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Tips for Ferret Keeping in Winter
Winter is soon to arrive and it is time to actually turn on your thermostat. First, a question: how is your house heated? Will the heating units be a danger to your fuzzies? How about the dry air/heat?
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Adrenal Disease: Surgery vs. Medical Treatment
Adrenal disease is a common form of cancer in the ferret here in the United States. There are a number of theories for the high incidence in North American ferrets, including lack of natural light, inbreeding, early neutering practices and/or formulated diets vs. natural whole foods. Once the cause is recognized, preventative measures can certainly be taken. Until that time, it is important to recognize the signs of adrenal disease in ferrets and start treatment early for the most benefit to the patient. The purpose of this article is to provide the average ferret owner with the most up to date information on this disease and its treatment.
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Help Your Ferret Make a Great Recovery From Surgery
Our ferret companions are very resilient creatures, and with each one I observe in the course of providing shelter and medical rehabilitation I am amazed at how they tend to bounce right back from a surgical procedure. In most cases, ferrets will be up and about in short order, but there are some factors to keep in mind when assessing and gauging your ferret's recovery from surgery.
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