{"product_id":"ferrets-for-dummies-isbn-9781119720836","title":"Ferrets For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything you need to know about your playful new pet \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking 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!  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFerrets For Dummies, 3rd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake sure a ferret’s the pet for you \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFerret-proof your home \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep a clean house \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind the right vet \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you have a jill (female), a hob (male), or a full “business” of ferrets (several), \u003ci\u003eFerrets For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you ferret out whatever you need to know—and ensure that your fuzzy new pal is a healthy, happy member of the household.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Is a Ferret Right for You? 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: What You Need to Know About Ferrets 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Question: What Is a Ferret? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving the Ferret a Physical: Examining Fuzzy Characteristics 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the life span of a fuzzy 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this corner, weighing in at 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to the point about claws and teeth 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking sense of senses 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercise and Time Considerations — Yours and Your Fuzzy’s 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Whiff of the Odor Factor 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo descent or not to descent? 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling your fuzzy’s odor 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Dish on Financial Matters 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtreme Cage Makeover: Providing the Space They Need 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing the Challenges of Ferret-Proofing Your Home 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerrets and Kids 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerrets and Babies 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerrets and Other Household Pets 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaping over the Legal Hurdles 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Understanding What Ferrets Are (And Aren’t) 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes, Ferrets Are Domesticated 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Know Fuzzies in the Past and Present 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerrets throughout history 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerrets have always had a knack for meeting man’s needs 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerrets catching on 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotlighting the Sport of Ferreting 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicturing the Physical Appearance of the Domestic Ferret 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe spectrum of fuzzy colors 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuzzy color patterns 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHanging up the question on ferret coat changes and colors 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrazy ferret categories 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot Just Another Color: The Black-Footed Ferret 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe one, true North American ferret! 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre black-footed ferrets really that different? 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHabitat (or is that prairie dog?) destruction 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Black-Footed Ferret Recovery Plan 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Ferrets and the Law: Licensing and Other Issues 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“A License? But He Can’t Even Reach the Pedals!” 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerret-Free Zones and Why They Exist 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s it gonna be? Wild, domestic, or exotic? 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeral ferrets in my neighborhood? 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould people fear rabies? 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Law and the Consequences of Breaking It 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Finding Your Ferret and Hanging Up the Welcome Hammock 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: On the Tail of a New Carpet Shark (Um, Ferret) 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerret Shopping 101 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre You in the Market for a New or Used Ferret? 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting off with a kit 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopting an older ferret 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould You Pre-Order Blue or Pink Bedding (Get a Boy or Girl)? 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePitting Altered versus Whole Furballs 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoys will be boys 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGirls will be girls 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“You Want How Many Ferrets?” 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Find Your Ferret 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerusing pet shops 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking out private breeders 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopting from a ferret shelter 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCraigslist and other classified debacles 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRescuing the wayward weasel: Stray ferrets 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Vet 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Home Sweet Home: Preparing Your Ferret’s Quarters 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Fuzzy’s Cage 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSize matters: Picking the proper cage 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuzzy blueprints: Making sure the design is right 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA home within a home: Finding a place inside for the cage 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA room with a view: Finding a place outside for the cage 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Your Ferret’s Bed 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Your Ferret’s Table 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServing your ferret’s food with a sturdy dish 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydrating your ferret 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning Your Ferret’s Bathroom 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotty on! Choosing the right litter box for your ferret 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking out the perfect litter 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring Accessories and Other Stuff Fuzzy Needs 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluffing up extra snoozing sites 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerret toys galore! 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeashes and harnesses for your ferret 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a good travel taxi 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Ferret-Proofing Your Home 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspecting Your Home for Ferret Hazards 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaundry room 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKitchen 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoldings, baseboards, and under cabinets 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindows and doors 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloor vents and air returns 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlants 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeights 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical cords 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReclining chairs, rockers, and foldout couches 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFireplaces 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMattresses, couches, and chairs 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToilets, bathtubs, and buckets 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCabinets 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrash cans 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Some of Your Home Habits 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Introducing Fuzzy to His New Family 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerrets as Social Animals 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou and Your New Ferret: Making the Most of Your Friendship 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHold me gently, please 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting fuzzy set up shop in his home 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe steps to successful bonding 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuzzy Meets Fluffy and Fido 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeeeere kitty, kitty! 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNice puppy! 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerrets and other small animals 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Your Child for the Ferret 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePause the cartoons: What your child should know beforehand 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuzzy, meet Junior: Making the introduction 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuzzy Meets Fuzzy: Adding A New Ferret to Your Family 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting on neutral ground 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMessing with their sniffers 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForcing a relationship 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasing your fuzzy into the business 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeading Off Stranger Danger 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Basic Ferret Care and Feeding 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Filling Your Ferret’s Belly 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater, Water, Everywhere 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerrets as Diners 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding the Traditional Commercial Diet 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWet or dry food? 