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Pet Ferret Care and Health Information

Information about keeping ferrets as pets, the general care of pet ferrets (including cages, feeding, toys, training, good ferret care books, and more), and health resources.
Super Pet Super Sleeper Sleep-E Tent
A quick review of the Super Pet Super Sleeper Sleep-E Tent, which is a nifty and versatile sleeping tent and hammock suitable mainly for ferrets but also for pet rats, chinchillas, and more.
Super Pet Cozy Hammock
A review of the Super Pet Cozy Hammock. This product is a hammock that is useful for ferrets and other pets.
Ferret Care Guide and Ferret Facts
Beginner's guide to ferrets includes basic facts about ferrets and a compilation of all of About's ferret care articles.
Feeding Your Ferret
The ideal ferret diet is a somewhat controversial area, with the standard recommendation that cat food is fine being questioned and ferret specific diets becoming more widely available.
Towards a More Natural Ferret Diet - Whole Prey and Raw Foods
An examination of the issues involved in feeding ferrets and appropriate and healthy diet, and whether more natural diets such as whole prey or formulated or homemade raw bones and food can better meet the needs of pet ferrets.
Top 10 Ferret Cages
Although ferrets need daily time outside their cage, they generally still spend a significant amount of time in their cages so need a good sized, interesting cage. Here's a brief rundown on some large ferret cages available online.
Ferret Toys
Few pets can amuse you with their antics like a ferret. Here are some ideas for toys for ferrets which should help keep your ferrets happy at play time!
Top 10 Ferret Toys
Ferrets will play with almost anything, but when selecting toys for ferrets it is important to pick toys that are durable and won't pose a safety hazard to your pet. Here are some good choices available online.
Grooming Your Pet Ferret
Information about basic grooming of pet ferrets including bathing and nail trims.
Ferret Training Tips
A general discussion on training your ferret not to nip and to use a litter box, from your About.com guide.
Ferrets and Other Pets
A look at choosing a pet ferret when you have other pets in the home.
Ferret Proofing - Making Your Home Safe
Steps you should take to make your home safer for pet ferrets
How to Litter Train a Ferret
A concise guide to the steps in litter training ferrets.
Neat Ferret Tricks
This video of a ferret running through some great little tricks.
Video Series - Training a Ferret to Shake a Paw
Series of videos that illustrate the concept of shaping a behavior to teach a ferret to shake a paw.
Training a Ferret to Do Tricks Can be Frustrating
Sometimes trying to teach a ferret tricks can be frustrating!
Keeping Ferrets Cool In Hot Weather
Tips for ways to keep ferrets cool during hot weather.
Review of "Ferrets for Dummies"
A review of "Ferrets for Dummies" by Kim Schilling - a good choice for any ferret owner or potential owner.
Review of "The Essential Ferret"
A review of the book the "Essential Ferret," edited by Betsy Sikora Siino
Top Five Ferret Care Books
Five books that are great for potential ferret owners, new ferret owners, and even experienced owners.
Colors
From Path Valley Farms, photos of several color variations of ferrets.  Also a tips page.
Everything Ferret
Lots of information about ferrets and their care along with practical tips, photos, shelter list, classifieds and much more, including online shopping for your ferrets.
Ferret Owner's Manual
By Dick Bossart - a very thorough document on ferret care and health. Text only.
Important Ferret Information
Several documents on care, including expectations, basic care, behavior, and health.  On West Valley Wuzzles' site.
Ultimate Hidey Hole
Site dedicated to educating new and veteran ferret owners, featuring educational resources, news, a shelter/rescue directory, a club/association directory, a bookstore featuring book reviews and a shopper's guide.

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