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Potty Training

tncarothers — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:47:26 GMT

Hello, I am a new ferret owner, my oldest son (25) felt I didn't have enough to do I guess, lol...anyway, we came home one night and said here mom, I got you a gift and presto, Prince (2yr old male) was thrust into my arms. I've never had animals n the home, don't care for the smell, their messes, etc...but I am trying to make the best of the situation cuz my son is quite proud of Prince. Anyway, he came from a prior home who sent word he was potty trained and use a potty pad. Not being familiar with ferrets I purchased a large nylon dog cage n put him n there with a potty pad, which he used pretty good. However, when we let him out play n the evenings, he runs to the cornner of the den or the kitchen and poops n pees there. I do not want my house smelling like a nasty home but how do I RE-potty train him? Since he goes n the cornner I purchased one of those cornner potty pans but he won't use it, he now goes in front of it or to the side of it. PLEASE HELP, his actions are making me want to get rid of him n I really want to try to work this out. Any advice would b greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Reports about Marshalls Ferrets

monksmom — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:04:55 GMT

Hello Ferret parents out there- My vet just told me about a report that just came out- 73% of Marshalls Ferrets are getting ill. I can't find anythingbut I d from my own personal experience that yes, they do get ill- each of mine has had a problem, some bigger than others, but no matter what the situation, they are a FORTUNE to treat. It's too bad too because I do a bit of rescue and I can't take in as many as I'd like because I don't have the funds to treat them all. Has anyone heard anything about this?? Has PETA stepped in at all? Any news would be appreciated. Thank you, Jodi

Buy or Adopt??

Lillys My Hamster 45 — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:36:07 GMT

I might be getting a ferret soon and I don't know if I should get one at a petstore or adopt one from a shelter anyone have any advice?

New Ferret

apwoods21 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:03:14 GMT

[font=Arial Black][size=2]A friend of mine could no longer keep her ferret and i, already having two, said "what's one more?". I took her in and believe she is just under a year old. I have a female who is four years old and a male who is 2 years old. she has been here for about 6 weeks and i have her in a separate cage in their room so they can freely walk up and see her. I did this because my older female seems to get very mean and bullies her a lot. My male ferret is pretty laid back and doesnt really bother with her but he is much larger and could hurt her badly if they were to fight. its been 6 weeks and they still go at each other just as much as the day i first brought her home. what should i do? =([/size][/font]

Litter boxes and temper tantrum ferrets.

pantera1985 — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:28:44 GMT

Hey guys,
I've got a question about litter boxes with ferrets. I currently have 2 girls, an older one and a younger one, and I am looking at adopting 2 boys, but I want to get this issue resolved before I adopt them.
As I said I have two girls, one older, one younger. The older ferret Podo, has always been exceedingly good about using the litter box and not ever making a mess. Kali, my youngest is a ball of fire and she is not so good about using the box. She is a digger, so she will make a mess with the pellets/litter what have you, then go poop in the opposite corner. Some of this seems to be rubbing off on my older ferret. I have a two level Ferret Nation cage (best cage ever btw) and the top floor has bedding all over it, the bottom floor is food/litter pan/etc. They do not make a mess on the bedding floor, just on the bottom. I have worked and worked with my younger one, and she was doing better....but it's like she throws temper tantrums and poops all over the place to get attention. I spend a great deal of time with them every single day. They are out of their cage for an extended period of time and get a great deal of attention from me.
Maybe do I need a bigger pan? More than one pan? Different kind of litter? It's not that the poop is stinky or not easy to clean up....because it is...I just wish she would behave as much as I have worked with her. I feel like she is just being a diva and throwing fits because she can.
Any suggestions?

Extra clingy ferret.

