Ferrets For Dummies

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! FerretsForDummies, 3rdEditionishereto make sureyou becomejust that kind of owner,fullyequipped 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 newpet. There's even a section on how to gettoknow your ferret properly (spotting those little mood swings)and how to introduce it to play well with friends and family. Make sure a ferret's the pet for you Ferret-proof your home Keep a cleanhouse Find therightvet Whether you have a jill (female),a hob (male), or a full "business" of ferrets (several),FerretsForDummieshelpsyou ferret outwhatever you need to know-andensure that your fuzzynew palisa healthy, happy member of the household.