The Ferret: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet
by Mary R. Shefferman
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Author: Mary R. SheffermanBrand: IDG/Howell Books
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-12-03
ISBN: 087605498X
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Howell Book House
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Book Review: A good beginner's book on owning a ferret
Summary: 4 Stars
I found this older book to be a good readable starting point in learning about the ferret. I highly suggest it for anyone thinking about adopting a ferret, since it gives you a very good picture of the care involved, including medical issues, ferret-proofing your home, the hopelessly curious nature of the ferret, and daily life with a ferret in general. The only real places it is lacking is in updated advances in veterinary care for certain diseases specific to the ferret, and also in legal issues since many things have changed over the past ten years on that front also. One negative issue, and I've seen this erroneous information in print many times in many places, is the book stating that the lifespan of the ferret is six to ten years. That is true in Europe where ferrets are largely bred in small operations. In the U.S., however, the lifespan is more like five to seven years. Also note that the book doesn't really stress the fact that the ferret is a social animal - not so much with humans as with other ferrets. Ferrets are happiest and most active when they live together in groups of two or three. A ferret will play with you, but don't expect the level of interaction and affection you would get from a cat or dog.
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