MinxyMordacious — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:56:34 GMT

My ferret Lily passed away last week from Lymphoma leaving my boy Herman by his lonesome. As much as I'd love to buy another one I simply cannot afford the extra expense at the moment. However, Herman has become extremely clingy since then. For example he's been breaking out of his cage to sleep in my room and throws a fit if I leave him for even a minute. I've become his fulltime ferret which I don't mind but it makes going to work difficult and bedtimes even worse. How do I handle him in this fragile state. I know he misses his sister. Is it normal for him to be clingy after such a traumatic event?

adrenal

Liz854 — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:41:09 GMT

Hi everyone. Need some advice...My ferret Squishy is 5 years old and he has been dealing with adrenal disease for alittle over two years now. He was on monthly Lupron injections for 2 years and after 2 years he started losing alot of hair on his tail and constantly licking which my vet said is a symptom of overactive adrenal hormones so we switched to the suprelorin implant which he has had for about 3 months now and he doesnt seem to be responding to it because he keeps losing hair and is still constantly licking me SO I want to know what should be my next move? My vet said that the best thing thing to do is check his adrenal panel to see which levels are elevated etc and then possibly do Lupron boosters. BUT I have already spent thousands in the last couple of months because he had to go to an emergency vet because of a heart prob and he stayed overnight, xrays, oxygen cage, intravenous catheter, injections etc all was very expensive so I really cant afford another adrenal panel for $350. Anyone who has experience with ferrets and adrenal disease please help me make a decision. I have read some articles that say ferrets usually only last about 2 years with adrenal without surgery but others say it depends they can last longer. My concern is that he will no longer respond to either lupron or the implant. My regular vet mentioned adding a melatonin implant in addition to the suprelorin implant but the ER vet I went to believes it will be useless so I don't know.

Clearance at Petco

Shananerzz — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:31:50 GMT

I got ferret shampoo, conditioner, baby powder spray, deodorizing spray all for 70 cents each! Also a Petco hanging bed for $1.50. Maybe your Petco has some deals also!

Older Ferret Beating Up New, Younger Ferret

TheRooCrew — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:51:02 GMT

Hi, first time posting here and hope ya'll can help me with an issue. I adopted another ferret, named him Ollie. He is 8 months old and a pistol. Very energetic, very playful. He's a big boy for only 8 mos.

I have had 2 ferrets, Mink, 3 yr old female and Gizmo, 3 yr old male for 3 years now. Ollie joined up about 1 month ago. Issue is: Gizmo beats Ollie up just about every chance he gets. I currently have Ollie in his own crate which is situated right next to the crate Mink and Gizmo share. I have introduced them slowly, always supervising their play time. I switched bedding (t-shirts/towels) in their crates to they can get used to the smell of each other. I also put vanilla on Gizmo's nose at one point on the advice of other ferret owners. Nothing seems to keep Gizmo from wanting to beat up Ollie....and Ollie SCREAMS at the top of his lungs when Gizmo beats him up. It's not play, that's for sure b/c Ollie's neck has a few scabs from bite marks.

I can not put them in the same crate b/c Gizmo just has a fit and corners Ollie and when Ollie gets scared and upset, he poops and urinates everywhere.

Is there anything else I can try to help these two get acclimated to each other? Mink is fine with both of them and enjoys playing with Ollie. Oh, that's the other thing, Gizmo doesn't want to play anymore. I swear he is pouting and I feel bad about it and try and give him extra time with Mama.

Thanks for any advice.

How much is 2 much?

Lala — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:27:36 GMT

I'm a month n 2 being a new ferret mommy and was wanting 2 know how much scratching they do? Cause my babies seem 2 do that A LOT. no fleas, no flea dirt. But I have read they do scratch/itch some, but was wondering how much is 2 much lol, hope 2 hear from some1 soon. I'm just being a worried mommy

my ferret won't eat meat! & he scratches me under the blankets!

jazombiiie — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:12:39 GMT

okay, i know you're suppose to feed your ferret meat and all, but opey(my ferret) won't touch it! he won't even smell it! he turns his nose up to it. what should i do? should i replace it with some other protein source?

also, when he crawls into bed with me, he gets under the blankets and starts clawing at my legs, its so annoying. why does he do that? is it for attention?

Animal channels

Lillys My Hamster 45 — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:02:06 GMT

I wanted to see what other channels smallpet owners are on!!

