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Everything you need to know about your playful new pet
Thinking of getting a ferret? It's not unusual-millions of people worldwide keep ferrets as pets, and they've been domesticated for around 2,500 years! While they're quiet for a lot of the day (catching up on important beauty sleep), when they're awake, they're lively, affectionate, and curious-and require lots of quality interaction with their humans. And that's why a happy ferret is a well-trained one, whose owner knows everything there is to know about its needs!
Ferrets For Dummies, 3rd Edition is here to make sure you become just that kind of owner, fully equipped to give your little friend the best possible home. It's packed with practical information on feeding, housing, health, medical care, and much more. You'll also find the latest on diet, dental hygiene, common ailments, and how to build an enjoyable and engaging environment for your smart, energetic new pet. There's even a section on how to get to know your ferret properly (spotting those little mood swings) and how to introduce it to play well with friends and family.
Whether you have a jill (female), a hob (male), or a full "business" of ferrets (several), Ferrets For Dummies helps you ferret out whatever you need to know-and ensure that your fuzzy new pal is a healthy, happy member of the household.
Kim Schilling is the founder of Animals for Awareness, a non-profit USDA licensed sanctuary dedicated to the needs of exotic and wild animals. When she discovered domesticated ferrets some 30 years ago, she never looked back. Kim wrote both previous editions of this book and has shared her home with as many as 20 ferrets at once.
Introduction 1
About This Book 2
Foolish Assumptions 2
Icons Used in This Book 3
Beyond the Book 4
Where to Go from Here 4
Part 1: Is a Ferret Right for You? 5
Chapter 1: What You Need to Know About Ferrets 7
First Question: What Is a Ferret? 8
Giving the Ferret a Physical: Examining Fuzzy Characteristics 9
Looking at the life span of a fuzzy 10
In this corner, weighing in at 11
Getting to the point about claws and teeth 12
Making sense of senses 12
Exercise and Time Considerations - Yours and Your Fuzzy's 13
Taking a Whiff of the Odor Factor 14
To descent or not to descent? 14
Controlling your fuzzy's odor 15
Getting the Dish on Financial Matters 16
Extreme Cage Makeover: Providing the Space They Need 16
Facing the Challenges of Ferret-Proofing Your Home 17
Ferrets and Kids 17
Ferrets and Babies 18
Ferrets and Other Household Pets 18
Leaping over the Legal Hurdles 19
Chapter 2: Understanding What Ferrets Are (And Aren't) 21
Yes, Ferrets Are Domesticated 22
Getting to Know Fuzzies in the Past and Present 24
Ferrets throughout history 24
Ferrets have always had a knack for meeting man's needs 24
Ferrets catching on 25
Spotlighting the Sport of Ferreting 25
Picturing the Physical Appearance of the Domestic Ferret 28
The spectrum of fuzzy colors 28
Fuzzy color patterns 30
Hanging up the question on ferret coat changes and colors 32
Crazy ferret categories 32
Not Just Another Color: The Black-Footed Ferret 35
The one, true North American ferret! 36
Are black-footed ferrets really that different? 36
Habitat (or is that prairie dog?) destruction 37
The Black-Footed Ferret Recovery Plan 38
Chapter 3: Ferrets and the Law: Licensing and Other Issues 43
"A License? But He Can't Even Reach the Pedals!" 44
Ferret-Free Zones and Why They Exist 44
What's it gonna be? Wild, domestic, or exotic? 46
Feral ferrets in my neighborhood? 46
Should people fear rabies? 47
Knowing the Law and the Consequences of Breaking It 48
Part 2: Finding Your Ferret and Hanging Up the Welcome Hammock 49
Chapter 4: On the Tail of a New Carpet Shark (Um, Ferret) 51
Ferret Shopping 101 52
Are You in the Market for a New or Used Ferret? 53
Starting off with a kit 53
Adopting an older ferret 54
Should You Pre-Order Blue or Pink Bedding (Get a Boy or Girl)? 55
