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1. Points to consider while choosing a Flea Spray September 23, 2011 We all love pets. We love keeping our pets healthy and clean. Who would not like to have a playful pet? For pets like cats, dogs, chickens, rabbits, squirrels, rats, ferret, and mice, the common problem is to have fleas. This will make your pet unhealthy. Fleas are insects of usually dark in colour. These are wingless insects with tube-like mouth-parts used to feeding on the blood of their hosts. Fleas can transmit fever among animals and from animal to humans. Also, fleas can transmit bubonic plague and any other disease from human to rodent and from rodent to humans. Flea bites are rarely fe... (read more) Author: Simon Dunlop

2. To Add or Not To Add a Ferret to Your Home August 10, 2011 Are you an animal lover who wants to have a new lovable, social friend in your home? Ferrets are a good choice to consider. However, you need to be prepared for all that is included with owning a ferret. Ferrets are quite relaxed creatures and sleep as much as 16 to 18 hours per day. However, they do require rigorous playtime outside their cage for a period each day. Roughly two to three hours of play is recommended to keep the ferrets healthy and active. Another consideration at this point is whether your home, or at least the play area for the ferrets, is ferret-proof. Ferrets can fit i... (read more) Author: Karen Stein

3. Making a Cage Home - Toys For Guinea Pigs July 05, 2011 We all like our toys and guinea pigs are no exception. They are fairly smart creatures and become bored with the same toys for a long period of time, so try to change toys every once in a while. A popular toy is called Bounce Back for six dollars. The guinea pig knocks the toy down to get the treat out of it and then it bounces back again. This toy was custom-made just for guinea pigs and they do seem to like it. Rabbit, ferret and even some cat and bird toys work well with guinea pigs. Make sure that any toys you place in the cage cannot be broken and swallowed by the cavy. Lots of househ... (read more) Author: Samantha Sanderson

4. Ferrets As Pets Pt. Two April 03, 2011 So you still want a ferret as a pet? I haven't scared you away yet? Well good! In this article I will be talking about grooming your ferret, breeding your ferret if you decide you want to, and letting them out of the cage for play time. There's quite the controversy on bathing ferrets because it's actually not really good for them. As it drys out their skin and makes them MORE stinky because it increases the oils in their coat which is why they smell in the first place. But you can wash them and they do make Ferret Shampoo which is in pet stores. If you are going to wash them don't do i... (read more) Author: Cortney Patten

5. Ferrets As Pets Pt. One April 03, 2011 If you think owning a ferret is simple and easy, you're wrong! As they are hard work to keep clean, fed, watered, exercised. Don't get me wrong they are wonderful little critters to have as pets but they pack a lot of work for such a small little animal! Let me start off with saying I have two of them myself and they are a handful inside the cage and out! I have always wanted ferrets because they are fun to play with and you can hold them and train them to do little things. I rescued my two from a foster care but I never planned on the work they give me! First was the cage, I got a... (read more) Author: Cortney Patten

6. Fleece Ferret Hammocks March 10, 2011 Ferrets are growing in popularity as pets in the United States and around the world. One of the favorite cage accessories of these lovable animals are hammocks. Using a nice hammock made out of fleece material makes it an even softer resting area for your little friend. If you or anyone you know has a pet ferret then you may, already, be aware of the importance of a hammock in a ferret's life. These little creatures, absolutely, love to sleep inside of one of these hanging beds. If you are still considering getting a ferret or know someone who is looking for ferret accessories you nee... (read more) Author: Derrick Anderson

7. Setting Up a Ferret Cage November 13, 2010 If you are going to get a pet ferret you are going to need a cage for him to spend his unsupervised time in. Here we will cover the basics of setting up your ferret's cage. Size Ferrets spend a lot of time sleeping. Despite this, they are very active during the time that they are awake. A responsible ferret owner will allow his pet to leave the cage for play and exercise on a daily basis but there will still be times that your ferret will be awake inside of his cage. Basically, the larger the cage the better. Most people have the constraints of a budget and space inside of their own ... (read more) Author: Derrick Anderson

8. Ferret Guide for Ferret Owners October 06, 2010 If you are planning to keep or adopt a ferret, it is only wise for you to know all the essential information about this type of creature. Following a ferret guide can help you make the process of taking care of your pet a lot easier. Remember that if you can train your pet and take care of it properly, your relationship as pet and owner will be a lot stronger. First and foremost, before finally deciding which type of ferret you wish to adopt, you might want to read a ferret guide for you to understand the behaviors of a ferret. You should know that these types of creatures are very curi... (read more) Author: Bob Coleman

9. Homemade Ferrets Cages September 29, 2010 When it comes to having or choosing ferrets cages, there are 2 options made available for ferret owners – you can choose to buy a new one or make ferrets cages on your won. If you choose to create ferrets cages on your own, here are some simple tips on how you can get started with it: • Use a medium to large dog or cat carrier. Get a small shoe box or litter box, but you have to make sure that it will fit into the cage. Secure the box to the back of your ferret cage using a couple of bolts and nuts or you can do this by drilling holes and twisting it in. get another litter box and fill ... (read more) Author: Bob Coleman

10. Essential Ferret Care Information September 19, 2010 As part of the ferret care information, you should also consider your ferret's diet. When feeding your ferret, you have to make sure that their food consists of 20% fat and no less than 35% of protein. Based on the ferret care information, this would mean that your cat food from local pet supply store may be good enough for your ferret. Due to the fact that ferrets need a diet that has higher fat content, foods with essential fatty acids or chicken fat are mostly preferred. According to most ferret care information sources, the water your ferret are drinking should be kept clean and changed da... (read more) Author: Bob Coleman