New Ferret Owner Needs Some Advice

CassyBear — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:44:42 GMT

I obtained Baxter through a friend that couldn't care for him anymore. When I first got him (about 4 months ago) he would play, I rough him up in a sheet and he would get all excited. About a month after we had him me and my boyfriend decided to get him a playmate so Baxter wouldn't be alone while we were at work. And thus Harley (approximately 6 months) entered our lives. And while Baxter and Harley get along great Baxter doesn't seem too interested in playing. He does play with Harley for a little while when they are out of their cage but he always goes to his corner and goes to sleep. I also noticed that Baxter doesn't really care to play with us anymore either. I try to play his once favorite game of roughing it up in the sheets but hes just not interested. He just sits by my feet and stares up at me I pick him up but he wants to get down right away, and then goes back to staring at me. I feel like I am being a bad owner and not meeting Baxter's needs, but I don't know what to do to get him interested in playing again. Any advice is well appreciated. (I also just ordered the book Ferrets For Dummies lol I am looking forward to ideas on how to keep my boys happy and healthy.)

Advice for Ferrets and a Cat

4fursn1yrold — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:20:14 GMT

Hello I have 4 little fur babies that range in age from almost 3yrs to almost 6mo old. I also have a cat that is just turned 1 today yea happy birthday Jack. Sorry back to the post. Ok We have never really introduced the cat with the Ferrets for fear that the cat might hurt one badly or terminally. Is there any way to get the cat accustomed to the fur balls in a way that might help keep them safe? The cat tries to play gently with them through the cage but sometimes when we just have one fur ball out and it starts dancing around all excited the cat gets that look in his eyes like he would when he is going to pounce something. I might add we have only had the cat for about 6mo. We adopted him from a shelter when he was still pretty young. HELP PLEASE

Ferret food. How what they eat may effect their health

dgoodnight77 — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:20:10 GMT

Hello everyone. I was wondering if we could all get together to make all of our ferrets healthier and live longer, healthier lives. I was wondering if anyone would like to respond about what their ferrets are eating, like Marshalls, Totally Ferret, Innova.... etc.

Just wanting to help new ferret owners with the best diet. I have owned ferrets for 18 years, and have had one live 11 years. I work with a vet that is considered to be the ferret expert here in Colorado. Please feel free to stop by Dakota and Sammy's page.

Thanks to everyone... Happy feedings

How many animals do you have in your home?

LadyMewMew — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:45:31 GMT

Just curious how many animals the average person on her has. Thanks!

why ferrets try to escape their cage

spflddragon — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:04:59 GMT

I have a ferret he bit threw a wire on his cage and now he tries to escape why does he do that.

Female Ferret going Bald

slimferrritlover — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:00:20 GMT

my 2-3 year old female ferret has a small bald patch on the top of her head, and recently started loosing a lot of hair on her back and tail. also she has what looks like enlarged sex glands. any ideas on the possible causes and treatments?

Eggs for ferrets?

Hezzuh — Sat, 15 May 2010 11:20:30 GMT

I'm relatively new to having ferrets, although, in a way, I'm not.
When I was much younger, my mother bought a pair of ferrets for me. She did all of the maintenance on them and their cage. Sadly, she did not enjoy taking care of them, and gave them to a different, loving, if not somewhat careless home.
That was years ago, and they are both at the Rainbow Bridge, waiting to see their family again.
For now, though, I have my own ferrets, two males, Colonel Sergei, and Albert. I only recently obtained them, and already they are looking better than when they were in the Petco. They have much more room to play, and are less crowded. In the first Petco we went to, there were eight sprites and two gibs, one of which was our dear Sergei, all in one small container.
I have been giving them FerreTone for skin and coat, but have no other treats to give them. Sure, we have raisins, but, although they may like the way raisins taste (Although they might not, I haven't fed them raisins.), they weren't meant to digest raisins. I was thinking of giving them eggs, but I wasn't sure if there was any specific way to cook the eggs for them. I.e. scrambled, sunny side up, hardboiled...
Any advice?

And also, sorry for rambling. <3

Enlarged Spleen !?

MM — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:21:10 GMT

Hi there!

My 4 year old ferret has a bump on his side, we are pretty sure it is an enlarged spleen. I'm not sure what to do from this...do I take him to the vet? in the Ferrets For Dummies book it says that this is quite common in many aging ferrets and should not need removal. Any suggestions from someone with experience with a situation like this?

