What's Wrong With My Ferret? is the first reference you should consider when you have a problem with your ferret. You will find everything you need to know to get a handle of most common problems associated with captive ferrets.
This book will guide you through everything from behavioral problems and first aid to how to handle things such as old age. There is even a list of items recommended for a ferret first aid kit. It is written in such a way that almost anyone can understand when and how to treat some common problems yourself and advises you of the point at which you should consult a reputable, experienced veterinarian.
“WOW!!” New Ferret Book A life Saver
This is a must have for any serious ferret owner, ferret shelter or veterinarian that is unfamiliar with ferrets. It is loaded with ferret facts, drug doses and preventative maintenance schedules. Oriented to help you recognize health and behavioral problems in ferrets and providing them with first aid. The author shares over twenty-three years of veterinary experience with the reader.
This little gem was just released at the end of 2008.
It’s packed with all the information you will need to help you figure out what is going on with your ferret. This book is concise and easy to understand. Dr. Rossi has summarized and simplified the major signs that you will see in your pet ferret and describes first aid care that may save your ferret’s life!
* Alphabetically organized by problem
*Concise
*Wonderfully illustrated with color pictures
*Excellent reviews by many ferret keepers and rescuers
* Over 80,000 books sold in this series so far
Introduction
Abdominal Swelling
Anorexia
Baby Ferret Problems (Pediatrics)
Behavioral Problems
Bleeding
Breathing Problems (Dyspnea)
CPR
Collapse
Color Change
Constipation
Coughing
Dehydration
Dental Disease
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Dragging Rear Legs
Drinking and Shaking
Ear Problems
Eye Problems
First Aid For Miscellaneous Problems
- Burns and Smoke Inhalation
- Drowning
- Fractures
- Frostbite
- Heat Stroke
- Hypothermia
- Insect Bites (or stings) ... with or without anaphylactic shock
Flattening the Body
Fleas
Frothing at the Mouth
Grinding Teeth
Hair Loss (Alopecia)
Hunching Over
Itching
Lethargy
Lumps, Bumps, Blisters and Sores
Old Ferret Problems (Geriatrics)
Paleness (gums or mucous membranes)
Pawing at the Mouth
Poisoning
Seizures and Shaking
Shivering
Sneezing
Swelling of Any Surface or Appendage
Trauma (falls, getting stepped on, etc.)
Urination Problems (Dysuria)
Vocalization
Vomiting
Drugs Commonly Used In Ferrets (Chart)
Preventive Maintenance
Vaccination Protocol and Vaccine Reactions
Feeding Ferrets
Grooming Ferrets
Ferret First Aid Kit
Fast Ferret Facts
References
Websites
is the first reference you should consider when you have a problem with your ferret. You will find everything you need to know to get a handle of most common problems associated with captive ferrets.