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Marijuana Ingestion of Cannabis sativa by companion animals can result in depression of the central nervous system, as well as vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, increased heart rate, and even seizures and...
View ArticleSpaying and Neutering Your Ferret
Before you purchase a new ferret, be sure to ask if it has been spayed, if it is a female, or neutered if it is a male. If not, you may want to request that the procedures are taken care of before you...
View ArticleADV in Ferrets
To keep your ferret healthy, you probably provide him with a high quality diet, full of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. You also spend quality time with him, letting him play and feel loved. To...
View ArticleLearn about Insulinoma in ferrets
It is never fun to see your precious ferret fall ill. Many people would probably rather never even think about their pets becoming sick. However as a ferret owner, it is important to learn about...
View ArticleHairballs present dangers to ferrets
A healthy ferret typically wears a soft and furry coat. Through the winter season, when the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, a ferret’s coat grows in even thicker. Once the snow melts and...
View ArticleGiving your ferret medication
If you are a ferret owner, you know that having a sick ferret is unpleasant and oftentimes worrisome. It is important to seek prompt veterinary care in order to help your ferret begin his recovery. For...
View ArticleAdrenal Disease in ferrets
Ferrets, like all other living things, are prone to different infections and diseases. While it is often heartbreaking to see your ferret with any sort of health ailment, it is important to educate...
View ArticleToxins to Keep Away from your Ferret
Ferret owners are well aware that their pet ferret will try to eat anything he can get between his teeth. Just like a toddler, or a puppy, ferrets love to put anything and everything into their mouths....
View ArticleImproving Your Ferret’s Odor
Ferrets are playful and rewarding pets for many owners across the world. However ferrets do have some offensive qualities as well. One of the most common complaints of ferret owners is the odor of...
View ArticleHow Ferrets Develop Heartworm
Most people are familiar with the threat of heartworm in domestic dogs. In fact, most veterinarians begin canine companions on heartworm preventative medication as young puppies. However what many...
View ArticleTreating and Preventing Heartworm in Ferrets
When a ferret develops heartworms, it may be very difficult to treat the situation. While it is always challenging to help an animal recover from a parasite, ferrets are so small that their size...
View ArticleThe Threat of Mites for Ferrets
Though they are rarely seen, mites resemble tiny spiders. Unfortunately for you and your ferret, most mites are nearly transparent. You will almost never see the mites themselves. Instead, you must be...
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