BADLY BEHAVED FERRET.....NEED HELP!!!

pantera1985 — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:58:07 GMT

Hi guys,
I have two ferrets. An older ferret, podo who is about 4 (not really sure, she was a rescue) and Kali, who is about 2. Podo is very mild mannered and well-behaved. She waddles around and does her own thing, pausing to ask for a treat every once in a while, and never really causes trouble. Kali on the other hand...well...
She was a gift to me from a friend who was not able to take care of her and left her in the cage all the time. Kali is very active and likes to play, and both the fuzzes are out with me most of the day as I am not working right now. However when it's bed time, or some times at 4 or 5 in the morning, Kali finds it necessary to throw temper tantrums. She scratches at the shelves in the cage making an awful racket, and grabs hold of the cage bars with he teeth and shakes and kicks as hard as she can!!! It has been so loud that it has woken me up on several occasions!! This has only been happening bad very recently...she did it when my friend first brought her here, but my friend left she quit doing it for a while. She is so sweet and loving and always has to stop while she is playing and make sure I'm paying attention to her. But now the temper tantrums? I started putting a blanket over the cage at night, and it helped for a while, but now she has started again. All the racket wakes poor Podo up, and it upsets her tremendously. I always check to see if she is doing it because of a need for food, water, whatever....but that's not the problem.
I hate the cage I have, this was also from my friend....it's held together with plastic pieces and the shelves are plastic and not very sturdy at all. As soon as I have a little more money saved back, I plan on getting one of the good Ferret Nation cages and hopefully this will help with a lot of this. It worries me though because of Kali's antics, she has gotten stuck several times, and I'm soooooooo afraid she is going to get hurt!! Please help she really is a sweet babygirl, I just need some advice to retrain her as all of my efforts so far have failed. What can I do???

Ferret owners in Utah?

kat04050 — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:08:39 GMT

Any other Ferret owners in Utah? I would like to have a local play date and maybe babysitting swaps with some local ferret lovers.

rough grooming of another ferret

ferretlady1 — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 08:25:57 GMT

I have 2 ferrets, a small female 4 years old and a male 2 years old. Until now the only problem we have had with the male Bear is bitting us. in the last month he has been grooming Miss Frankie so hard that she cries. What can I do about this as I find it very upsetting. I have tried giving him a time out. and now am considering seperating them all together. They have a huge cage that I can devide. before this they have been the best of friends. Please help this worried mom.

Dog ATTACK

Blithe — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:54:59 GMT

Hey,

A dog bit down on my ferret on Sunday and he is only a baby about 2 months old...

The dog didn't put any puncture holes in him, but was able to clamp down pretty hard. (Luckily the dog mostly bit my hand which was wrapped around the ferret.)

Obviously this scared and hurt my ferret, but he has a pretty nasty red bruise on his side from where 1 tooth was able to touch him.

He is eating fine and pooping/urinating like normal and is even playing, but I still worry something could be wrong.

Poor guy made a horrible scream when it happened and it was very scary.

I couldn't find any other bruises but the one is quite large. This worries me but he doesn't act like he is in any pain.

Caring for ferret

Corrosion — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:05:35 GMT

Hey thid ferret care guide may be of use to some of you, tell me what you think.

New Ferret!!!

Ferretgirl2011 — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:28:07 GMT

i am going to pick up my new ferret on sunday , super excited !!!

Yucky poops and Revolution

Rua8420 — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 06:25:45 GMT

Hi,
I am in need of a little bit of help. We just adopted 2 ferrets about 2 weeks ago. We had them in to the vet for a full work up and everything came back fine. Well a couple days ago we found out that one of them has mites. So to be on the safe side, all the animals in the house got a dose of Revolution. Has anyone had any experience with this drug? Yesterday Tug (the one with the mites) had a very nasty poo. It was like an egg yolk. It was a bright yellow color, smelled absolutely horrible, was slimy, and looked kinda sticky. I figured it was the stress from the day before at the vet just upsetting his tummy. Now today for morning play time, all he wanted to do was sleep. He even let me hold him for a good half hour while he slept. Normally Tug has a crazy amount of energy, always the first one up and the last one to sleep. The other 2 ferrets are acting just fine. It is sunday so of course teh vet is closed and the nearest emergency vet is a hour away. I don't want to make his stress level worse by taking him to the er vet so I was wondering if anyone had any ideas.

My main questions are:

Has anyone had an experience like this?
Has anyone used Revolution on their ferrets?
Could the poo just be stress?

