that come to mind. The first is some sort of allergic ...
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| fleas | 4/8/2009 |
Q: It's hard to find an effective flea treatment for ferrets, (for example like FrontLine for dogs and ...
A: Ferrets can certainly get fleas, and since they have a higher body temperature than cats and dogs, ...
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| sick | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I've had my ferret for about a month now. She's a very energetic little thing. She's around 6 ...
A: Your ferret must be so cute at 6 months old! I love them at that age, they get into everything and ...
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| My ferret poops white gooey liquid | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have three ferrets. George, Miko, and Nermal. George and Nermal are the best of friends and play ...
A: A white liquid is not normal, but it is difficult to determine what the problem might be without an ...
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| Summer is not feeling well. | 4/3/2009 |
Q: Summer has always been a very active Ferret and i have never had any problems until recently i ...
A: Nutrition is VERY important to these guys, and not all ferret foods are good for them. Chronic ...
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| lyphoma | 4/2/2009 |
Q: My beautiful ferret Pheobe is only 2yrs old. Sadly I've had to put her to sleep today. A week ago I ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about Pheobe. It is very hard to loose a pet as well as a close friend. My ...
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| putting an 8 week old ferret in the same cage a an 8 month old ferret | 4/1/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: Hello Ashley, Congratulations on the new ferret! They are so cute at 8 weeks old. ...
A: It's so very difficult to litter train ferrets, but there are several things to try. First of ...
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| Tapeworms | 3/31/2009 |
Q: What is the treatment and dosage for tapeworms in ferrets?
A: Tapeworms are often given to ferrets through fleas. This can be dangerous due to the combination of ...
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| ferret lumps | 3/30/2009 |
Q: my young adult male ferret had a scab on his ear,it healed up but a few weeks later a pea sized lump ...
A: It sounds like that could be a small abscess that is not healing properly. These form when there is ...
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| putting an 8 week old ferret in the same cage a an 8 month old ferret | 3/29/2009 |
Q: hi i have had my ferret Abby for about 4 months i think shes around 8 months old now & a few days ...
A: Congratulations on the new ferret! They are so cute at 8 weeks old. Especially at that young age, ...
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| My ferret stopped using his litter box! | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I recently bought my little ferret who is about 10 weeks old, about a month ago. At first he used ...
A: Litter training a ferret can be difficult. He is probably getting lazy now that he has settled into ...
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| crying? | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have this ferret but she was getting on my way so I'll push her little bit and she would turn her ...
A: Ferrets make a wide variety of noises, and some are more vocal than others. They don't really cry ...
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| Ferret possible blockage | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My son adopted a 5 month old ferret 2 weeks ago. The first week he pooped a lot and they seemed ...
A: I have a few questions that might make the situation a bit clearer. How is he acting? Is he eating ...
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| Litter | 3/15/2009 |
Q: Do you think it's okay to use wood pellets for ferret litter? Its 100% natural, no added stuff. ...
A: I would not use wood pellet litter for two reasons. The first is it is often dusty and can cause ...
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| road trip | 3/14/2009 |
Q: My famimly and I are going to go to Utah and we are going to go to bring our ferrets. It is going to ...
A: A road-trip to Utah sounds like a fun time! Although I have never been, I have heard the parks are ...
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| really small | 3/13/2009 |
Q: thier food bowl is never empty and i use ferret diet food
A: Nutrition is VERY important to these guys, and not all ferret foods are good for them. First I will ...
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| adrenal tumor, itching | 3/12/2009 |
Q: Hey, My 5 year old girl has an adrenal tumor. I was just curious if there was anything I could do ...
A: There is not too much you can do to help itching. The spray might be a prescription steroid ...
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| ferret | 3/11/2009 |
Q: hey my ferret is about 11 weeks old. i have been feeding her the marshall ferret diet, i think she ...
A: Sorry this response will be long.. but there is plenty to cover! I will go over diet last, since ...
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| bedding | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I'm getting a ferret in april but i just wanted to no if it is ok to use new baby blankets for the ...
A: Harri, Congratulations on choosing a ferret! They make wonderful companions and provide hours of ...
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| I'm a new ferret owner. | 3/9/2009 |
Q: You've probably been asked all of these questions that I'm about to ask you, but here goes anyways. ...
A: Litter training these guys is tough, isn't it? This is definitely a topic I receive plenty of ...
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| Needing to kow some thing | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I just Rescued a 2 year old female Ferret when she came to to me she was a chunky monkey I have had ...
A: Spirit is such a great name for a ferret! She must love all of the freedom she has running around ...
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| Insulinoma | 3/7/2009 |
Q: My ferret, Pluto has recently been diagnosed with adrenal and has been getting his lupron shots. All ...
A: Poor Pluto! The symptoms you describe could be insulinoma. "Staring into space" is a common thing ...
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| Gastric Ulcers in a 4 yr old ferret | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 yr old male ferret "Woodstock" that was diagnosed, by a vet, with gastric ulcers 3 weeks ...
A: It is possible that the ulcers are a result of stress from loosing his lifelong friend. It is not ...
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| sick ferret | 3/4/2009 |
Q: My male ferret, Rikki Tikki Tosh (AKA Tosh) is almost 4 years old & one of the best ferrets I have ...
A: If you can pretty much rule out an allergy, it is best to take him to your vet and continue with the ...
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| Tail problem | 3/3/2009 |
Q: My feret has a huge ball hanging from the end of her tail and half of it is scabbed and the other ...
A: It sounds like this could be a tumor of some sort. You should have it checked by your vet ASAP to ...
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| False pregnancy-gestation questions | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have a male ferret, Clyde. Clyde had my female ferret, Bonnie pinned down and holding her neck ...
A: It is possible but unlikely that she is pregnant. Like most other animals, pregnancy generally ...
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| sick ferret | 3/1/2009 |
Q: My male ferret, Rikki Tikki Tosh (AKA Tosh) is almost 4 years old & one of the best ferrets I have ...
A: Poor boy! At least he has a great family to care for him. It is difficult to say if Tosh's ...
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| bulging eye | 2/23/2009 |
Q: My ferret is 6 years old and has never had any complaints until today. i noticed that his eye is ...
A: Poor guy! Is he pawing/scratching at the eye? Has any of his behavior changed? It is possible he ...
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| Changes in toileting | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have three rescued ferrets. Honey Pie is generally getting on a bit although my vet isn't quite ...
A: Straining to defecate is not normal behavior, although an impacted anal gland can cause such things. ...
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| Two ferrets with separate issues | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I am a first time ferret owner. I took over the care of a couple of ferrets a little over a year ago ...
A: My little female ferret vomits every now and then as well. It seems to be for no reason and the vet ...
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| sick ferret - very worried | 2/14/2009 |
Q: my little guy used to be a plumb energetic fella. We adopted a friend from our local ferret recuse - ...
A: This sounds very serious, and your little buddy needs to be seen by a vet right away. If possible, ...