Pitting Altered versus Whole Furballs 55
Boys will be boys 56
Girls will be girls 57
"You Want How Many Ferrets?" 57
Where to Find Your Ferret 61
Perusing pet shops 61
Picking out private breeders 63
Adopting from a ferret shelter 64
Craigslist and other classified debacles 66
Rescuing the wayward weasel: Stray ferrets 67
Getting a Vet 68
Chapter 5: Home Sweet Home: Preparing Your Ferret's Quarters 69
Setting Up Fuzzy's Cage 70
Size matters: Picking the proper cage 70
Fuzzy blueprints: Making sure the design is right 70
A home within a home: Finding a place inside for the cage 74
A room with a view: Finding a place outside for the cage 76
Making Your Ferret's Bed 78
Setting Your Ferret's Table 79
Serving your ferret's food with a sturdy dish 79
Hydrating your ferret 81
Designing Your Ferret's Bathroom 84
Potty on! Choosing the right litter box for your ferret 84
Picking out the perfect litter 87
Acquiring Accessories and Other Stuff Fuzzy Needs 89
Fluffing up extra snoozing sites 90
Ferret toys galore! 91
Leashes and harnesses for your ferret 93
Finding a good travel taxi 94
Chapter 6: Ferret-Proofing Your Home 97
Inspecting Your Home for Ferret Hazards 98
Laundry room 99
Kitchen 99
Moldings, baseboards, and under cabinets 100
Windows and doors 100
Floor vents and air returns 101
Plants 101
Heights 101
Electrical cords 101
Reclining chairs, rockers, and foldout couches 102
Fireplaces 102
Mattresses, couches, and chairs 102
Toilets, bathtubs, and buckets 103
Cabinets 103
Trash cans 104
Changing Some of Your Home Habits 104
Chapter 7: Introducing Fuzzy to His New Family 107
Ferrets as Social Animals 108
You and Your New Ferret: Making the Most of Your Friendship 109
Hold me gently, please 109
Letting fuzzy set up shop in his home 111
The steps to successful bonding 111
Fuzzy Meets Fluffy and Fido 113
Heeeere kitty, kitty! 113
Nice puppy! 114
Ferrets and other small animals 116
Preparing Your Child for the Ferret 117
Pause the cartoons: What your child should know beforehand 117
Fuzzy, meet Junior: Making the introduction 118
Fuzzy Meets Fuzzy: Adding A New Ferret to Your Family 119
Meeting on neutral ground 120
Messing with their sniffers 120
Forcing a relationship 121
Easing your fuzzy into the business 122
Heading Off Stranger Danger 123
Part 3: Basic Ferret Care and Feeding 125
Chapter 8: Filling Your Ferret's Belly 127
Water, Water, Everywhere 128
Ferrets as Diners 128
Feeding the Traditional Commercial Diet 129
Wet or dry food? 130
Setting a feeding schedule 133
Changing kibble diets 134
Serving Up an Alternative Diet 135
Getting to know the wild polecat's diet 136
The good, the bad, and the ugly on bones 140
Choosing commercial raw or freeze-dried raw diets 143
The evolutionary diet: Feeding your pet small animals or insects 144
Exploring the alternative way of feeding 150
Supplementing Your Fuzzy's Diet 154
Omega-3 fatty acids 154
Omega-6 fatty acids 155
Savoring Treat Time! 155
Giving the good stuff 156
Avoiding the not-so-good stuff 157
Chapter 9: Cleaning Time: Not All Ferret Fun and Games 159
Cleaning House for a Cozy Cage 160
Doing your fuzzy's dishes 160
Stripping his bed 161
Scrubbing (or scooping) the toilet 162
Tearing down the house 162
Getting the gunk off the toys 163
A wall full of turds! 163
Scrub a Dub Fuzz: Navigating Bath Time 164
One bath too many? 165
Picking a shampoo 165
Oatmeal - It's what's for baths 166
Choosing the crime scene 166
Doing the deed 167
Caring for Those Little Ears 170
Gathering supplies 171
Executing the ear clean 172
Nailing Down the Manicure 173
Choosing your clipping method 174
Performing the clip 174
Chewing On Chomper Maintenance 176
Performing the dental checkup 176
Brushing his teeth 178
Breaking Out the Hairbrush 179
Odor Control Tips 101 - A Summary 179
Chapter 10: Enrichment: Yours and Your Ferret's 183
Why Is Enrichment Necessary? 184
What Does Enrichment Do for Ferrets? 185
Relieves boredom and stress 185
Facilitates bonding 185
