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Ferrets For Dummies 2e Paperback – September 24, 2007

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Thinking about getting a ferret? Want to make sure you’regiving the ferret you already have the best possible care?Ferrets For Dummies helps you decide whether a ferret is foryou and give your little fellah a healthy, happy home. It’spacked with practical information on feeding, housing, healthmaintenance, and medical care.

This friendly, plain-English guide gives you the authoritativeinformation 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, anddesigning and establishing an enjoyable and enriching environmentfor both your ferret and yourself. You’ll also get solid tipsabout how to get to know your ferret and introduce it to otherfamily members and how and when to give your ferret and his cage agood 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 ferret

Complete with helpful lists of ferret myths and misconceptionsas well as recipes for meals your ferret will gobble up, FerretsFor Dummies is the resource you need to keep your ferret happyand healthy for years to come.

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The fun and easy way to adopt, nurture, live with, and love your ferret

Fallen 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

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The fun and easy way to adopt, nurture, live with, and love yourferret

Fallen in love with a fuzzy ferret? This friendly, informativeguide gives you expert tips on caring for and enjoying your ferret,and keeping him healthy and happy. Plus, you get the latest onappropriate diets for ferrets, dental hygiene, common ferretdiseases and infections, and designing and establishing anenriching 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

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 2nd edition (September 24, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470139439
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0470139431
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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The advice in here killed my ferret! Just kidding!!! He's fine. He's sleeping comfortably in that picture.I got a ferret sort of by accident with absolutely no experience, no friends who have ferrets, nothing. And now, thanks to this book, my baby is thriving. It's everything you need to know to take care of a ferret, as well as some advice on where to get ferrets and how to know if a ferret is right for you.I recommend this book for new ferrents (that's ferret parents), for lifelong ferret lovers who sometimes need a reference, for people thinking about getting a ferret, basically for anyone who has anything to do with ferrets.
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Trix
5.0 out of 5 stars To Own a Ferret or Not to Own a Ferret, That is the Question
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2012
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I picked up this book to learn a little more about these cute fuzzy creatures in my quest to determine if a ferret is the right pet for me and if, indeed, I can effectively and responsibly take care of the little critter. To that end, this book has been absolutely invaluable. It is simply packed with knowledge on how to properly care for a ferret presented in plain, easy to understand language and amusing to boot! I was able to read the entire thing cover to cover in just a few days and I feel better prepared for it. It covers every topic from basic ferret history and what they should look to like, to where to get one and things to watch out for there, to proper cage etiquette, feeding, and medical problems. Should I decide to get a ferret, and this book has gone a long way towards convincing towards that end, I can see this book being a continual resource to my every ferret related question. Definitely recommended!
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Charlie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019
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The advice in here killed my ferret! Just kidding!!! He's fine. He's sleeping comfortably in that picture.

I got a ferret sort of by accident with absolutely no experience, no friends who have ferrets, nothing. And now, thanks to this book, my baby is thriving. It's everything you need to know to take care of a ferret, as well as some advice on where to get ferrets and how to know if a ferret is right for you.

I recommend this book for new ferrents (that's ferret parents), for lifelong ferret lovers who sometimes need a reference, for people thinking about getting a ferret, basically for anyone who has anything to do with ferrets.
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Charlie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019
The advice in here killed my ferret! Just kidding!!! He's fine. He's sleeping comfortably in that picture.

I got a ferret sort of by accident with absolutely no experience, no friends who have ferrets, nothing. And now, thanks to this book, my baby is thriving. It's everything you need to know to take care of a ferret, as well as some advice on where to get ferrets and how to know if a ferret is right for you.

I recommend this book for new ferrents (that's ferret parents), for lifelong ferret lovers who sometimes need a reference, for people thinking about getting a ferret, basically for anyone who has anything to do with ferrets.
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Miguel P. Escalera
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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Learned a lot
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Judi B
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Informative book
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2015
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If you are considering getting a ferret I highly recommend this book. I have had a ferret in the past but still went ahead and got this book figuring a lot may have changed since I had mine about 20 years ago. Back then there was hardly anything out there for them. Now there is an endless supply of food choices, toys, shampoos, everything. This book is extremely helpful with sorting out what to look for in your food choice for your new ferret. She goes over several types of diets and the pros and cons. It gives a clear picture of what you need to decide on before you bring your new baby home. Everything from foods, toys, cages, first aid kits, she even covers common health issues to ferrets. In my opinion a must have for anyone new to ferrets.
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Jonathan
4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, but I still had some questions.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2016
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This contains a wealth of good information well written. It has a reputation as being the "Ferret Bible" and this is probably deserved. I won't go on about it's merits, i just want to note a couple odd omission: There is no unified list of basic supplies. You have to read each chapter and write your own. I'm not sure if this is a shortcoming or a design decision to keep people from 'cheating' But it is occasionally annoying when you just want to quickly refer to something like what kinds of litter are appropriate. There is also occasional vagueness, for example while food bowls and water bottles are mentioned you won't find any recommendation about what size to get. Nor in all the extensive material about diet could I find any mention of how much they do or should eat, either by weight, volume or calorie requirements.

Good but not perfect. I hope someday they make a third edition.
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Stella Sudduth
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023
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M. Rodriguez
5.0 out of 5 stars Ferret Bible
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019
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This is such an amazing book for not only care, but for reference. It’s great to have on hand and answers so many questions. It really goes into depth but makes everything easy to understand. It also has recipes in it which is really nice. I love the fact that it goes into nutrition thoroughly and actually teaches you what is best for a ferret. Most books don’t go into detail about nutrition or give the wrong information. Highly recommend this book!
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Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2020
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I learned a lot about ferret care and feel much more prepared to welcome my own little carpet shark into my home. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to adopt or purchase a ferret, or if you just want some cool ferret facts to tell your friends.
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C A Staniford
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book from the dummies
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2022
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Again another great book from the dummies. Had ferrets previously but years ago so thought I'd refresh myself. Lots of great tips and information in easy to digest format. Gorgeous pictures included including recipes and the vital first aid kit essentials. Really helped with some issues we've had around ferret behaviour. Highly recommended
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Dan Bowerman
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful
Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2019
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A lot of useful hints, tricks, and tips on taking care of a ferret or more. Highly recommend reading two or three times before actually getting a ferret
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svetlana g.
5.0 out of 5 stars Furetto
Reviewed in Italy on June 16, 2019
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Libro interessantissimo, all'interno molte informazioni che su internet non ho trovato o trovato incomplete. Un'ottima guida da portare sempre con sé per convivere con il proprio salsicciotto peloso al meglio.
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Ferdinand Wolfer
5.0 out of 5 stars Holy grail of Ferret knowledge
Reviewed in Japan on June 20, 2017
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I bought this when we got our forst ferret and boy have we saved ourselves from some big mistakes by first reading this book. If you plan on getting a ferret you should definetely have this in your bokk shelf.
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irene esteve
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy útil
Reviewed in Spain on October 14, 2015
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Es el mejor libro de hurones del mercado. Especialmente útil si no tienes ni idea acerca de estos bichos. La única pega es que no está en español!
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