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| ferret urination | 2/11/2009 |
Q: can ferrets control when they pee? Or they like rats in the way that they just pee everywhere and ...
A: This is a very thoughtful question. Unless the ferret has a medical condition that causes urinary ...
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| Ferret pottying in food! HELP | 2/10/2009 |
Q: We have 3 ferrets. 2 (both about 3 1/2 years old)of which are potty trained 100, the other (about 3 ...
A: Wow, a bag of food in a week? That's quite a bit! I would be frustrated as well. Has there been ...
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| FERRET HELP PLEASE fur loss, listless, large mass | 2/8/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a female that is 6 years of age who is very ill. We noticed hair loss about 8 months ...
A: Kathy, I am SO sorry to hear about your little girl. Decisions like this are difficult and there ...
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| Ferret pottying in food! HELP | 2/7/2009 |
Q: We have 3 ferrets. 2 (both about 3 1/2 years old)of which are potty trained 100, the other (about 3 ...
A: Sudden changes in behavior are often accompanied by some form of stress. Since this recently ...
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| ferret brush | 2/6/2009 |
Q: this is my second winter that I've had ferrets, and they have grown GIGANTIC winter coats! I'm ...
A: That us wonderful your kids have such nice fur coats! It IS true that there will be fur everywhere ...
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| Ferret Vet | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I've recently purchased a ferret from Petco. He's a happy, healthy 3 month old boy. I've been ...
A: You are not being unrealistic! It is essential that you have a knowledgeable doctor who knows ...
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| Loss of mobility | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I made an emergency vet appointment yesterday for my 3 1/2 yr old ferret Forrest. When letting him ...
A: Poor guy! It was great of you to bring him to your vet right away. Hind limb weakness in ferrets ...
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| Ferret passed Blood | 1/25/2009 |
Q: My ferret Jazzy recently started losing some weight and had some atypical thinning of the fur. She ...
A: Is she urinating more frequently? In small amounts? Something like this could point to a UTI ...
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| age? my new ferret | 1/24/2009 |
Q: a friend of a friend had a little baby ferret wander in their yard, and they knew "through the ...
A: That is wonderful that she finally has a good home! It seems like she has been through a lot. Poor ...
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| losing weight, litter training, etc! | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have 8 ferrets. The three new ones are only 6 months old and are doing great, but my original ones ...
A: There can be many causes for weight loss, but if it affects more than one ferret the reason is ...
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| Ferret Introductions | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Hey Cynthia! (nice name by the way, lol.) I was just wondering: I've had Janie, my 9 month old ...
A: ) Ferrets are social animals and generally do well together. As long as Janie is not showing ...
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| kits | 1/21/2009 |
Q: i currently have a litter of 5 1/2 week old kits who are in the process of being weaned (early due ...
A: They must be ADORABLE. They are so much fun at that age. It is wonderful that you get to see them ...
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| am i doing something wrong help | 1/20/2009 |
Q: i got my 2 little babies well 2 years old and 1 years old a week ago from someone who couldnt take ...
A: It's so kind of you to adopt two older ferrets. It seems they did not have the best care in the ...
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| food and cold weather | 1/15/2009 |
Q: we got the ferret months ago and it will only eat dry food,we also gave the ferret some cat dry ...
A: Sorry for my delayed reply Gina, I was out of state at an interview and forgot to set my status on ...
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| ferret losing weight and molting out of season.....i think | 1/14/2009 |
Q: we have two ferrets both adopted into our family through negligent owners, one dumped outside in ...
A: Sorry for my delayed reply Jon, I was out of state at an interview and forgot to set my status on ...
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| Ferret | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I work in a pet store and have recently got in 2 8 week old ferrets, one of them spends all day ...
A: It is difficult to say if this behavior is abnormal. Some ferret kits are very docile in comparison ...
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| Irritated Butt | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I am vry concerned about my ferett Butterball, shes about 2 years old. She recently has a problem ...
A: Poor Butterball! have you noticed anything odd about her stool? Does she have any diarrhea? Loose ...
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| Jack has a fever | 1/11/2009 |
Q: My male ferret has a fever and is experiencing symptoms of ECE. He is 5 years old. We began him on ...
A: Poor guy! He must be feeling so sick. He is lucky to have someone like you to care for him =) ...
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| ASAP!!! BRUISE FOUND ON FERRET: PIC ENCLOSED | 1/9/2009 |
Q: Recently we were playing with our male ferret, Reno, and we noticed a small, nearly dime-sized ...
A: Sorry for the delayed reply. I have been doing some research to try and place what this may be. ...
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| FAT FERRETS! | 1/7/2009 |
Q: and about 2 months ago, I noticed one of my girls, Wolverina, becoming hugely fat! There had been no ...
A: Wow, four ferrets? Your place must be a fun place! They are great pets aren't they? One is never ...
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| Ferret toenail problem | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Our 2 ferrets, Isabelle and Charley were playing under the couch and Charley starting crying out in ...
A: A toe nail injury is not often an emergency situation, but it can be painful and cause discomfort. ...
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| ferret diet | 1/5/2009 |
Q: i have had my ferret farrah for 6 yrs she is a very tiny sweet little ferret, and has always had a ...
A: Diet is very important to ferrets, and a one that is high in sugar or too many sweet treats is ...
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| Ferret ate Hampster | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I left town and had the animals watched while I was out. I got back and everything was in order ...
A: I am sorry to hear about the hamster. Unfortunately, they are considered a natural "prey" animal to ...
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| Ferret scent | 12/21/2008 |
Q: Is there any way to secure or obtain the musky ferret scent in a bottle, or container? Its said to ...
A: What an interesting question! The musky scent comes from glands, so it would be near-impossible to ...
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| bottle feeding | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I was on craigslist and someone had a ferret that had babies and then apparently got out leaving the ...
A: What a horrible thing for someone to do to kits! I can't believe someone would breed their ferret ...
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| keeping a skinny ferret warm | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Two days ago, my coworker found a half frozen ferret on her back porch. She has passed it to me, as ...
A: How wonderful it is you are helping a ferret in need! It's a good sign he is eating and drinking on ...
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| food recommendations | 11/23/2008 |
Q: my hubby and I and our 2 little stinkers pretty much live on the road in our semi truck and are ...
A: I have been away for several days. I also want to congratulate you for doing research! Proper diet ...
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| New ferret owner | 11/22/2008 |
Q: we are new ferret parents and have no idea what we are doing. I have been researching a little bit ...
A: Congrats on the new fur-kids! I'm sure you've discovered by now that they are tons of fun, but also ...
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| Ferrets | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Do ferrets have dander?
A: Ferrets can have dander. Just like any pet, they can be affected by allergies or a poor diet. If ...
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| Ferret with Bacterial Pneumonia | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I have a female ferret that was just diagnost with Pneumonia the bacterial one. SHe has been to a ...
A: Bacterial infections DO occur in ferrets, although they are relatively rare. Pasturella is a common ...