Keeps their senses alive and well 186
Helps to curb negative behaviors 186
Keeps the flab at bay 186
Encourages curiosity and creative problem solving 187
Helps to keep bones, muscles, organs, and joints healthy 187
Improves heart health and overall circulation 187
Makes humans smile and laugh 187
Understanding Your Ferret's Senses 188
Hearing 188
Smelling 188
Tasting 189
Seeing 189
Touching 189
Recommended Enrichment Activities for You and Your Fuzzy 189
Organizing your ferret's play areas 190
Movement and physical-exercise activities 191
Social-development activities 193
Food-related activities 194
Training exercises 194
Using novel objects in activities 199
Finding Your Own Enrichment at Ferret Clubs 200
Participating in Regional Shows, Club Shows, and Competitions 200
So, you want to show your fuzzy? 201
Preparing to bring home the blue ribbon 201
Fun matches 203
Facebook and Other Internet Sources 204
Chapter 11: Have Ferret, May Travel 207
Fuzzy Is Going on Vacation! 207
Checking ahead 208
Packing the necessities 209
On the Road or Flying High 209
Road trip! 210
Taking to the friendly skies 211
Going international 213
Leaving Your Furball in Good Hands 213
Let the interviews begin: Finding the perfect pet sitter 215
Away to camp: Boarding your ferret 216
Ferrets as Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) 217
Part 4: Tackling Your Ferret's Health Issues and Treatments 221
Chapter 12: Setting Up Your Ferret's Health Plan: Vets and First-Aid Kits 223
Selecting Your Ferret's Veterinarian 224
Interviewing potential vets 224
Going for a visit 227
Developing a good working relationship 228
Putting Your Vet to Work with Vaccinations and Checkups 230
Kits - The office visit 231
Adolescents and adults - the office visit 232
Recognizing allergic reactions 233
Titer testing 234
Stocking Your Ferret First-Aid Kit 235
Ensuring Emergency Preparedness 240
The basic (quick) evacuation kit 240
Collecting and evacuating your fuzzy 241
The deluxe (and orderly) evacuation kit 241
Chapter 13: Helping Your Hurt Ferret: First-Aid Basics 245
Behaviors You Usually Don't Need to Worry About 246
Shivering 246
Itching and scratching 246
Yawning 247
Excessive sleeping 247
Sneezing, hiccuping, and coughing 248
Butt dragging 249
Drinking urine 249
Pain Management and Care 249
Determining if your ferret is in pain 250
Caring for a ferret in pain 251
Setting Up Fuzzy's Home Hospital Room 252
Feeding the Sick or Debilitated Ferret 253
The Assist Feed Recipe: Better than Mom's chicken soup 254
The feeding method: Just as effective as the airplane into the mouth 255
Handling Actual Emergencies 256
Shock 257
Dehydration 257
Bleeding 259
Vomiting 260
Diarrhea (and other fecal issues) 261
Seizures 263
Heatstroke 264
Hypothermia 265
Eye injuries 267
Fractures or spinal injuries 267
Poisoning 268
Animal bites 269
Electric shock 269
Burns 269
Blockage protocol 270
Chapter 14: Ferreting Out Ferret Pests 271
Booting External Critters That Go Bite in the Night 271
Fleas 272
Ticks 278
Ear mites 279
Sarcoptic mange (scabies) 280
Battling the Internal Bugaboos That Threaten Your Fuzzy 281
Heartworms 281
Extra care for your ferret 284
Intestinal worms 284
Coccidia (coccidiosis) 285
Giardia 286
Chapter 15: Handling Viruses, Infections, and Other Conditions and Illnesses 287
Gastrointestinal (GI) Diseases 288
Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis (ECE) 288
Ferret systemic coronaviral disease (FSCD) 291
Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) 292
Intestinal and stomach blockages 293
Helicobacter Mustelae (H mustelae) Infection 294
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis 296
Megaesophagus 297
Dental Problems 298
Faulty teeth 298
The dreaded dental disease 301
Heart Disease 302
Influenza (The "Flu") 304
Disseminated Idiopathic Myofasciitis 305
Urinary Tract Problems 306
Bladder or urinary tract infections 307
Prostate problems 307
Stones and blockages 308
Eye Problems 309
Aleutian Disease Virus (ADV) 310
