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The Essential Ferret Paperback – May 21, 1999

by Betsy Sikora Siino (Editor)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
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The Essential Guides have all the facts that the new or experienced pet owner needs for a successful relationship with his or her pet. Packed with interesting sidebars, the books discuss the special characteristics of the pet; bringing your new pet home; the optimal way to feed your pet; and how to properly groom your pet. Also included are comprehensive chapters on health care and how to train your pet like an expert. The many vibrant and descriptive photos in the Essential Guides are taken by a professional photographer, and each book contains perforated fact cards with lots of helpful care tips. Consulting Editor Ian Dunbar, Ph.D., MRCVS, is the founder and an ongoing member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
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  1. Print length
    96 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    *Howell Book House
  4. Publication date
    May 21, 1999
  5. Dimensions
    6.35 x 0.22 x 7.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1582450781
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1582450780
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Owning a ferret is rewarding and fun! Get all you need to know about feeding, housing and caring for your pet's health in The Essential Ferret. Special features include professional color photos and expert tips on how to make your ferret a wonderful addition to the family. Learn how to have a great relationship with your pet with The Essential Ferret.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ *Howell Book House; 1st edition (May 21, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1582450781
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1582450780
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.35 x 0.22 x 7.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book to Start You Out With The New Ferret
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2000
This book was highly informative and I am a veteran ferret owner and consider myself knowledgeable. It's not a complete Bible on ferrets or ferret owning, but if you only choose one book, let this be it. :)
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Jilly
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Ferret Advice!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 19, 2008
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Having never had ferrets before I was desperate to get my hands on as much information as i could - did not want to do something that would endanger them or make them unhappy out of ignorance. I bought this book and it was great. Takes you through their background, different types, different behaviours, food, health and training. I felt well prepared when I got my two lil' fuzzies thanks to this book. But if you are getting ferrets for the first time don't limit yourself to one book, lots of information on the internet and from other books. You can never have too much information. This book is a great starting point.

If you are getting ferrets, please get them from a rescue. Please don't buy a kit - you really don't know what you are getting. Rescues do fantastic work and they deserve your support - so many great ferrets out there that need good homes!!! And they will be able to give you so much more advice than the books can give you, and you can keep going back to them about behaviours, tricks in giving your ferrets antibiotics etc. They are a wealth of knowledge. Please support them!!!!
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Babyshoes
4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic info, suitable for beginners.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2012
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As a ferret owner with a reasonable knowledge of ferrets I found this book to be a little simplistic but it would be good for a child or beginner. The writing is clear and flows well making it easy to read. If you are thinking of getting ferrets then start here and move on to read more about them - there are lots of books available to buy, as well as ferret sites and forums to join for free - before going to a rescue to choose some fuzzies.

Some of the information here and there is not quite up to date with current theory based on medical research, such as giving occasional raisins/other fruit as treats, which is now seen as a big no-no as it is believed the sugar in them can lead to/exacerbate insulinomia.
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Sandie
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative Guide
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2013
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I bought this for my son for Christmas as he is intending to get some ferrets. It was very interesting and sets out all the things that you need to know in a fun but informative way. We learned a lot of facts that we had not even known existed about ferrets.
Very good book.
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Lynn
5.0 out of 5 stars Love It
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2014
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Love my ferrets and this book is very informative and well written
A must for anyone with ferrets
Highly recommended
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G gaskellMrs G Gaskell
4.0 out of 5 stars The essential ferret
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2013
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Tells me what I wanted to know about ferrets very handy for ferret. Owner if they something out
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