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| first ferret | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I've actually got a few questions for you. I will be getting my first ferret in about a month and I ...
A: Ferrets are a big responsibility, just like a cat or a dog. They are not cage animals and need your ...
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| vestibular disease | 11/17/2008 |
Q: the vet said that my ferret Kodo has vestibular disease but that there is no know text any where in ...
A: Poor Kodo! He must feel so nauseous with his world spinning around like that. Wow, you are right. ...
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| VERY SICK FERRET | 11/16/2008 |
Q: My ferret (less than six months old I think) has been ill all week and getting worse. Will not ...
A: You need to bring him to an animal emergency vet IMMEDIATELY. A blockage is almost always fatal, ...
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| chewing | 11/15/2008 |
Q: my ferret is chewing on himself and we don't see any fleas on him why is he chewing so much?
A: It sounds like your ferret is a bit itchy! This can be due to allergies, parasitic infection ...
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| Babies | 11/11/2008 |
Q: my ferret had kits on sunday so they are just over two days old. i know she has only had 2 but i ...
A: Congratulations on the new babies! It will be loads of fun to watch them grow up. Sexing a ferret ...
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| Cages | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have many friends who have ferrets as pets. some of them have cages and others dont. do need a ...
A: Cages are a great thing to have but not necessary if the room is well ferret-proofed. Make sure ...
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| bumps on ferrets ears | 11/8/2008 |
Q: My 2 year old BEW male got out of out house monday night. We looked for him outside for hours. It ...
A: It's wonderful that your kid found his way home. You are EXTREMELY lucky. The majority of ferrets ...
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| Ferrets | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I have two boy ferrets and i just read that Marshals is not a good food for them. Im going to change ...
A: Diet is very important for these guys. Especially since most types of ferret food are NOT healthy. ...
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| Ferret not eating or drinking | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have a ferret that over the past week has stopped eating on his own for the most part. He still ...
A: A healthy ferret must eat every 4-6 hours to keep up with its high metabolism. Any anorexia can ...
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| 2 ferrets dead is the other 1 next?? | 10/30/2008 |
Q: About a week a go I found Fiona my albino ferret dead but i got her from my step daughter about 4 ...
A: I am very sorry for your loss. It is difficult to say what may have caused the death of two of your ...
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| My Gizmo | 10/29/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I brought home our little boy about two and a half weeks ago. He is a little ...
A: It is always a challenge to introduce a new ferret into the household. Not only are you new people, ...
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| Insulinoma prognosis | 10/28/2008 |
Q: my little Bella is nearly 6 years old and was diagnosed with insulinoma yesterday (the vet can't be ...
A: I am SO sorry to hear your little girl has insulinoma :( No matter which method of treatment you ...
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| noise | 10/27/2008 |
Q: i have a young ferret. her name is bullet and she is a mess. why do they like to attack feet? and ...
A: I'm so glad I could help answer your questions! Squeak toys are meant to sound like an animal in ...
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| biting feet | 10/24/2008 |
Q: i have a young ferret. her name is bullet and she is a mess. why do they like to attack feet? and ...
A: It seems like you have a bit of training to do! Why do ferret like feet? Think about it from her ...
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| chewing hammock? | 10/23/2008 |
Q: Hey,My ferret sierra is a lovely little girl with lots of personality yet she has a really bad habit ...
A: Some ferrets LOOOOVE to chew, while others couldn't be bothered by fabrics. This varies from ferret ...
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| something terriably wrong with my farrit | 10/22/2008 |
Q: My ferret has been sick for about a week, symptoms are: drowsy,no energy, won't move his back ...
A: This needs to been seen by your veterinarian right away. If possible bring him to the closest ...
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| normal? | 10/21/2008 |
Q: OKay i got a 3 month old baby.. Peanut is his name, 2 weeks ago and ever sence I brought him home ...
A: Peanut, what a perfect name! They are fun at that age =) I bet he keeps you busy. It sounds ...
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| fleas on my ferret and other pet | 10/20/2008 |
Q: i just got a new ferret and his name is Spaz i had for i think little under a month. At first i ...
A: Ferrets can certainly get fleas, and since they have a higher body temperature than cats and dogs, ...
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| 9 Year old ferret with large growth | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 year old ferret that has started with a large growth near her top right hind leg. within ...
A: First of all I would like to congradulate you for keeping your ferret healthy and happy for 9 years. ...
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| diarrhea | 10/18/2008 |
Q: recently my ferret has been pooping a very light colored poop and she has also been doing diarrhea. ...
A: Watch out since too much diarrhea can quickly lead to dehydration and become serious or ...
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| scratched eyebal | 10/17/2008 |
Q: We have 6 ferrets and have slowly been adding them together. Well all but one are in the same cage ...
A: ANY eye injury should be seen ASAP. A scratch to the cornea can be invisible to the human eye, so ...
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| Skin Lesions | 10/16/2008 |
Q: Cynthia, I have a 4.5 year old female ferret names Racie. I have recently noticed hair loss on her ...
A: Racie is such an adorable name! It is a good sign she is acting normally. Ferrets often act ill or ...
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| litter training! | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I have one ferret his name is Yoda! We have been trying to litter train him for awhile now. We've ...
A: Yoda! What a great name. Litter box training is difficult, and no ferret will be perfect 100% of ...
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| Ferret Diet | 10/14/2008 |
Q: How are you? Iīve been a daily reader of the forum for more tha a year now, since I got SIMON. Iīve ...
A: I'm so glad to hear Simon is doing well! Diet is a very important thing that many ferret owners ...
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| Very runny, black ferret stool. | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I just moved in with a friend of mine who has owned this ferret for about two years. We just cleaned ...
A: Could this "tar" you are seeing be fecal material? If so, This needs to be seen by a vet ASAP. A ...
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| under weight??? | 10/9/2008 |
Q: Cynthia, I have had my ferret for a year me and my boyfriend decided he should have a buddy. Gizzy ...
A: In response to your question, it is difficult to tell the exact reason why Gizzy (cute name!) is ...
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| SICK FERRET??? | 10/8/2008 |
Q: ive had my ferret for a year now i dont know how old she is but today i came home and she wouldnt ...
A: This needs to be seen by a vet ASAP. In the meantime, make sure she is eating and drinking. If ...
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| Ferret Diet | 10/7/2008 |
Q: How are you? Iīve been a daily reader of the forum for more tha a year now, since I got SIMON. Iīve ...
A: There are many great experts here (not only ferrets) and they have wonderful advice to share. As ...
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| LOSS OF MY FRIEND BUSTER MY FERRET | 10/5/2008 |
Q: ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON I PLAYED WITH BUSTER AND NOTICED THAT HE HAD LOST A LITTLE WEIGHT BUT HE DIDN'T ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Willie. When a beloved pet dies, It leaves a hole in your heart. ...
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| seedy poop | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I'm really worried since i was reviewing this info on the Internet but i don't know what to do. i ...