Canine Distemper 312
Diabetes Mellitus 313
Enlarged Spleen (Splenomegaly) 314
Hairballs 315
Rabies 315
Ulcers 317
Chapter 16: Finding and Treating the Big C and Other Lumps 319
Adrenal Gland Disease 320
Making the diagnosis 322
Treating the disease 323
Insulinoma 326
Making the diagnosis 327
Treating the disease 327
Lymphosarcoma (Lymphoma) 328
Making the diagnosis 329
Treating the disease 329
Chordomas 329
Itchy Growths: Skin Tumors 330
Mast cell tumors 331
Basal cell tumors 331
Sebaceous cell tumors 331
Chapter 17: Saying Goodbye When the Time Comes 333
Letting Go of Your Family Member 334
Learning from Fuzzy's Death with a Postmortem 335
Selecting Fuzzy's Final Burrowing Place 336
Choosing cremation 337
Proceeding to a pet cemetery 338
Opting for a backyard burial 339
Grieving for Your Lost Fuzzy 340
Know you're not alone 341
Face the feelings 341
Give yourself time 341
Help others deal with their loss 342
Helping a Surviving Ferret Cope 343
Part 5: Ferret Psychology 101: Behavior and Training 345
Chapter 18: Understanding What Fuzzy Is Trying to Tell You 347
Say What? Speaking Ferret-ese 348
The dook 348
The squeak 349
The giggles or hee-hees 349
The screech or scream 349
The squeal 350
The bark 350
The honk 350
The hiss 350
You Make Me Feel Like Dancin'! Interpreting Your Ferret's Jig 351
The dance of joy 351
The war dance 352
Decoding Your Ferret's Body Language 353
The frizz look 353
The alligator roll and wrestlemania 354
The treasure hunt 354
The chase is on 355
Fuzzy stalking 355
Tail wagging 355
"Why Does My Ferret Do That?" Understanding Other Fuzzy Behaviors 356
Digging to China 356
Ferret fixations 357
The movers are here 357
A felon on your hands? 358
The zig-zag 358
Butt scooting 359
Coveting thy hidey-hole 359
Scoping out boundaries 360
Chapter 19: Putting Your Ferret through Basic Training: Easy as 1-2-3? 361
Just Say NO to Biting 362
This Way to the Bathroom 363
Harnessing Your Fuzzy for a Walk 365
Getting fuzzy used to a harness 366
Following basic rules when you're out and about 367
Chapter 20: Dealing with the Behaviorally Challenged Ferret 369
Understanding Your Dracula in Fuzzy's Clothing 370
I'm having growing pains 371
Nobody told me not to bite 371
I'm in pain, darn it! 371
Resource guarding 372
I'm a manly or bully ferret 372
I'm facing a lot of change right now 372
Biting always worked before! 373
I'm still fighting back 373
Some other reasons for my biting 373
Socializing Your Biting Beast 374
Getting a grip 375
Getting unstuck 376
Taming the critter 378
Bonding with the biting ferret 380
Part 6: Breeding Ferrets: The Facts, Fallacies, And Plain Ol' Hard Work 381
Chapter 21: Should You Breed Your Ferret? Looking at the Big Picture 383
What It Takes to Be a Responsible Breeder 384
Deep pockets 384
The emotional stake 386
Time to care 387
Willingness to find out what you don't know 388
Avoiding a Need for More Shelters 390
Chapter 22: Unmasking the Details of Ferret Love 391
Fine-Tuning the Organs 392
The boy (hob) 392
The girl (jill) 393
Making a love connection: Enter Neanderthal ferret 394
What Happens If Your Unaltered Ferret Isn't Bred? 395
Mothering the Mom-to-Be 396
Strange craving? Keeping mom nourished 397
Providing a maternity ward 398
Heading Off to the Delivery Room 400
The typical delivery 401
The difficult delivery 401
Some Problems You May Face after Birth 402
A difficult mother 402
A mother incapable of nursing 403
Calling on the foster mom 403
Chapter 23: From Birth to Bundle of Energy: Walking a Fuzzy's Timeline 405
Fuzzy Infancy: Birth to 3 Weeks 406
Furball Toddlerhood: 3 to 6 Weeks 407
The Terrible Fuzzy Twos: 6 to 10 Weeks 408
Adolescence Already? 10 to 15 Weeks 409
Part 7: The Part of Tens 411
Chapter 24: Ten Amazing and Creative Ferret-Proofing Hacks 413
Pool Noodles Be Gone! 413
Up, Up, and Over - Not! 414
Cardboard Cut-Outs 416
Yule Get Hung Up on Christmas 417
Dual Purpose Door Blocker 419
Couch Cures 420
Fixing Floors and Revamping Ramps 420
A Room with a View 421