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting a feeding schedule 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging kibble diets 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServing Up an Alternative Diet 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to know the wild polecat’s diet 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe good, the bad, and the ugly on bones 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing commercial raw or freeze-dried raw diets 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe evolutionary diet: Feeding your pet small animals or insects 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the alternative way of feeding 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplementing Your Fuzzy’s Diet 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOmega-3 fatty acids 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOmega-6 fatty acids 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSavoring Treat Time! 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving the good stuff 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the not-so-good stuff 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Cleaning Time: Not All Ferret Fun and Games 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning House for a Cozy Cage 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing your fuzzy’s dishes 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStripping his bed 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScrubbing (or scooping) the toilet 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTearing down the house 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the gunk off the toys 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA wall full of turds! 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScrub a Dub Fuzz: Navigating Bath Time 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne bath too many? 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking a shampoo 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOatmeal — It’s what’s for baths 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the crime scene 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing the deed 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for Those Little Ears 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering supplies 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecuting the ear clean 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNailing Down the Manicure 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing your clipping method 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming the clip 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChewing On Chomper Maintenance 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming the dental checkup 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrushing his teeth 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Out the Hairbrush 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOdor Control Tips 101 — A Summary 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Enrichment: Yours and Your Ferret’s 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Is Enrichment Necessary? 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Does Enrichment Do for Ferrets? 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelieves boredom and stress 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilitates bonding 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeps their senses alive and well 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelps to curb negative behaviors 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeps the flab at bay 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncourages curiosity and creative problem solving 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelps to keep bones, muscles, organs, and joints healthy 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproves heart health and overall circulation 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMakes humans smile and laugh 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Your Ferret’s Senses 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmelling 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTasting 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouching 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Enrichment Activities for You and Your Fuzzy 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing your ferret’s play areas 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMovement and physical-exercise activities 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial-development activities 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFood-related activities 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining exercises 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing novel objects in activities 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Your Own Enrichment at Ferret Clubs 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipating in Regional Shows, Club Shows, and Competitions 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo, you want to show your fuzzy? 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to bring home the blue ribbon 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFun matches 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacebook and Other Internet Sources 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Have Ferret, May Travel 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuzzy Is Going on Vacation! 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking ahead 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacking the necessities 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the Road or Flying High 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoad trip! 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking to the friendly skies 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing international 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving Your Furball in Good Hands 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet the interviews begin: Finding the perfect pet sitter 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAway to camp: Boarding your ferret 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerrets as Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Tackling Your Ferret’s Health Issues and Treatments 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Setting Up Your Ferret’s Health Plan: Vets and First-Aid Kits 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Your Ferret’s Veterinarian 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing potential vets 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing for a visit 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a good working relationship 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Your Vet to Work with Vaccinations and Checkups 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKits — The office visit 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdolescents and adults — the office visit 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing allergic reactions 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiter testing 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocking Your Ferret First-Aid Kit 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsuring Emergency Preparedness 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe basic (quick) evacuation kit 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting and evacuating your fuzzy 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe deluxe (and orderly) evacuation kit 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Helping Your Hurt Ferret: First-Aid Basics 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehaviors You Usually Don’t Need to Worry About 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShivering 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eItching and scratching 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYawning 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcessive sleeping 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSneezing, hiccuping, and coughing 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eButt dragging 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrinking urine 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePain Management and Care 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining if your ferret is in pain 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for a ferret in pain 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Fuzzy’s Home Hospital Room 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding the Sick or Debilitated Ferret 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Assist Feed Recipe: Better than Mom’s chicken soup 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe feeding method: Just as effective as the airplane into the mouth 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Actual Emergencies 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShock 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDehydration 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBleeding 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVomiting 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiarrhea (and other fecal issues) 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeizures 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeatstroke 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHypothermia 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEye injuries 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFractures or spinal injuries 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoisoning 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnimal bites 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectric shock 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBurns 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlockage protocol 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Ferreting Out Ferret Pests 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBooting External Critters That Go Bite in the Night 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFleas 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTicks 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEar mites 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSarcoptic mange (scabies) 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattling the Internal Bugaboos That Threaten Your Fuzzy 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeartworms 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtra care for your ferret 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntestinal worms 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoccidia 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Idiopathic Myofasciitis 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrinary Tract Problems 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBladder or urinary tract infections 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProstate problems 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStones and blockages 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEye Problems 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAleutian Disease Virus (ADV) 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanine Distemper 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiabetes Mellitus 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnlarged Spleen (Splenomegaly) 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHairballs 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRabies 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUlcers 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Finding and Treating the Big C and Other Lumps 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdrenal Gland Disease 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the diagnosis 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating the disease 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsulinoma 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the diagnosis 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating the disease 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLymphosarcoma (Lymphoma) 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the diagnosis 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating the disease 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChordomas 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eItchy Growths: Skin Tumors 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMast cell tumors 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasal cell tumors 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSebaceous cell tumors 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Saying Goodbye When the Time Comes 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting Go of Your Family Member 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning from Fuzzy’s Death with a Postmortem 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Fuzzy’s Final Burrowing Place 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing cremation 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProceeding to a pet cemetery 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpting for a backyard burial 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrieving for Your Lost Fuzzy 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnow you’re not alone 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFace the feelings 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive yourself time 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp others deal with their loss 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping a Surviving Ferret Cope 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Ferret Psychology 101: Behavior and Training 345\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Understanding What Fuzzy Is Trying to Tell You 347\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSay What? Speaking Ferret-ese 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dook 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe squeak 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe giggles or hee-hees 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe screech or scream 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe squeal 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bark 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe honk 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe hiss 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Make Me Feel Like Dancin’! Interpreting Your Ferret’s Jig 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dance of joy 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe war dance 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecoding Your Ferret’s Body Language 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe frizz look 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe alligator roll and wrestlemania 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe treasure hunt 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe chase is on 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuzzy stalking 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTail wagging 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Why Does My Ferret Do That?” Understanding Other Fuzzy Behaviors 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging to China 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerret fixations 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe movers are here 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA felon on your hands? 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe zig-zag 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eButt scooting 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoveting thy hidey-hole 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoping out boundaries 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Putting Your Ferret through Basic Training: Easy as 1-2-3? 361\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust Say NO to Biting 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Way to the Bathroom 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarnessing Your Fuzzy for a Walk 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting fuzzy used to a harness 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing basic rules when you’re out and about 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Dealing with the Behaviorally Challenged Ferret 369\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Your Dracula in Fuzzy’s Clothing 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’m having growing pains 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNobody told me not to bite 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’m in pain, darn it! 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource guarding 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’m a manly or bully ferret 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’m facing a lot of change right now 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiting always worked before! 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’m still fighting back 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome other reasons for my biting 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocializing Your Biting Beast 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a grip 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting unstuck 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaming the critter 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBonding with the biting ferret 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Breeding Ferrets: The Facts, Fallacies, And Plain Ol’ Hard Work 381\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Should You Breed Your Ferret? Looking at the Big Picture 383\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat It Takes to Be a Responsible Breeder 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep pockets 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe emotional stake 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime to care 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWillingness to find out what you don’t know 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding a Need for More Shelters 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Unmasking the Details of Ferret Love 391\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFine-Tuning the Organs 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe boy (hob) 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe girl (jill) 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a love connection: Enter Neanderthal ferret 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happens If Your Unaltered Ferret Isn’t Bred? 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMothering the Mom-to-Be 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrange craving? Keeping mom nourished 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding a maternity ward 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeading Off to the Delivery Room 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe typical delivery 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe difficult delivery 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Problems You May Face after Birth 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA difficult mother 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA mother incapable of nursing 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling on the foster mom 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: From Birth to Bundle of Energy: Walking a Fuzzy’s Timeline 405\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuzzy Infancy: Birth to 3 Weeks 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurball Toddlerhood: 3 to 6 Weeks 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Terrible Fuzzy Twos: 6 to 10 Weeks 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdolescence Already? 10 to 15 Weeks 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: The Part of Tens 411\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24: Ten Amazing and Creative Ferret-Proofing Hacks 413\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePool Noodles Be Gone! 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUp, Up, and Over — Not! 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCardboard Cut-Outs 416\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYule Get Hung Up on Christmas 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDual Purpose Door Blocker 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCouch Cures 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixing Floors and Revamping Ramps 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Room with a View 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWired for Trouble 422\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVelcro to the Rescue 422\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 25: Ten Recipes that Make Your Ferret Go Mmmmmm 423\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHobbit Delights 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKaren’s Brew 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaw Soupy Recipe 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBarb’s Recipe for Hungover Ferrets 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerret Bland Diet 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTui’s Chewies 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamily Dinner 430\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMickey’s Meatloaf 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClyde’s Seaside Chunks 432\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBluto’s BARF 432\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 433\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKim Schilling\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of Animals for Awareness, a non-profit USDA licensed sanctuary dedicated to the needs of exotic and wild animals. 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