A: "Seedy" poop would indicate to me that the food is not being properly digested. Too many ...
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| Ferret Vaccinations | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I just want to say how happy i am that i have found your site. I have yet to find one that seems so ...
A: I don't blame you for being concerned! Vaccines are very important since rabies can be an issue if ...
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| Stress | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have one simple q.If i was away from my ferret for a long time could they get stressed out???
A: The answer depends on how close your ferret is to you! Some ferrets develop very strong bonds with ...
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| outdoors | 9/29/2008 |
Q: i have a question. I own 3 ferrets and hoping to get another soon. so me and my father were ...
A: I do not recommend keeping ferrets outdoors unsupervised for any amount of time. They are not hutch ...
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| Ferret Eye Concern | 9/27/2008 |
Q: This afternoon 2 of my 3 ferrets were playing. My 3 year old male tends to play a bit rough, but ...
A: ANY eye injury should be seen ASAP. A scratch to the cornea is invisible to the human eye. It ...
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| ferret | 9/24/2008 |
Q: She has lost a lot of weight and is very weak because she ca'nt eat.She has always been active and ...
A: Difficulty breathing concerns me far more than weight loss. I would recammend a check-up ASAP, and ...
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| nipping ferret | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I recently took two adult ferrets, an altered male and female, from an abuse situation. The man who ...
A: Ah-ha! I know EXACTLY what you are talking about. Certainly, I can give you some tips about how to ...
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| FERRET DIED | 9/21/2008 |
Q: WHEN I CAME HOME FROM WORK I RAN UP TO MY FERRETS AND WHEN I PULLED THEM OUT MY LITTLE MALE WAS ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Nidia. When a beloved pet dies, It leaves a hole in your heart. ...
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| ferretvite | 9/20/2008 |
Q: i had a 5 yr old weenie dog and a couple of days ago he just died. the night before he was his ...
A: I am SO sorry to hear about your dog! That is such a sad thing to happen. I did some research ...
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| Best types of ferret food | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I actually have several questions and understand if this may take you awhile. Thank you in advance ...
A: Diet is very important for these guys. Especially since most types of ferret food are NOT healthy. ...
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| Younger female agressive toward my older male. | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have a ferret that is about a year old. I got him from a previous owner who could not take care of ...
A: Ferrets are generally social animals, but there ARE exceptions. It sounds like Regal wants to be the ...
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| baby ferrets. | 9/14/2008 |
Q: Do baby ferrets have baby fat that they lose once they get older?
A: In response to your question, every ferret is different. Some slim down as they approach adulthood, ...
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| Ferret itching a lot | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old ferret Brad-lee. In November last year he was diagnosed with an enlarged spleen. ...
A: Poor Brad-lee! It is wonderful that he is acting normally despite his splenic mass. At this point, ...
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| Ferret doesn't like me? | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I recently got a Pet Supermarket male sable ferret named Dmitri. 2 months old according to clerk, ...
A: I'm so glad you opened your home to a ferret in need! That is very kind of you, and she will surely ...
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| Ferret doesn't like me? | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I recently got a Pet Supermarket male sable ferret named Dmitri. 2 months old according to clerk, ...
A: Congratulations on the new fur-baby! Ferrets make wonderful pets, and they form deep attachments to ...
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| ALLERGIC TO FERRET | 9/10/2008 |
Q: MY SON IS HIGHLY ALLERGIC TO CATS AND WE ARE THINKING ABOUT GETTING TWO FERRETS! I NEED TO KNOW ...
A: It's wonderful that you are thinking about adding a ferret to your family. They make great, playful ...
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| General | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have a lil bundle of fur, she is only 3 months old. I got her about a week ago, and when i got her ...
A: That's great to hear she is feeling better! Diet changes can certainly cause an upset tummy. Corn ...
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| ferrets to skinny | 9/8/2008 |
Q: i have two ferrets one is socrates. To me he looks like he is losing weight.My either one is ...
A: How old is little Socrates? A younger ferret is less likely to have a serious disease (although not ...
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| ferret white growth protruding from female parts | 9/7/2008 |
Q: our ferret has a white growth protruding from her fefmale parts. i tried to see if it would pull off ...
A: How old is your little girl? Does the entire area seem swollen and red? These questions may help ...
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| ferrets age | 9/6/2008 |
Q: how can you tell how old a ferret is?
A: It is very difficult to determine the age of any animal. Usually you can get an idea by looking at ...
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| nails | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering if there was any easy way to trim their nails. I usually trim them while ...
A: Yes, there is a tricky way to trim a ferret's nails. Place a bit of peanut butter or ferret-tone on ...
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| scabby fur | 8/18/2008 |
Q: one of my hob polecats has scabby, orange ,brown areas on his back which are not itchy, but ...
A: I would doubt the swimming is causing the scabs since none of your other ferrets are affected. ...
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| Boric Acid and Ferrets | 8/17/2008 |
Q: Okay, we just moved into our new home, and today, when we spoke to the previous owner, he informed ...
A: I found varying reports in my research as well. I would say be careful, especially with the ...
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| My ferret | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I've had 2 ferrets for 2 years now, and I suspect they were both around 1 year of age when I got ...
A: I wonder what he could have gotten into! Is he itchy at all? This sounds a lot like an allergic ...
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| Two Questions About My Carpet Sharks! | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have two Ferrets, Angel and Baby (they were named by a 5 year old!) We have recently gotten ...
A: What is wrong with he names Baby and Angel? I think they are adorable! I tend to name my pets very ...
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| missing hair in female ferret | 8/13/2008 |
Q: (He is a Marshall ferret, and apparently this sort of thing is very common with Marshall ferrets. I ...
A: Nice name! We are of the very few Cynthia's I've heard =) Honestly, I'm not a big fan of Marshall ...
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| Ferret Bedding | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I just got my first Ferret (angel) about a week ago, and I was wondering, if I could use shredded ...
A: Ferrets are great little critters, aren't they? I'm sure you will have many fun and happy years ...
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| Enlarged Spleen | 8/8/2008 |
Q: Okay, my ferret, Latte Expresso has an enlarged spleen. I am from a very poor family and I myself ...
A: An enlarged spleen would need a full workup. Your veterinarian may be worried that there are tumors ...
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| help | 8/7/2008 |
Q: you see i want to get a ferret but my roommate says no cause they stink is there any way to take the ...
A: Ferrets DO have a musky smell, but in no way is it horrible or offensive. In fact, most ferret ...
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| Flubber | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I have a male few month old ferret and a female born on the same day as him.Ive been told by ...
A: Ferrets are not like cats and dogs in that you have to worry about them becoming overweight. They ...
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| Determin a Ferrets age. | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I got my ferret in the middle of june from a un-healthy home. I need to know how to tell the age of ...
A: How kind of you to take in a ferret =) He is sure to have a wonderful home with his new loving ...
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| How much food? | 8/3/2008 |
Q: -) Iīm from Denmark, so please excuse my poor english. How meany % of a ferretīs weight do i give ...
