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Drs. Foster and Smith Faithful Friends TV show to air on Animal Planet!
A fun, family-friendly variety show, Faithful Friends contains celebrity interviews, questions from everyday pet parents, an Ask the Vet segment, and an Itty Bitty Buddy feature that focuses on smaller household pets. The lively 30 minute program will premiere on Animal Planet at 9:00 am on April 13 and will continue for 13 weeks. For more information, including segment topics, visit Drs. Foster and Smith.
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it's springtime!
Now that spring is here, it's time for our fuzzies to start shedding their thick winter coats. Some ferrets don't have a very thick winter coat, and they will only have a small shed. Other ferrets will "blow their coats," or lose most or all of their guard hairs.
During shedding season, ferrets are at an especially high risk for developing hairballs. When ferrets groom themselves, they ingest loose hair and hairballs can form. Unlike cats, ferrets cannot usually vomit up these hairballs, and since they can't pass them either, the hairballs form blockages in their stomachs and intestines. Blockages are a life threatening condition that will require surgery.
It's much easier to prevent hairballs than it is to treat them, and we recommend giving your ferret a hairball remedy or laxative at least a few times a week. If your ferret is one of those ferrets that blows his coat, give him the hairball remedy daily. Keep an eye out for signs of a blockage, and if you see any, schedule a veterinary appointment immediately.
Spring is also the time when we start to take our ferrets outdoors to enjoy the good weather! While these outings are fun, safety should always be your number one priority. Read Back to Nature: Let Your Ferret Discover the Outdoors Safely for some helpful tips for outings with your fuzzies!
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Are you a ferret owner looking for answers to ferret questions? Check out our Ferret FAQ! It covers all sorts of subjects including food choice, toys, bathing, litter training, vaccinations, how to find a qualified ferret veterinarian, bite training and more!
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Scruffing: Handling Your Ferret as Her Mother WouldScruffing can be a very effective disciplinary technique, but it also comes in handy in other situations. However, many ferret owners are unsure of how or when to scruff. Below we will discuss what it is, what it does, and when you should use it. ... Read MoreCommon Behavior Problems and Solutions for FerretsThere are a number of common ferret behavioral issues that you will probably run into as a ferret owner. These issues can become exasperating, but with a few easy tips, you can successfully rid your ferret of these bad habits. ... Read MorePrednisone Uses & BenefitsPrednisone is one of the most frequently prescribed medicines for ferrets. It is a corticosteroid, and it has a variety of different uses in ferrets, including the treatment of a number of the most common ferret diseases. ... Read MoreRespiratory Infections in Ferrets: Signs, Causes, & TreatmentUpper respiratory infections are rare in healthy ferrets that are kept in a good environment and have limited to no contact with sickly animals. Ferrets that are most susceptible to infections include kits, older ferrets, ferrets with weakened or suppressed immune systems, and ferrets living in unhealthy conditions. ... Read More |
