Synopses & Reviews
Slinky, lightening fast, mischievous, and smarter than many people you know, ferrets, like their otter cousins, are the merry pranksters of the animal world. Ferrets are also inveterate thieves who’ll steal just about anything that isn’t nailed down and spirit it off to their hidey-holes. But, as most ferret owners will tell you, the thing those fuzzy little balls of energy are best at stealing is your heart. Hmm. cunning, mischievous, light-fingered – sounds like a recipe for disaster in a pet. And the truth is, coexisting with a ferret can be a challenge – one you’d better be certain you’re up for, before you commit to bringing a ferret into your home.
Ferrets For Dummies lets you take a long, well-informed look before leaping into the fabulous furry world of “ferts.” This fun, entertaining book fills you in on everything you need to know to successfully adopt, nurture, live with, and love a ferret. You’ll discover how to:
- Choose t he right ferret for you
- Ferret-proof your house
- Understand your ferret’s special needs
- Train your ferret to be well-behaved
- Feed your ferret properly
- Select safe and creative toys
- Manage ferret odors
- Integrate your ferret into your life
- Breed ferrets
Ideal for first-time and veteran ferret owners alike, Ferrets For Dummies is a gold mine of advice, guidance, and tested-in-the-trenches tips on:
- Deciding if a ferret is right for you and vice versa
- Finding your ferret and introducing him or her into your home
- The care and feeding of ferrets
- Health issues, concerns ,and treatments
- Ferret psychology and sociology
- Breeding ferrets for fun and profit
- Recipes your ferret will love
Your ferret is a smart little guy, and you’ll need to stay two steps ahead of him. This fun and informative book shows you how to handle your furry tornado’s playful energy and boundless curiosity, so you can live happily ever after together.
Synopsis
The fun and easy way to adopt, nurture, live with, and love your ferretFallen in love with a fuzzy ferret? This friendly, informative guide gives you expert tips on caring for and enjoying your ferret, and keeping him healthy and happy. Plus, you get the latest on appropriate diets for ferrets, dental hygiene, common ferret diseases and infections, and designing and establishing an enriching environment for both you and your ferret.
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 the best toys
- Interpret your ferret's actions
Synopsis
"A must read for anyone who loves these little creatures we call ferrets!" Norm Stilson, Managing Director, Greater Chicago Ferret Association Shelter Praise for Ferrets For Dummies
® "A very enjoyable presentation of the care and feeding of our ferret friends." Karen Purcell, DVM, Author of Essentials of Ferrets: A Guide for Practitioners "An intelligent start for anyone considering a ferret as a companion animal and a great addition to the library of seasoned ferret owners." Faith Hood, Shelter Director of Ferrets R # 1 Shelter and Rescue and Director (Shelters) of the American Ferret Association
Find out about your ferret's special needs
Get the lowdown on keeping your ferret healthy and content What can you do when a ferret burrows his way into your heart? Your ferret is a smart little guy, and you'll need to stay a few steps ahead of him. This fun and entertaining book shows you how to handle your furry tornado's playful energy and curiosity so you can live happily ever after with him.
Discover how to: Choose the right ferret for you Make your house ferret-safe Train your ferret to be well-behaved Feed your ferret properly Select safe and creative toys Integrate your ferret into your life
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About the Author
Kim Schillinghas 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.
Table of Contents
Foreword.
Introduction.
Part I: Is a Ferret Right for You?
Chapter 1: What You Need to Know About Ferrets.
Chapter 2: Understanding What Ferrets Are (And Aren’t).
Chapter 3: Ferrets and the Law: Licensing and Other Issues.
Part II: Finding Your Ferret and Hanging Up the Welcome Hammock.
Chapter 4: On the Tail of a New Carpet Shark (Um, Ferret).
Chapter 5: Home Sweet Home: Preparing Your Ferret’s Quarters.
Chapter 6: Ferret-Proofing Your Home.
Chapter 7: Introducing Fuzzy to His New Family.
Part III: Basic Ferret Care and Feeding.
Chapter 8: Filling Your Ferret’s Belly.
Chapter 9: Cleaning Time: Not All Ferret Fun and Games.
Chapter 10: Enrichment: Yours and Your Ferret’s.
Chapter 11: Have Ferret, May Travel.
Part IV: Tackling Your Ferret’s Health Issues and Treatments.
Chapter 12: Setting Up Your Ferret’s Health Plan: Vets and First-Aid Kits.
Chapter 13: Helping Your Hurt Ferret: First-Aid Basics.
Chapter 14: Ferreting Out Ferret Pests.
Chapter 15: Handling Viruses, Infections, and Other Conditions and Illnesses.
Chapter 16: Finding and Treating the Big C and Other Lumps.
Chapter 17: Saying Goodbye When the Time Comes.
Part V: Ferret Psychology 101: Behavior and Training.
Chapter 18: Understanding What Fuzzy Is Trying to Tell You.
Chapter 19: Putting Your Ferret through Basic Training: Easy as 1-2-3?
Chapter 20: Dealing with the Behaviorally Challenged Ferret.
Part VI: Breeding Ferrets: The Facts, Fallacies, and Plain Ol’ Hard Work.
Chapter 21: Should You Breed Your Ferret? Looking at the Big Picture.
Chapter 22: Unmasking the Details of Ferret Love.
Chapter 23: From Birth to Bundle of Energy: Walking a Fuzzy’s Timeline.
Part VII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 24: Ten Common Ferret Myths and Misconceptions.
Chapter 25: Ten Recipes Your Ferret Will Love.
Index.