Thank you,
Nicki

HELP WITH BABY FERRET PROBLEM

YODASMOM — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:10:34 GMT

I am contacting you to ask I have an 10 week old ferret that in all aspect is acting fine and did have all its hair 3 weeks ago. She is putting on weight great eater. For some reason all of her hair has fallen out except for on its head and even that has thinned out greatly. The baby looks like an adult ferret with a full blown case of Adrenal Disease is it possible at such a young age for a ferret to have Adrenal problems or what else could cause this?

Thank you for any advice you can send me,

Missing ferret in Tempe Arizona

monksmom — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:38:57 GMT

My schemer got out Dec 10, and I'm sure someone has her. She's a cinnamon gal with a cloudy left eye and bald tummy. Desperatly needs beer meeds. Large cash reward for her safe return. Thanks, Jodi

LOST Samuel in Mesa, AZ

annekaelber — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:44:40 GMT

We had a three-ferret escape on Sunday the 24th of October. Thanks to quick thinking neighbors, two of them returned home the same day. Samuel, a 4-time escape artist, has still not been found.

Samuel is a male, fixed and descented, dark with white front paws and white patches on his back knees. He's a pretty big boy (of course, I've seen bigger on Small Animal Channel.com -- but he's my big boy!) and very sweet.

Some may recognize Sam from the Ferrets USA 2011 (is it on stands yet?) magazine. He was part of the article on Ferret Training. I participated because Sam is such an escape artist and I thought having him trained to "Come When Called" would be a great idea. Of course, it depends on him being able to hear the clicker!

We've posted signs in the mailbox alcove of the apartment complex we're in, the one right next door, and at the two closest grocery stores and the closest PetSmart. Today, I went to the local Animal Control and they don't accept ferrets, but gave me some places to call. I've also called around to all the near-by vets to see if anyone has brought in a ferret.

I've also posted LOST ads on Craigslist.

I've been through the apartment complex twice. So has my husband and our teen-age son. At this point, Sam is either with someone or still running loose. I'm thinking of driving down a couple side-streets and looking for him as we reach dusk -- the time he's mostly likely to be awake and running around.

If you know anyone who lives in Mesa, AZ in your various ferret sites and groups, *please* pass the word on. Samuel is my sweet baby and I miss him so *very very* much.

Anne.

Need ferret sitter/Playdates with other ferrets

msav — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:28:10 GMT

I am in California

I have found several solutions to the problems I have faced owning ferrets in a state that they are not legal. (one of witch is that I Found vet that specializes in ferrets)

The one thing I have yet to find is other Ferret owners in my city who would be willing to trade off ferret sitting while the other is out of town and to have possible play dates with other ferrets. I know many ferret owners are cautious letting others know they own the little critters and was hoping to find other ferret owners.

I am in Manteca, Ca.

PM Me if you are interested.

Taste Test To Raise Money For Ferrets

Ferrets Moderator — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:47:36 GMT

UPDATE: The time and date have been set for the taste test. It will occur at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 31. For the webcast, check out http://www.ustream.tv/

Below is a message I am cross-posting with permission from the author, Linda Iroff. Iroff will soon be taste-testing some Totally Ferret ferret food to raise money for black-footed ferrets and a local ferret shelter. Updates on the time of the taste-testing will appear here when available. To read more about this, see the full article http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-news/2010/10/22/taste-test-raises-money-for-ferrets.aspx

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Wow! Prairie Wildlife Research reports that $565 in donations has been collected, all just to see me eat some kibble! The taste testing will be scheduled sometime in the next couple of weeks.

In the meantime, there's still time to send in more donations to whet my appetite! You can use any of the following options:

* Paypal to adoption@prairiewildlife.org

* Prairie Wildlife Research's facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/BlackFootedFerret?v=app_4949752878

* PWR's web site http://www.prairiewildlife.org/ Click on the green Donate button on the right. (minimum $10)

* Check made out to "Prairie Wildlife Research" and mailed to Prairie Wildlife Research PO Box 308 Wellington, CO 80549

For all options, be sure to note that it's for the "TF for BFF Taste Challenge!"

Name A Black-Footed Ferret After A Comedian!

Ferrets Moderator — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:38:14 GMT

Below is a message I'm cross-posting with permission from the author, Linda Iroff.

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Thalia's kits are now 6 weeks old!

