Ferrets are lively, domestic pets that can provide great entertainment and companionship. Find out how to prepare your household for adopting a ferret, as well as essential care information to ensure he is healthy and contented.
Ferrets are lively, domestic pets that can provide great entertainment and companionship. Find out how to prepare your household for adopting a ferret, as well as essential care information to ensure he is healthy and contented.
Why I Adore My Ferret 5Natural HistoryPhysical CharacteristicsTemperament and PersonalityMore Than One?Legal IssuesOwnership ResponsibilitiesThe Stuff of Everyday Life 19An Appropriate CageFurnishingsFerret-Proofing Your HomeEating Well 35Natural DietBasic NutritionFeeding ScheduleChanging Dietary NeedsWaterCommercial Ferret FoodsHuman FoodsTreatsSpecial NeedsLooking Good 51BrushingBathingNail CareEar CareDental CareGrooming as Bonding TimeFeeling Good 63Finding a VetThe Vet VisitVaccinationsSigns of IllnessGeneral IllnessesFerret-Specific IllnessesSeasonal ChangesStressSenior Ferret CareBeing Good 85Proper HandlingSocializationFerrets With FerretsFerrets, Cats, and DogsTricksWalking on a LeashLitter Box TrainingProblem BehaviorsFinding the Lost FerretThe Good LifeResources 102Index 108