A: Ahh! Now I see. As in the previous answer, ferrets need to be fed every 4-6 hours for as much as ...
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| How much food? | 8/2/2008 |
Q: -) Iīm from Denmark, so please excuse my poor english. How meany % of a ferretīs weight do i give ...
A: Greetings from the USA, Christa! What do you mean by barf diet? Is he vomiting? I'm unsure of ...
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| new ferret | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I adopted a new ferret into my already 2 ferret home( he makes 3) and I was wondering. Would the ...
A: It's great that you have added a new addition to your family! Ferrets are wonderful, it's ...
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| Anti social ferret | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Okay so I have a male ferret who is a little over a year and A female who is going to be a year ...
A: How long have you had these two? Since they were kits, or was one introduced not long ago? If this ...
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| Sneezing Ferrets | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I have two ferrets and they keep sneezing....they are not sick though it does not seem....they are ...
A: Two things come to mind... a cold or some dust up the nose, since they are so close to the ground! ...
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| blockage? | 7/26/2008 |
Q: Cynthia, if my ferret swallowed a foreign body, wouldn't he show signs of a blockage right away?
A: Those guys can get into everything! It's important to keep anything they may swallow far away from ...
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| adrenal disease | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I have 4 of these wonderful fuzz balls and they are my babies. I am heart broken because I fear 2 ...
A: I am SO sorry that some of your kids are showing symptoms of adrenal =( It is a horrible disease in ...
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| lethargy | 7/23/2008 |
Q: ... I own 3 ferret and our oldest on is only about 3 1/2 yrs old...He has always been a very ...
A: It's great that you are such a devoted mom. Not all ferrets can claim to be so lucky! I know how ...
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| ferret | 7/22/2008 |
Q: My ferret seemed to have a cut- that had scabbed up between front legs - doesnt seem to bother it - ...
A: it is great to hear from you again =) Given her age and the further information, I'm thinking it ...
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| Sick Ferret | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I actually picked up my ferret from a man who lived on the streets that had him as a pet. I ...
A: It was so very kind of you to adopt your ferret. He now has a wonderful home with a loving owner :) ...
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| ferret | 7/19/2008 |
Q: My ferret seemed to have a cut- that had scabbed up between front legs - doesnt seem to bother it - ...
A: Its wonderful that you take such great care of your old girl. It is tough to care for an elderly ...
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| ferrets drinking pee | 7/18/2008 |
Q: one he just recently got. they are fighting alot and now the new ferret is drinking the old ferrets ...
A: The behavior you are seeing is not normal. Most ferrets are extremely clean and will not go ...
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| Nipping? Ferret proofing and starter kit? | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how long a kit will be nippy for? I am planning on buying a 8-9 week old ...
A: Hmm I will have to research some reputable breeders in Canada or ones in the US that ship =) What ...
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| Nipping? Ferret proofing and starter kit? | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I was wondering how long a kit will be nippy for? I am planning on buying a 8-9 week old ...
A: It is nice to hear from you! Sorry I could not reply sooner, the site was down for some maintenance ...
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| Ferret Influenza | 7/15/2008 |
Q: My ferret is 6 years old and I think she has a respiratory infection. What should I do take her to ...
A: Ferrets can get certain forms of human viruses and influenza. Some cases can be extremely serious ...
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| Ferret at emergency vet for vomitting, no food passing through intestines, no diagnosis yet | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Carrot is just over 4 months old and last night he started vomiting almost completely out of ...
A: Poor little Carrot! I am guessing your vet is worried about lymphoma. Vomiting and an enlarged ...
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| Ferret Poop | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Hey, there! Long time no see! I had a question for my ferret Bear. Last night he experienced some ...
A: good to hear from you again! Often times blood in the stool is a sign of the intestinal wall ...
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| Ferrets moving in | 7/12/2008 |
Q: ..I haven't decied yet) And need some help.....Like what sort/size of cage is best? I know they ...
A: Ferrets make wonderful pets for the right type of person. You must have enough time to interact ...
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| when one of a bonded pair dies | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I adopted 3 ferrets from a shelter 5 months ago....I had originally wanted only the bonded pair but ...
A: You did all you could to make your little guy's last few days as comfortable as possible. As a ...
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| ferret kits are playing very roughly | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I got 2 baby ferrets(10 weeks old),they are lovely indeed,everything is great except when they are ...
A: Just like puppies, ferrets tend to play roughly together. Their skin is much thicker than a human's ...
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| ferrets | 7/3/2008 |
Q: My question is how should i convert my old bird avery iun a ferret cage? The avery is 1x1x2.5metres ...
A: The size is sufficient, but just make sure you cover the mesh floor with some linoleum. Also, make ...
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| Ferrets and hair loss and death | 7/2/2008 |
Q: My boyfirend has been taking care of 6 ferrets for about 5 months now, and two of them just recently ...
A: Adrenal disease has many symptoms, but hair loss is the most prominent. The hair loss generally ...
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| ferrets | 7/1/2008 |
Q: My question is how should i convert my old bird avery iun a ferret cage? The avery is 1x1x2.5metres ...
A: I'm surprised that you are the first to ask this question. Congradulations! As far as cages, ...
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| Could my ferret be overweight? | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I have 2 ferrets about a year in age (male and female), and they both are healthy and in great ...
A: Ferrets are not like cats and dogs in that you have to worry about them becoming overweight. They ...
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| ferrets at night | 6/28/2008 |
Q: i am thinking of getting a ferret but don't know where to put the cage.i don't know if ferrets make ...
A: To answer your question, most ferrets will get up to eat and go to the bathroom during the night, ...
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| Litter Training nightmare | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I have had my ferret for about a month now. I have read several articles on the Internet about how ...
A: It's so very difficult to litter train ferrets, but there are several things to try. First of ...
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| new ferret | 6/23/2008 |
Q: im verry worried about new ferret of two days. When I try to play with her she wont play and also ...
A: Don't give up on your little girl! You have only had her for several days, and the stress of ...
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| ear biting | 6/22/2008 |
Q: i have two ferrets one male and one female i have had them for about three years now and just for ...
A: Ear biting is common ferret behavior. It is best to try to discourage him, since he is being a ...
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| Our little ferret | 6/21/2008 |
Q: About a month ago my younger sister took in a friends ferret for a week while he was out on ...
A: I would not feed a ferret mayo due to the very specific nutritional needs. Diet can be EVERYTHING ...
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| my ferrets scratching problems | 6/20/2008 |
Q: My ferret is about to be 1yr old.. He is the cutest thing in the world.. Until he starts scratching ...
A: Unfortunately scratching is something instinctual in ferrets. They were domesticated from burrowing ...
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| eating habits. | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have a year old female ferret named Stella, and her eating habits have become a little strange ...
A: SO many ferret owners have NO idea that the products they feed their pets can cause MAJOR health ...
