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Ferrets For Dummies

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Wiley, Jan 3, 2008 - Pets - 386 pages
Thinking about getting a ferret? Want to make sure you're giving the ferret you already have the best possible care? Ferrets For Dummies helps you decide whether a ferret is for you and give your little fellah a healthy, happy home. It's packed with practical information on feeding, housing, health maintenance, and medical care.This friendly, plain-English guide gives you the authoritative information you need in a cut-to-the-chase, quick-reference format. You'll find the latest on appropriate diets for ferrets, dental hygiene, common ferret diseases and infections, and designing and establishing an enjoyable and enriching environment for both your ferret and yourself. You'll also get solid tips about how to get to know your ferret and introduce it to other family members and how and when to give your ferret and his cage a good cleaning. Discover how to: Choose the perfect ferret Ferret-proof your house Handle ferret first-aid Make foods your ferret will love Deal with behavior issues Select terrific ferret toys Interpret your ferret's actions Find the best vet for your ferret Travel with your ferret Make sure your little friend doesn't get bored Decide whether to breed your ferretComplete with helpful lists of ferret myths and misconceptions as well as recipes for meals your ferret will gobble up, Ferrets For Dummies is the resource you need to keep your ferret happy and healthy for years to come.

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User Review  - Samara - Goodreads

I keep this book on top of my ferret enclosure to have at hand if needed. Full of great information on diet, health and overall well-being, you can't go wrong with this edition. I learned a lot. Plus, woo hoo pictures! Read full review

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User Review  - Katie - Goodreads

Nice easy read, and I feel a little more prepared for ferret ownership than when I started! (Apparently what motivates me to finish a book is the promise of a pet) Read full review

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About the author (2008)

Kim Schilling has been owned by ferrets for over 20 years. Although she once had over 30 in her care, she now keeps her numbers under 10. Kim operates Animals for Awareness, a special sanctuary for unwanted and abandoned exotic animals.

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