11. Important Information on Ferret Adoption September 19, 2010 When you have a ferret at home, then you should know that they can definitely be a source of delight and enjoyment for the whole family. Although there are a few things that you should consider before going through ferret adoption and keeping it as a pet. Here are some things that you might need to think about before deciding to go through ferret adoption: 1. Cost - ferrets can be really expensive since they are considered as exotic pets. The price of a ferret may range from $100 or more, excluding maintenance. You should also consider the cost of your ferret's food, its cage and other... (read more) Author: Bob Coleman

12. Preparing for a Ferret June 14, 2010 If you are thinking about getting a pet and are considering a ferret you will need to prepare your home for the new addition. Ferrets are very curious and love to explore their environment. Ferrets need daily time outside of their cage to play and exercise. Ferrets can get into trouble with basic things found around the average home. It is a good idea to ferret-proof your home before bringing you pet ferret home. If you aren't up to preparing your entire house for your new friend you can focus on one room and keep him or her in that room during play time. One room is enough space... (read more) Author: Derrick Anderson

13. The Right Ferret Cage April 09, 2010 If you've never been a ferret owner before you might be surprised to find out just how important the right ferret cage really is. There are still pet stores that sell ferrets out of aquariums filled with cedar chips, which is really an unhealthy environment for your little guys. The right cage, the right bedding, and the right ventilation can help your ferret live a long, healthy, and happy life. When it comes to creating or buying the perfect cage you have to take their full grown size into consideration. While ferrets are not particularly large, they need more space than your typical po... (read more) Author: Greg Scott

14. Ferret training - how to travel with pet ferret March 18, 2010 ferret training to teach them how to behave well in the bag. In fact ferrets spending most of the time sleeping and resting in their places so you shouldn’t have any problem travel with it. While taking your ferret with you please note that you have to make sure that the conditions inside the bag are suitable for him. Please make sure that there is enough air for him and that the temperature is not too cold or too hot. If you are going to travel for a long time you should also consider taking with you the ferret’s littler pan, water bottle and food. If you are traveling by car and de... (read more) Author: jason canley

15. Ferret hammock February 15, 2010 Ferrets love hammocks. You can buy this little ferret hammock thing that was actually designed for ferrets. The ferret hammock hangs from the top of the cage and they just love it. They can jump in and out and swinging all night long! You can make hanging ferret hammock with the leg from a pair of jeans. The larger (wider) the leg, the more ferrets will fit to the hammock. All you have to do is buy four pieces of some very thin chain from a hardware store, and eight clips (like the kind used for cheap dog leashes) to connect the jean leg to the ferret’s cage. If you don't know what kin... (read more) Author: jason canley

16. Ferret training litter pan February 15, 2010 The litter pan is the most important stage when it comes to ferret training. Some people keep the ferrets in the garden so they don’t mind it to much. But if you grow your ferret inside the house, than it become very necessary for ferret to do his thing in the litter pan. First of all the litter pan should be heavy or at least tight to the cage, in this way the ferret will not turn it all over and make a mass in the living area. The basic ferret training starts at a small place, for example the cage. Everything has its area – the food area, playing area, sleeping area and of course the ba... (read more) Author: jason canley

17. Large Ferret Cage Teal Base 30 January 06, 2010 To have a pet means you are responsible to buy it a good home. Super Pet, a great brand when it comes to pet accessories, has a great range of products to house small pets. If your pet was a rabbit or a ferret, then Super Pet My First Home Large Cage would be a perfect cage for it. The large size is enough to accommodate at least 2 regular sized guinea pigs comfortably as well as a dwarf rabbit. As large as it may sound, there will not be any storage problem as it fits well enough in a cabinet. The Super Pet My First Home Large Teal Base 30" X 18" X 16" assembles easily with no usage of t... (read more) Author: Ava Taylor

18. Caring for your Little Baby Ferret December 09, 2009 Before bringing your ferret into your home it is important to contemplate a few key items. The wrong type of cage can lead to major health dilemmas with your brand new companion and feeding them the wrong foods can end in calamity. Do yourself and your new friend a favor and learn the acceptable way to raise them. When a ferret first arrives in the world it is feeble. New baby ferrets are known as kits and are completely dependent on their mother for approximately a month and a half. But once they attain an age where they start to run about you can say farewell to tranquility and quiet fo... (read more) Author: Joshua Harding

19. 3 Steps to Making your Ferret Home Happy and Cozy December 07, 2009 Don't bring home your new ferret until you've completed a few key arrangements. A little advanced deliberation has been shown to go a long way toward ensuring your pet a joyful and healthy life. You can raise thriving ferrets by doing things the appropriate way. Before you bring your ferret home there are several very essential tasks that have to be done first, shopping for a cage being one of them. Your pet needs to feel protected and secure in his new home. After all, they will probably be spending the majority of their time in it. But there are other essential factors to contemplate be... (read more) Author: Joshua Harding

20. Ferret Care And The Best Way To Keep Them Healthy September 02, 2008 Ferrets are available to purchase at your local pet store or breeder, also you may be able to find one at a animal shelter. Because they live a long life just like a cat or dog, it is important that you know how to care for them and keep them healthy, happy pets. Ferrets are nocturnal animals that like to sleep during the day. When they wake up, it is best to let them out so they can play and exercise. When you do let your pet out, it is best to make sure all electrical cords are secure, any small item are put away and all small spaces are blocked so they can not squeeze in to them. Doing... (read more) Author: Graham Williams

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