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| eating habits. | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have a year old female ferret named Stella, and her eating habits have become a little strange ...
A: There can be several things attributed to weight loss/lack of eating. First, it can be completely ...
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| running ferret | 6/12/2008 |
Q: One of my Jills keeps running up and down her cage for hours and hours without stopping. she seams ...
A: This is a pretty tough question since I don't know much about her. Perhaps if you could answer ...
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| my ferret | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Paz has been with for over a year. I don't know how old she is be she is small and only weighs 1 ...
A: Certainly ferrets can get worms. Just like cats and dogs, ferrets can get round worms, hook worms, ...
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| Ferrets And Fleas | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I have never had any other animals in my apartment other than my 3 ferrets and they have never been ...
A: Ferrets can certainly get fleas, and since they have a higher body temperature than cats and dogs, ...
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| food for ferrets | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Igive my ferrets good food totally ferret, marsHall. But Igive tHem a can of cat food every night. ...
A: There are so many well meaning owners who fail to do significant research and feed poor quality or ...
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| Not Waking Up | 6/7/2008 |
Q: Hey Cynthia I have a 3 month old Black eyed white little boy with a little bit of a problem. He is ...
A: It seems your boy is a bit of a heavy sleeper. This is nothing to worry about. Many ferrets are ...
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| Ferret tummy ache | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old ferret. He has lymphosarcoma for a long time and 1,5 month ago he was diagnosed ...
A: I am so sorry to hear your little guy is not feeling well. A lymphosarcoma and insulinoma together ...
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| ferrets | 6/4/2008 |
Q: how big do ferrets get. i feed my ferrets can cat food as a treat.there are big.
A: Most male ferrets are not more than 4-5 pounds and most females are no more than three. Usually ...
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| Ferret illness???? | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Took to vets with wasting, stool seemed ok and vomiting noticed soo after. Hes been in vets for a ...
A: Oh Clare I am so sorry to hear your little boy is ill. It's heartbreaking to see them like that. ...
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| fruit flies | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have 2 females and one male ferret, I have them in a 4 story cage, I have been using newspaper ...
A: This is certainly a strange question! I am a bit confused as to why fruit flys would be attracted ...
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| my ferret | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I have a five to six year old ferret and he just seems like he doesn't want to do anything anymore. ...
A: Just like people, ferrets tend to "wind down" in their older years. 5-6 years old is an older pet, ...
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| pancreatic cancer | 5/12/2008 |
Q: My ferret, Bandit, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer approximately 4 months ago. I am having the ...
A: I am SO sorry to hear about Bandit. I know how difficult it can be caring for a sick ferret. Have ...
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| Adrenal gland surgery | 5/10/2008 |
Q: A while back i wrote about "Zoey", my daughter's ferret who seemed to be losing some of her fur. She ...
A: Gail, I am SO sorry to hear that your little girl has adrenal. How very heart-wrenching. I ...
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| Underweight ferret | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Cynthia, I will be brief, I want to be respectful of your time. I just bought a owner surrender ...
A: That was very kind of you to adopt a ferret. There are so many unwanted pets out there, and so few ...
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| the damage I've done... how to fix? | 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: It is unfortunate about what has happened, but you ARE doing the right thing by making amends. That ...
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| Ferrets eye | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if anything is wrong with my ferret Gynx. Around his eye is red and the other isnt. ...
A: Irritations of the eye can be caused by any number of things. It includes upper respiratory ...
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| Shedding | 5/6/2008 |
Q: My ferret hasn't be shedding too much, and just the other day almost towards the end of her tail she ...
A: That is an interesting pattern of hair loss. I do have several questions for you. What type of ...
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| Braty, piggy, ferret Bear | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Hey, Cynthia!! I hope you remember me and my ferrets Loki and Bear! lol I got another question for ...
A: I love the title. I suppose that's what your two are, bratty piggy bear ferrets! it's great that ...
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| ferrret | 5/3/2008 |
Q: can a ten year old own a ferret
A: A responsible 10 year old can own a ferret. But there are certain things that you must consider. ...
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| can i get my ferret sick? | 5/2/2008 |
Q: can my ferrets get my colds or flu, and how would I know?
A: Yes, ferrets can get certain human viruses and colds. Some of the symptoms include coughing, ...
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| shedding/health | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I asked earlier about my ferret's shedding. She is still shedding and has been for about 2 months ...
A: I found several that are within a reasonable driving distance =) Village Animal Hospital Dr. Janice ...
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| shedding/health | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I asked earlier about my ferret's shedding. She is still shedding and has been for about 2 months ...
A: I do remember you were concerned about your ferret's hair loss a few months ago, and I am so sorry ...
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| ferret coughing? | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have a male and a female ferret both neutered that live in the same cage and get along great. They ...
A: It's concerning when anything is wrong with your little guys! I know I worry constantly about mine. ...
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| cage stress? | 4/27/2008 |
Q: ! lately my little guy(16 weeks old) started chewing on his cage, pacing back and forth, and digging ...
A: It seems like you are giving your little guy enough play time, so stimulation is not the problem. ...
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| getting a ferret and allergies | 4/26/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me if getting a ferret is a good idea for someone who has allergies. Have you ever ...
A: Great question. Just like cats and dogs, some people are allergic to ferrets. The symptoms can ...
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| treats | 4/19/2008 |
Q: and was wondering what brands are ok and where I could maybe find it. I don't my babies any ferret ...
A: Yes, any of those treats would be fine. I've tried several different types of all natural including ...
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| ADRENAL DISEASE | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 4+ year old female ferret that someone gave me back in December of 2007. I keep hearing A ...
A: I did find one site that gave plenty of statistics regarding adrenal tumors. Unfortunately I could ...
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| Ferret Eye Gunk | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Just today, I noticed my elder (age unknown, was adopted) ferret, Bear, had some heavy eye gunk in ...
A: I'd bet my meager monetary earnings that Bear is a bit jealous of his new playmate! Especially if ...
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| Ferret Eye Gunk | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Just today, I noticed my elder (age unknown, was adopted) ferret, Bear, had some heavy eye gunk in ...
A: That's great that it cleared up! Since it resolved so quickly I would not be concerned. As you ...
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| Ferret Eye Gunk | 4/10/2008 |
Q: Just today, I noticed my elder (age unknown, was adopted) ferret, Bear, had some heavy eye gunk in ...
A: The good news is that your boy's gunky eye is likely not distemper. Unless he has had recent ...
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| Rectal bleeding and Temper | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I recently bought a 4 mo. old female ferret. At first she was wonderfully behaved, but now she has a ...
A: How recently has this bad behavior started? I am wondering if the two have something in common. ...
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| ferrets | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have had a male ferret for a couple of years now. I just acquired two smaller females as ...
A: Ferrets are rarely aggressive toward each other. Does he seem playful, or is he hissing and acting ...
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| outside??????? | 4/6/2008 |
Q: My question is can you keep ferrets in a hutch outside? The hutch is very big and will be situated ...
