Ferrets for Dummies - 3rd Edition by Kim Schilling (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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.

• Make sure a ferret's the pet for you
• Ferret-proof your home
• Keep a clean house
• Find the right vet

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.

From the Back Cover

Here's how to become a model ferret parent!

Playful, cuddly and intelligent, ferrets are popular pets. But they have some very specific needs, making this guide invaluable as you plan for the care, housing, feeding, and enrichment of that bright-eyed little fuzzy! Here's how to decide whether a ferret is the right addition to your family, as well as an introduction to their many idiosyncrasies. You'll get advice on ferret-proofing your house, everything you need to know about a healthy ferret diet, the best ways to introduce ferrets to other household pets, ferret psychology, and so much more.

Inside...

• Different types of ferrets
• Providing a safe living space
• Potential dangers in your home
• Cleanliness is critical
• Health care and first aid
• Building ferret friendships
• Training tips
• Keeping fuzzy happy & healthy

About the Author

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.