Pet Info Packets :: Ferrets



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PLEASE NOTE: This page is a compilation of ferret information and not complete. A fully fleshed-out "ferret informational packet" is currently under construction. In the meantime, here's a lot of great info.

This is just a compilation of Fuzzy Approved(tm) links and articles pertaining various information about these beloved weez. :3 This guides a constant work in progress, so keep checking back for new links and information!

If you happen to know of a link that doesn't appear on this guide, find information in one of these sites questionable, or have any questions, comments, suggestions, or other feedback, don't hesitate to email me at penguinsane@yahoo.com.


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Table of Contents:




General:
This section contains general information pertaining to a variety of categories of the history and basic care of ferrets.

What is a Ferret?
More "What is a Ferret?"
About Ferrets
All About Ferrets
So You Wanna Get A Ferret?
General Ferret Information
More General Ferret Information
Ferret History and Care
All About Ferrets
Frequently Asked Ferret Questions
Essential Ferret Supplies
Your New Ferret
Ferret Care
More on Ferret Care
Ferrets 101
Elder Ferret Care
Ferret Toys
Ferret Colors
Ferret Owner's Manual (Printer friendly!)
Ferret Proofing Your Home
More on Ferret Proofing Your Home
Ferret Proofing Checklist
Ferrets and Other Pets
Bathing Your Ferret
Clipping You Ferret's Nails
More on Nail Trimming
Grooming Your Ferret's Coat, Ears, and Teeth
More on Ear Cleaning
More on Teeth Cleaning

Ferret Central
Top Seven Ferret Questions
Ferrets First
Weasel Words
Simply Pets Ferret Directory
Amy's Ferret Resource Page
Ferret Universe
Everything Ferret
Ferrets Anonymous

American Ferret Association
The International Ferret Congress

Recommended Reading for this Section:

Ferrets for Dummies by Kim Schilling




Food:
This section holds links to various resources about food and nutrition for ferrets.

Artroxy's Food Chart
Ferret Paws Kibble Chart
Ferret Food (With Chart)
Raw or Whole Prey?
Feeding Your Ferret

Recommended Reading for this Section:

Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food by Ann N. Martin




Housing:
This section has links to various websites about housing ferrets, types of cages, and cage makers.

Housing Your Ferret
Top Ferret Cages
Midwest Cages
Cages By Design
Martin's Cages




Medical/Health:
This section contains lots of links to different sites about ECE, Adrenal,Aleutian Disease (ADV) and other common ailments of ferrets, as well as routes of treatment, and information about Duck Soup!

THIS SECTION IS NOT TO BE USED INSTEAD OF VET CARE. If in doubt, please take your ferret to the vet!

Ferret Health Overview
Common Symptoms and Possible Causes
What is Duck Soup?
A Duck Soup Recipe
Basic Medical Ferret Information
Ferret First Aid
More on Ferret First Aid
ECE or "Green Slime"
More on ECE
Insulinoma
Adrenal Disease
Aleutian's Disease (ADV)
More on ADV (A MUST READ!)
Fight ADV
ADV in Ferrets
ADV Testing How-To
Even More on ADV
ADV Antibody Test
Cardiomyopathy
Canine Distemper
Inflamatory Bowel Disorder (IBD)
Lymphoma/Lymphosarcoma
Other Illnesses
Ferret Chemistry Panel/CBC Interpretation
Drugs Used in Ferrets
Home Glucose Testing for Ferrets
Sub-Q Fluids
How to Medicate a Ferret
Vaccines
Adverse Vaccine Reactions

How to Test for a Deaf Ferret
How to Train a Deaf Ferret with Light
Deaf Ferret Behavior

Pathology of the Domestic Ferret
Ferret Illness and Disease Index
Another Symptom Chart
Ferret Facts Healthchart
Ferret Healthcare

Ferret Friendly Vets
More Ferret Friendly Vets
US Ferret Vets
Canadian Ferret Vets, Clubs, Shelters, and Contacts
Clubs, Contacts, Vets, and Shelters Outside of North America




Training:
This section contains links to different sites about ferret training - from nipping to coming-when-called to litter training!

Reminder: NEVER hit your ferret! "Thumping" (thumping the ferret on the nose) is NOT a recommended method to discourage nipping.

Litter Training
Nip Training
More on Nip Training
"Problem" Ferrets




Reproduction and Breeding:
This section contains links to different sites about ferret reproduction and breeding. Please breed responsibly - if in doubt, leave it to the people who know what they're doing.

The Ferret Breeder's Code of Ethics
To Breed or Not to Breed: A Cautionary Tale
What to Look for in a Breeder
Being a Ferret Breeder

Recommended Breeders:
Ferrets of New England

Breeders to Beware of:
Carolina Ferrets

Products:
This section has many links to the multitude of sites that offer products specifically for ferrets, or ferret-appropriate items. There's even a subsection containing many nice eBay stores!

Ferretmart
PetSolutions
Ferret.com
Doctors Foster and Smith: Ferrets
Ferret Depot
For Ferrets Only: Ferret Store
Modern Ferret Magazine
Ferret Afghans
Products and Catalogs
Weez Wear

Recommended Ebay Stores/Sellers:
Ferrettown
Tarzan's Jungleplex
Madwzl Inc. Ferret Bedding
Dee's Comfy Cozees Pet Bedding
1 Ferret's Treasures by FACT
Pet Supplies for Your Furry Friends
Monster Pets
Texas Ferret Lovers Rescue's Store
Friends for Fuzzies
Animal House Pet Supplies
Totally Naked Pets





Shelters and Activities:
This section contains various links about adopting ferrets, ferret shelter sand rescues, as well different ferret-related activities.

Support our Shelters
Adopting a Ferret
Ferret Shelter/Rescue Overview
What to Look for in a Shelter
Ferret Shelter/Rescue Needs
Shelter List
US Shelters, Clubs, and Contacts
AFA Listing of Ferret Rescues and Shelters
Ferrets Across America: Yahoo Group for Transporting Ferrets




Miscellaneous:
This section offers links to different sites that contain information or do-dads that just doesn't fit anywhere else in these categories.

Information on Marshall Farms
Perspective on Marshall Farms
More on Marshall Farms
Ferret Lingo
Angora Ferrets
Ferret Names
Names for Pairs
Top 6 Recommended Ferret Books
Toy Suggestions
Top 10 Ferret-Themed Gifts
 How to make your own Hammocks
The Rainbow Bridge
How to Start a Ferret Club