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1. About Ferrets

  • What are ferrets? Do they make good pets?
  • Are ferrets good pets for children?
  • Which color is the best? Male or female? What age?
  • How many should I get? All at once, or one at a time?
  • Will my ferret get along with my other pets?

2. Getting a Ferret

  • What will I need to take care of my new ferret?
  • Do I need a cage? How should I set it up?
  • What kind of litter should I use?
  • What kind of collar/bell/tag should I use?
  • Any suggestions on toys?
  • How can I best ferretproof my home?

3. Ferret Care and Training

  • What should I feed my ferret?
  • Should I give my ferret any supplements?
  • What are good treats?
  • How do I train my pet not to nip?
  • I’m having problems litter-training. What do I do?
  • Any advice on baths, ears, and nail-clipping?

4. Things Ferrets Say and Do

  • Help! My ferret is going bald!
  • What games do ferrets like to play?
  • What does that funny noise mean?
  • Is he really just asleep?
  • What else should I probably not worry about?
  • Can I teach my ferret tricks? How?
  • Do ferrets travel well?

 

5. Basic Medical Care

  • Do I need to spay/neuter my pet? How about descenting? Declawing?
  • What vaccinations will my ferret need, and when?
  • Do I need to worry about heartworms?
  • What kind of checkups should my ferret be having?
  • How can I get rid of these fleas?
  • Do ferrets handle heat well? What about cold?
  • What warning signs of disease should I look for?
    How do I contact Dr. Bruce Williams? I hear he’ll help with diagnoses and look at tissues

6. About this Information Packet

  • Where to get more information
  • Credits and editor’s notes
  • Copyright and redistribution information
 

 

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