A: My first question is why would you want to house them outdoors? They make great indoor pets! ...
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| Ferret allergies | 4/5/2008 |
Q: Ok well Im thinking its seasonal allergies since I dont use fabric softener at all, the litter I ...
A: It does sound like it might be seasonal allergies since most of the other possibilities have been ...
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| can ferrets have allergies? | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I had a question about allergies but for my ferret, shes about 8 or 9 months old now and I got her ...
A: Allergies do occur in ferrets, just as cats, dogs and people! Often the cause is difficult to ...
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| NAIL RIPPED OUT! | 4/3/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have been grooming our babies every few days to make sure their nails are not split ...
A: My, your Baxter is a tough little guy! I don't think I'd just go back to bed if that happened to ...
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| Farrets and Potty training! | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Can you use basic cat litter in a farret's litter box? I just was wondering because I dont know what ...
A: This a great question, since you should not use normal clay cat litter in your ferret's box. Clay ...
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| sick ferret | 3/24/2008 |
Q: wheezing,coughing and breathing funnywith loss of activity
A: Unfortunately, I will need a bit more information to help you with this. How old is your ferret? Is ...
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| Panda | 3/23/2008 |
Q: Hey I don't really have a question I just wanted to update you on Panda (the one with the swollen ...
A: It's great to hear form you again, Amber. I'm so glad that things are going well with Panda! It is ...
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| ferret behavior issues | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I have a male ferret i have had for 5 years, he was a year old when i adopted him, making him 6 ...
A: It's great to hear that your ferret has been happy and *relatively* healthy for 6 long years! Good ...
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| Shedding | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I read somewhere that ferrets shed once a year, but my ferret already shed a few months ago, and now ...
A: Ferrets shed twice a year, namely in the fall and spring. They could shed during both these seasons ...
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| getting another ferret | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I am 46 years old. I was the proud owner of two loveable ferret boys. Bear was 5 1/2 died 5/2007, ...
A: hmm.. That's an excellent question! Although every ferret has a distinct personality, there is a ...
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| ferret sick | 3/18/2008 |
Q: my little jazzy is not active, she is not really eating, she did take some water, she had tarry ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear that little Jazzy is sick. How old is she? You are certainly right that this ...
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| getting another ferret | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I am 46 years old. I was the proud owner of two loveable ferret boys. Bear was 5 1/2 died 5/2007, ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Brenda. When a beloved pet dies, It leaves a hole in your heart. ...
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| my ferret | 3/11/2008 |
Q: We are new to the whole ferret world. we got a rescue ferret and he has been a wonderful addition to ...
A: What an amazing story you have! While it is sad that you lost the house, you are all safe due to ...
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| my new baby ferret | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I am a new ferret owner. I am trying to get everything figured out. When do ferrets shed so I can ...
A: congratulations on the new addition to your family. You will find that ferrets make wonderful pets. ...
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| about a ferrets diet | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I have a ferret i have had for a year now she was a year old when i got her from an auction. She ...
A: Unfortunately baby food is very high in sugar content. Human babies, unlike ferrets, are not ...
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| about a ferrets diet | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I have a ferret i have had for a year now she was a year old when i got her from an auction. She ...
A: The wrong food can be a HUGE health risk for these guys. Foods such as bananas, apples, raisins ...
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| Itchy Ferret | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I own two male neutered ferrets and they lived together before I got them as well. They had never ...
A: So few people worry this much about their pets. I just have a few questions that may help me answer ...
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| sick ferret | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I had a question about my sick ferret. I am unsure of his age due to the fact that I got him as a ...
A: Sometimes such methods are the only way to discover a hidden cause, and in cases like this, ...
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| Ferret, not usual self ! | 3/5/2008 |
Q: my ferret stopped playing, and eating meat a week ago.. A desexed female,i dont know how old, but i ...
A: My apologies in the delayed reply. I get many new questions a day, so some of my follow ups get ...
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| what's wrong with my ferret? | 3/4/2008 |
Q: Last night my ferret started foaming at the mouth, he won't eat,drink,or sleep.He acts really weird ...
A: Whatever the reason behind the symptoms you are describing, this is something that should be seen by ...
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| ferret litter | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I CHANGED RASCALS- MY FERRETS LITTER CAUSE HE WAS NOT GOING IN THE ONE THAT I HAD. HE IS GOING IN ...
A: I'm so glad that I could help with your first question! A ferret's natural instinct is to dig and ...
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| ferret bedding/litter | 3/2/2008 |
Q: i just got my ferret a month ago he was going into the litter box in the beggining but now he will ...
A: Congratulations on your new addition to the family! Training a ferret to use the litter box is ...
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| Ferret, not usual self ! | 2/25/2008 |
Q: my ferret stopped playing, and eating meat a week ago.. A desexed female,i dont know how old, but i ...
A: A ferret that is at least 5 years old (or possibly more) is considered to be a senior or geriatric ...
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| My ferrets almost completely bald | 2/24/2008 |
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: Sorry it took me so long to reply! I get so many questions a day, sometimes my follow ups get held ...
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| Need Help!!!!! | 2/23/2008 |
Q: i have this ferret named Max he'll be a year old on 2-27-08...... after a month or 2 of me having ...
A: There are so many factors that can cause weight loss. Some ferrets gain and loose up to a pound as ...
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| sneezing ferrett | 2/21/2008 |
Q: My sister got a ferrett for Christmas, and he is about 6 or 7 months old now. He has been neutered ...
A: They are great little guys aren't they? More trouble than a ton of monkeys that will always keep ...
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| limping ferret | 2/18/2008 |
Q: my ferret seems to have hurt his left front leg. I have moved his cage around so there are no steep ...
A: I'm sorry to hear your ferret has an injured leg. Do you know how it happened? Also, is he using it ...
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| My ferrets almost completely bald | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I have two ferrets and the one in question is about 3 1/2 to 4 years old. This past summer (2007) he ...
A: It's great that you've been doing your research on adrenal disease. So many owners simply don't ...
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| sick ferret | 2/2/2008 |
Q: i noticed my ferret was clawing at the carpet and i picked her up, she was bleeding and foaming from ...
A: This sounds like it could be potentially be something serious. I do have several questions. Was it ...
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| trimming nails | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I have a real dillema. My 1 1/2 year old ferret REFUSES to let me trim his nails. I tried the ...
A: These guys can certainly be stubborn about these things. It is amazing how different they can be in ...
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| bubbles | 1/29/2008 |
Q: i have a ferret i got recently and she doesn't show interest in any treats or toys. she's very ...
A: They are great little guys are they not? Surprisingly, neither of mine like toys or treats much ...
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| sick?? | 1/27/2008 |
Q: My little guy is not acting very good, he is my first ferret so i dont know too much about sick ...
A: The canned food they gave is a high quality wet food that has most of the essential ingredients ...
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| Weight gain | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Hey! this is amber again. I took Panda to the vet about her swollen vulva and this is what the vet ...