Wired for Trouble 422
Velcro to the Rescue 422
Chapter 25: Ten Recipes that Make Your Ferret Go Mmmmmm 423
Hobbit Delights 425
Karen's Brew 426
Raw Soupy Recipe 427
Barb's Recipe for Hungover Ferrets 427
Ferret Bland Diet 428
Tui's Chewies 429
Family Dinner 430
Mickey's Meatloaf 431
Clyde's Seaside Chunks 432
Bluto's BARF 432
Index 433
Chapter 1
IN THIS CHAPTER
Reviewing the description of a ferret
Listing the basic ferret info, from color to odor
Understanding the fuzzy's exercise needs
Addressing the financial and legal matters that ferrets bring
Incorporating the ferret into your home
Introducing your fuzzy to other kids and pets
To the undiscerning eye, she looks a little rat-like. But she acts and moves more like a cat. Sometimes, she fools you and becomes quite dog-like. She resembles some animals you see roaming your backyard or other curious critters featured on a nature television show. And at some point, you'll witness some people in a pet store pointing at a cage full of them, inquiring, "Good heavens, what in the world are those? Opossums?" I think not!
The lovable animal I refer to is the ferret, of course. She belongs to a colorful clan of creatures and often gets mistaken for different animals. In this chapter, I tell you all about the ferret's vast family, his close and distant relatives, and his interesting history. (And for you technical readers, I throw in all sorts of Latin lingo that may confuse even the professionals out there.)
The ferret's scientific name as of press time, preferred mostly by North-American scientists, is Mustela putorius furo. This name exists because of the beliefs concerning the function and nature of the ferret. For those of you who don't speak Ferret Latin, Mustela means "weasel" or "mouse killer." Putorius is derived from the Latin word putoris, meaning "stench," and furo is derived from the Latin word furis, meaning "thief." The word ferret itself is derived from the Latin word furonem, which also means "thief." Put all this together and you have one little "stinky mouse-killing thief." Although the historical ferret may have lived up to this dubious title, today's ferret is more often than not a cuddly little furball. For all practical purposes, I fondly refer to my ferrets as Ferretus majorus pleasorus in the comfort of my nonscientific home!
Some scientists who agree with me are now challenging the beliefs about ferrets - particularly some of the DNA evidence, as used in some paternity tests. The white coats doing most of the ancestral and DNA research are Europeans who prefer to call the ferret Mustela furo. Currently, several papers exist that support Mustela furo. The scientific name of our domestic ferret may very well change in the near future.
And before you actually run out and get your new family member, you must consider all the things your ferret will require of you - space, safety, and so on - so I cover these things here as well. After all, how can you promise to be a good mom or dad to your fuzzy if you don't even know what goes into good ferret parenting? Taking an honest look at the requirements can mean the difference between living happily with a new family member and taking on a major, unwelcome chore.
Although ferrets may look rodent-like with their long, pointed snouts and ticklish whiskers (see Figure 1-1), they're not rodents at all. Ferrets come from the order Carnivora, which simply means "meat or flesh eating." This order encompasses a huge group of animals, from Fifi the common lap dog to the mighty African lion. Within the order Carnivora, ferrets belong to the family Mustelidae, which they proudly share with such bold critters as the badger, wolverine, pine marten, and otters. Included in that family are both domesticated ferrets and ferret-like wild animals such as the weasel, European polecat, steppe polecat, black-footed ferret, and mink.
FIGURE 1-1: They may look like rodents, but ferrets are actually carnivores.
