Ferrets for Dummies Author:Kim Schilling 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... more » 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.« less
I love this book. It is so informative and helped us a lot with our two boys. Don't let the name fool you. Everything is explained so plainly and easy to understand. Great photos too. Highly recommend for new or interested ferret owners!