They are being fed live rats so they learn to hunt as they are likely scheduled for release in the wild this fall. For a while, a second nest box had been placed in their enclosure, and they were spending much of their time there. I believe the second box has been removed. In any case for the first time in a while, they are all cuddled together! Awwww!

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/NorthAmerica/default.cfm?cam=BFF

But these babies need names!

As Thalia is the Greek muse for comedy, I thought perhaps names of comedians would be appropriate. Perhaps Groucho, Harpo and Chica for the two boys and one girl. ;-)

Please submit your suggestions to me at ferret@mac.com, and then we can vote on them with donations to the Smithsonian's black-footed ferret program! In 2008 we raised $1,000, and last year we raised $385. Let's see how much we can help out this time!

The deadline for name suggestions is Saturday, August 14, 2010. After that I'll post a list of names to vote on and how you can donate.

Thank you on behalf of black-footed ferrets everywhere!

A French presents his gang of ferrets

aurelia — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:14:38 GMT

Hello, I have just register on this forum.
I therefore present to you my ferrets

I hope to have a warm welcome to you

Train Your Ferret - Be In Ferrets USA magazine

Ferrets Moderator — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:41:20 GMT

Are you interested in training your ferret to come when called, use a litter box or walk on leash? If so, we want to hear from you!

The editors of Ferrets USA magazine are looking for ferret-owning volunteers to train their ferrets in one or more of these tasks. This is for an article in the upcoming Ferrets USA issue. We’ll give you some information on training techniques, then you’ll need to train your ferret every day for 30 days. Training will involve two or three 5- to 10-minute sessions each day.

In addition to the training, you need to keep a journal to report back your results. What challenges did you face? What worked? What didn’t? If you get stumped or have a problem, check back with us for ideas. The idea is to give a real-life view on applying training methods.

Training begins on July 26 and ends on August 24. Journal entries should be submitted once a week, with final journal entries due on August 25. The journal doesn’t have to be elaborate; it just needs to be notes about what happened each week. We welcome photos of your ferret to be considered for use in the article. After this is complete, we’ll check back with you in early December for a brief update on whether your ferret retained its training and post that information in an article on SmallAnimalChannel.com. Anyone whose information is used in the magazine will receive a free copy of Ferrets USA 2011 in December.

If you ever wanted to train your ferret, now’s your chance. Contact us by this Friday, July 23, at ferrets@bowtieinc.com. Please mark the subject line Ferret Training.

Ferrets from Michigan

amsCZ — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:00:26 GMT

Is there any ferrets lovers from Michigan. Add me for a friend

Ferret Community Who's Who

Ferrets Moderator — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:39:45 GMT

We're collecting nominations for a who's who article of members of the ferret community. Tell us who you think has made an outstanding contribution to the ferret community, whether recently or in the past. Your nominee could be featured in the upcoming Ferrets USA 2011 magazine! Send us the name of your nominee and why you're nominating him or her (a ferret could even be nominated). Please send your nomination to ferrets@bowtieinc.com and mark the subject line Who's Who Nominee. Thank you!

National Ferret Day

Ferrets Moderator — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:50:20 GMT

April 2 was National Ferret Day. Did you do anything to celebrate?

Crying baby ferret

silverpixelsphoto — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:07:22 GMT

Ok,

First of all - I just got a new ferret (he'll be my fifth ferret I've had) yesterday. He's barely two months old - far too young already to be away from the litter it seems, but it looks like petco changed their policy from selling 3 month old kits to two month old babies.

Here's the problem.

Right now, we suspect he's deaf, and I'm aware that could be why he's somewhat vocal. But he's crying. He hates being left alone - we aren't introducing him to the adults yet - not fully. It's a slow process.

But because he's so young, I'm suspecting he's terrified, so he's crying. He much prefers sleeping on my lap than in his cage. He seems quite adamant NOT to be left alone.

So any suggestions on helping his crying?

ferret with mouth cancer

Ferretsin216 — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:47:44 GMT

My youngest ferret just turned one last month, he has mouth cancer and a huge tumor in his mouth, i do what i can to make him comfortable, but the dr said it would do more damage to take it out then to leave it in, im torn on what to do. I dont want him to suffer. Any body had this issue with a ferret who has a tumor in the mouth