I"m a new Ferret MOm myself and it just takes consistancy and patience. Usually ferrets are no socialized especially if you bought them from a pet store....
Ann, Sounds like you've got a bossy little critter on your hands. It's ok, this happens sometimes. You're doing everything right, but remember, it takes time...
Of the 25 ferrets I've had to date, 16 (so far) have had adrenal disease. I've never tried the melatonin implants though I have tried oral melatonin, surgery,...
I completely agree. Most likely, however, if he/she/they ever get caught, the "punishment" will be something like community service, a fine, or a very short...
If the litter box hasn't been moved, and it's kept clean, have the cat checked for a urinary tract infection. In most cases when a cat stops using a litter box...
I recently have been introduced to ferrets due to an article I saw on Animal Planet about 3 or 4 weeks ago, the story was about a ferret rescue group in...
I adopted two abandoned girls back in November. One NEVER bites but the other bit like crazy. I worked with her on my own ( I have an 8 year old son who I...
Bites me, and wont let go. What can I do to make ... I would leave him in the cage and let him get used to the place slowly. He might be overwhelmed and being...
My male does the same thing playing. He just likes to rough house and has never bitten very very hard or broken skin. When he gets obnoxious like that the best...
-- In AmericanFerretAssociation@yahoogroups.com, "amysavon0407" ... Thanks, Amy Amy, From your description, this is advancing quickly in your litle girl. The...
... Ann, Patience and consistence-LOL! Is your baby intact? Does he have a "history"? Can he hear? There could be many reasons if this has been going on for a...
Mine have always been rescues but I am in Cali and they aren't available at pet stores around here. hehehe shhh. Anyways I truely believe it depends on the...
I use kitty litter as well the only thing I was told to avoid were pine or cedar chips I don't recall which it was but I have kitties as well so I always use...
Hi Bryan, I'm owned by 12 fuzzy carpet sharks currently. You ask a good question. Let's see, out of 12, 2 are privately bred, 3 were ransomed from petshops, 4...
I'm sorry if I sound rude, but DO NOT EVER suffocate or drown a ferret. This is abuse, not training. They learn to fear you, instead of respect you. If a...
I no longer use clay?litter for my ferrets. One of my males had to have a very expensive surgery that required removal of harden clay from his sinuses and his...
Ferrets for dummies is a great reference. I read it when I got my first ferret and its wonderful. It answers almost all of the questions your going to have....
In my case, the cats came after my ferrets but when I brought in two new family member (two large dogs) both my cats started to pee in all kinds of places,...
When I had ferrets with adrenal disease on Lupron my vet charged 40.00 per Lupron shot, and they were on them monthly. He prefered the Lupron to the...
welcome Bonnie in Oklahoma "andreas.lynn" <andreas.lynn@...> wrote: hi. i just joined this group, and i just wanted to post my first message. i have four...
/welcome Bryan I am new here too and yes the dummie book is great. We are going to pick our babies feb 18th Bonnie in Oklahoma Bryan Gooch <bjg30318@...>...
Hi, My name's Rachael and I have always loved ferrets. I had one about 8yrs ago who died of old age. I had gotten 2 off of craigslist that were not taken care...
I am the author of a book that will be coming out early next year about odd animal friends, like the turtle and the hippo, or Koko the gorilla and her pet...
the SOS Spring Raffle is under way!!!! yes...pp#3,#4,#5,#6 do LOOK the same..but they are different...;-) This Raffle is being held IN MEMORY OF PRINCESS...
We here have gone from do we want a ferret to uying a cage and now saving ouor money for 3 because of the dummies book and a lot of guidence on email groups....
Hi all.. I joined the group last night and told you all about the ferret i lost a few wks ago and then the sick ferret yesterday. Well unfortunately he passed ...
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