A: I have not heard of a swollen vulva due to remnants of the ovary, but that does indeed make sense as ...
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| sick?? | 1/25/2008 |
Q: My little guy is not acting very good, he is my first ferret so i dont know too much about sick ...
A: Diarrhea can be caused by a multitude of factors. Stress is a common cause, especially since you ...
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| Help please! | 1/25/2008 |
Q: my family has seven ferrets. Well six actually, we just lost our little Willow yesterday. Our ...
A: Ferrets, just like humans are susceptible to many forms of colds and upper respiratory infections. ...
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| Swollen Vulva | 1/22/2008 |
Q: besides adrenal disease, that would cause a spayed ferret to have an enlarged vulva. She hasn't ...
A: I would be concerned too if I noticed this on my girl. I saw adrenal disease in one of my ferrets ...
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| my ferret phoebo is sick | 1/18/2008 |
Q: i recently got my 9 week old ferret a week and a half ago. i noticed yesterday he was sleeping way ...
A: First of all, congratulations on the new addition to your family! The whole situation of moving ...
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| bad dreams | 1/17/2008 |
Q: My ferret makes whinning noises almost every night when he is asleep. I want to wake him up and ...
A: Just like people, ferrets dream. Some are more vocal than others and it can be accompanied by leg ...
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| adopting a ferret | 1/13/2008 |
Q: Not to keep in mind that they are a boy and girl so the cant be together.I am getting the girl ...
A: Adara, That's great that you are considering adopting her! They make great pets and will always ...
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| Ferret Vomiting acid? | 1/9/2008 |
Q: Hey There- It seems like my youngest ferret, 8 months old, Amelia, has some sort of stomach bug. ...
A: That's excellent that you are taking her in for a vet checkup. It is indeed VERY wrong for you old ...
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| Excessive Shedding | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I have a ferret that is 1 and a half years old. He seems to be shedding a lot lately. We live in ...
A: That's a relief there are no bald spots! This probably means he began his shedding cycle early. A ...
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| I am worried he has a cold | 1/7/2008 |
Q: my name is Taryn. I have a baby ferret named pan, he has been sneezing quite a bit and I am very ...
A: Ferrets are certainly susceptible to some forms of human influenza as well as upper respiratory ...
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| Excessive Shedding | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I have a ferret that is 1 and a half years old. He seems to be shedding a lot lately. We live in ...
A: Surprising as it may seem, your ferret's shedding probably has nothing to do with the warm and dry ...
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| my ferret Rosie is sick | 1/6/2008 |
Q: my ferret has a dry nose, and is very week, she has diareah and a bloody rectum, what can I do? I do ...
A: Unfortunately, this is a situation that would need to be seen by a veterinarian if is does not clear ...
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| Sick Ferret | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old ferret which has resently been acting strange. She stopped eating and I noticed ...
A: Congestion can quickly get worse, and hopefully she will start eating and drinking on her own ...
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| Young ferret bites cage and will not sleep | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I just bought a young ferret and he is a great pet. He only has one issue that I am worried about. ...
A: It sounds like you have a little ferret who is prone to temper tantrums! Like puppies or even ...
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| white ferrets smell less? | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I'm a manager of a pet store for 5 years now and I've noticed that the ferrets that are more white ...
A: I agree. I have noticed that as well in my own experience, but there have been no documented ...
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| swollen stomach | 1/4/2008 |
Q: My 7 year old ferret has suddenly gone very skinny under the arms and further down her body but has ...
A: I am so sorry for your loss =( I know it is a tough time for you, and as a tech who sees this ...
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| Sick ferret | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I am not a new ferret owner, and we are on our way to the vet in the morning-but I'm desperate for ...
A: The poor boy! I would certainly be concerned if this happened to my guys as well. Black and tarry ...
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| Insolinoma? | 1/3/2008 |
Q: My ferrte Reggie has not been himself for a few days, he has slept a lot more than usual and when i ...
A: Poor Reggie! Insulinoma could indeed be the cause for your little guy's strange behavior. The ...
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| Ferret Got Into Blaech | 1/3/2008 |
Q: i have had a ferret now fot 4 yrs, he has somehow gotten into bleach and i dont know what to do, i ...
A: I'm so sorry to hear about your ferret getting into that stuff. Accidents like that are so ...
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| is my baby deaf? (and some more) | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I just got my first ferret today(8 weeks), she's a little girl and she was the sweetest one of the ...
A: Panda, badger, dark eyed whites, and similar coloration schemes often have a predisposition to ...
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| ferretts | 12/27/2007 |
Q: Have you ever seen or heard of any side effects from heat lamps(red)?
A: I have not heard of any direct affects related to heating lamps. Are you seeing a specific problem ...
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| Is my ferret sick? | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I have two ferrets, one is 2 1/2 years and the other is 9 months. My older ferret (Lily) has over ...
A: Cara, Please be very careful when offering sugary treats to any ferret. I know how irresistible ...
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| Itchy ferret | 12/26/2007 |
Q: We have a very itchy castrated male ferret and would appreciate any advice you could offer. The ...
A: I do have one question. Is your ferret loosing fur in any of those itchy places? That could be ...
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| swollen stomach | 12/26/2007 |
Q: My 7 year old ferret has suddenly gone very skinny under the arms and further down her body but has ...
A: 7 years old, huh? I must praise you for keeping her healthy for such a long time! It's so sad that ...
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| my farret is hidding and I can't find her | 12/26/2007 |
Q: Do you have any suggestions on where to look???? I have found her in a few places before that she ...
A: I know it is a horrible feeing to not know the were-a-bouts of a beloved pet, and I hope you find ...
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| ferret not going poop | 12/24/2007 |
Q: my ferret has not went #2 in two days what's wrong is he sick? and what can i do to help? please ...
A: Sanjah, please take your ferret to the veterinarian immediately. A healthy ferret should defecate ...
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| six week old ferret | 12/24/2007 |
Q: i have just got a baby ferret and i dont think he is drinking out of his water bottle and dont know ...
A: Congrads on the new addition to your family! They sure are adorable at that age! It is extremely ...
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| Food to feed my ferret | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I wanted to know what food you would recommend to feed my ferret. There are so many foods and ...
A: Please be very careful. I have spoken to most of the veterinarians in the clinic yesterday for ...
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| Food to feed my ferret | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I wanted to know what food you would recommend to feed my ferret. There are so many foods and ...
A: There are so many well meaning owners who fail to do significant research and feed poor quality or ...
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| Sick? | 12/21/2007 |
Q: The woman said they're about 6 months old but I'm not really sure. One of them is pretty big and ...
A: You will quickly learn that each of your boys has a completely different personality. It is not ...
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| Ferret Cage | 12/21/2007 |
Q: Well i just recently bought a ferret and one of them 5 platforms cages and i thought i read ...
A: 1) Subject: Ferret Cage Well i just recently bought a ferret and one of them 5 platforms cages and ...
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