The word ferret is appropriately derived from the Latin word Furonem, which means "thief." As a new ferret owner, you'll quickly realize just how thieving your new family member can be. As cute as this endearing trait may be at times, it has its downsides. It once took me over a day to find all the contents of my purse, which I foolishly left open in the presence of roving ferrets.
Many ferret owners call their pets a variety of nicknames. Some of the names that I use throughout this book are fuzzy, carpet shark, snorkeler, furball, and fuzzbutt. I know that many more terms of endearment exist out there. Don't get confused!
Before you bring a new fuzzy home or in the early stages of your ferret parenthood, you need to become familiar with a ferret's physical inventory. When I say physical, I pretty much mean all the general stuff regarding a ferret's physical characteristics, from his paws and claws to his weight and remarkable (and not-so-remarkable) senses.
Take a look at Figure 1-2 if you really want to get down to the bones, literally, of examining a ferret's physical makeup! For information on ferret coats and colors, see Chapter 2.
FIGURE 1-2: A ferret's skeleton, displaying the ferret's long spine.
In the following sections, I introduce you to the physical characteristics of the ferret. My version of a ferret physical also covers other tidbits you should know, like color combos and life span, because knowing how to accessorize your fuzzy and how long you'll be caring for him is important.
Since publishing the second edition of Ferrets For Dummies in 2007, I would have expected the six-to-eight-year life span of ferrets to have increased, yet I find it has stayed the same or even decreased slightly. Although I've still heard many stories of ferrets that have lived for up to nine or ten years, barring any unforeseen mishaps, my belief remains that a ferret's environment - his caging, disease, stress (including overcrowding), diet, and so on - plays a role in his short life span. As ferret owners discover more about the ferret and realize how important husbandry and the reduction of stress are, they might possibly see that increase in ferret life span within their own lifetime.
For now, though, you can only do your best to make your ferret's quality of life top-notch. At 1 year old, your fuzzy is considered full grown. At 3 to 4, he's considered middle-aged, and at 5 to 6 years of age, he's considered a geriatric, or an old fert! At this time, she may begin to slowly lose weight and start encountering debilitating illnesses. This is when things get tough and you're faced with difficult choices (see Chapter 17 for advice on saying goodbye to your fuzzy).
As heartbreaking as it is, ferrets are prone to many diseases and may be genetically or medically flawed. Like most companion pets, whose life spans are short compared to humans, ferrets' lives are compacted into only six to eight oh-so-short years. The average human has 65 to 70 years to experience what a ferret experiences in under a decade. The ferret is an amazing trooper with a tremendous fight for life, and you can certainly do your part to help. See Chapters 15 and 16 for more on the conditions that can afflict your fuzzy and for tips on how to care for him.
A carpet shark's size makes him an ideal pet for both the apartment dweller and the homeowner. As is the case with some mammal species, unneutered male ferrets typically measure up to two times larger than females - called sexual dimorphism. There is a notable weight difference in the head and torso, where the male is wider and less dainty.
A typical altered female ferret weighs between a slim ¾ of a pound (0.3 kg) and a whopping 2½ pounds (1.1 kg) - and that's a big girl. Neutered males normally weigh 2 to 3½ pounds (0.9 to 1.6 kg), and unaltered males may weigh in at 4 to 6 pounds (1.8 to 2.7 kg) or more. In tape-measure terms, without the tail, female ferrets are between 13 and 14 inches (33 and 35.5 cm) long, and males generally measure between 15 and 16 inches (38 and 40.6 cm). A ferret's tail is 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10 cm) long. See Figure 1-3.
FIGURE 1-3: Male ferrets are bulkier, with the location of the penis resembling belly buttons. Females are smaller and have vulval openings near the anus.
Ferrets are kind of like humans in that they tend to bulk up in the winter. Sometimes ferrets gain 40 percent of their weight at this time of the year and then lose it in the spring (as do humans, right?). This isn't always the rule, though; some ferrets always seem skinny, and others are belly draggers all year round. Could it have something to do with health and/or exercise? Better check it out. (Parts 3 and 4 of this book cover various issues related to exercise and health.)
On each of a ferret's soft paws is a set of five non-retractable claws or nails designed for digging and grasping. Nature...
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