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Ferrets for Dummies (Paperback)

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Paperback: 408 pages
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; illustrated edition edition (21 Sep 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0764552597
ISBN-13: 978-0764552595
Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 18.8 x 2.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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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.

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"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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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastically Ferrety! New Pets for a New Age., 18 April 2001

By	petrasings@hotmail.com (Northampton, U.K.) - See all my reviews

I purchased this book to help me with a college assignment. It has been a saving grace. I knew very little about ferrets until I got this book and now I know lots. Everything from what not to do, to what you absolutely should do. The book focuses on ferrets as pets, and is obviously American in its outlook, but, the traditional role of the ferret as a hunting animal is covered,albeit from the U.S. perspective. The book covers diseases in accessible language, together with ways to deal with most eventualities, and how to prevent them. The book is easy to read, and is very easy to dip into for information needed quickly. It lacks the usual Dummies derogatory lingo, but that does not detract form the enjoyment, these new pets need to be taken seriously anyway. Colour photos in one section are nice. Everything from history, diet, breeding, housing, stimulation and a good section on environmental enrichment. Everything you need to become conversant with the ferret! I highly recommend this book for anyone who needs in depth information on Mustelids. Good references and a very good section on the unknown plight of the only wild ferret, the Black-footed Ferret. Great! Good value for money too.

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4.0 out of 5 stars not a dummy book, 5 Jun 2008

By	Ms. C. Lewington (cambridge, uk) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I have just bought this book to learn about my new ferret and how to look after it, and i'm really pleased with it. I covers all possible queries, how to stop bad behaviour, how to bond with your ferret, how to play with it, train it... it's now my bible and bedtime read. It is easy to read and has some humour. The only draw back (minimal) is it is american but it doesn't change it's usefulness, and not enough photos of other little ones. Good book to get for the novice like me!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Useful Reference but..., 29 Oct 2008

By	J. Desmarais - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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We got our first ferret in November of 2007. At the time we thought it would be fun to have an unusual pet. We were right. Tim is an integal part of the family and apart from at night he roams freely throughout the house. This year he got a brother. Casey is a rascal, but he is slowly becoming a lovely pet.

This bok has been very useful through our learning to deal with these mischievous devils, but in the end there is no better source of knowledge than experience. While some of the details and suggestions in the book seem useful and well thought out putting them into practice is not always practicle.

Non the less, it's a definate must for new or prospective ferret owners.

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4.0 out of 5 stars ferrets for dummies
the book gave a good all round view of what being owned by a ferret will be like. although it was writen for the american market its a good base to start off with, it gives a good... Read more

Published 6 days ago by Mr. G. Lomax

5.0 out of 5 stars great for first time furball owners
before getting my first pet ferret, i was recommended this book, and am very greatful for it. it is packed full of information, tips, and helps with any panic i've had with my 2... Read more

Published 6 days ago by Mle Chloe Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars ferrets as pets
Straightforward, easy to read guide to ferrets as pets. Particularly useful are sections dealing with illness and how to nurse and feed an ill ferret, a poo chart which can tell... Read more

Published 1 month ago by L. Mills

4.0 out of 5 stars useful reference
A useful reference book for someone starting out with ferrets or thinking about having one.

Published 3 months ago by Marisha

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a working ferret book
This is a fair enough book, a bit lacking in photographs, and definately not for the hunting person, concentrating solely on ferrets as pets. Read more

Published on 12 Oct 2001

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