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Sheila Flores
U.S.
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| I can answer most questions/concerns about ferrets, specifically questions about: history of ferrets, behavior, general health, the single ferret, group ferrets, adopting, new babies, quirks, playing games with your ferrets, litter-box training, children and other pet interactions, tricks, new ownership woes, pre-ownership info, finding a lost ferret, how to keep your house smelling clean, bath/shower skills, bedding and cage set-up. Although I know a bit about the diseases that afflicts these pets and can help you figure out the symptoms, it would be best if you asked your vet/and or one of the other ferret health specialists. Also I cannot answer questions about ferret breeding, I know very little in this area so please ask another volunteer if you have any questions about that. If you don't see your specific question topic listed, go ahead and ask anyway, I'm more than happy to help or at least point you in the right direction! | Available
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Jacquie Rodgers
U.S.
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| Being a ferret owner for over 14 years, I can answer questions about general care, cage ideas and requirements, healthy foods and snacks, things to beware of as far as safety issues with ferrets, common causes of intestinal blockages, appropriate housing, litterbox training, making bathtime fun, toys, games galore, outdoor excursions, "Do`s and Don`ts", how to ferretproof your home, traveling with ferrets by car and airlines, proper temperatures for ferret environment, how to set up a hospital cage, IBS (irritable bowel) in ferrets, helicobacter (ulcers), adrenal disease symptoms, how to help your ferret recover quickly, happily and safely from surgeries; common problems with ferret ownership, illnesses; and taking care of a sick ferrets, hospice and palliative care, ferret death and choices that must be made when a ferret dies, memorializing your ferret online and in your daily life.
WHAT I CAN`T DO: I can`t take the place of your ferret vet; if your ferret appears sick,PLEASE have your ferret examined by a ferret vet IMMEDIATELY. Proper and EARLY vet care is PRIORITY #1 for sick ferrets. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR A SICK FERRET - PLEASE, IF IN DOUBT, GET THEM TO A VET! | Available
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Ailigh Vanderbush
U.S.
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| I am a certified pet behaviorist and own a consultation business. I can answer questions about all aspects of ferret care, especially behavior problems. I am not a vet, but can direct you to exotic vets if needed. Feel free to check out my web site www.animalia.us | Available
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Cynthia Ann Petrauskas
U.S.
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| I have owned these little weasels for over 15 years. While I cannot diagnose a condition, I feel confident to have gained enough knowledge to answer most questions concerning general health, nutrition, training, safety, cage requirements, games, grooming, vaccination, behavior, nipping, adoption, care of ill and elderly, and common symptoms of diseases. I have personally witnessed adrenal tumors, malignant cancer and liver failure in my own pets, and have seem many other conditions at my job as a vet tech. As prevously mentioned, I cannot diagnose a condition. That can only be done by a veterinarian. I will, however, do my very best to answer any questions to the best of my ability. | Available
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Emilee Andrews
U.S.
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| I can answer questions for people that are considering a ferret or are the new owners of a ferret. I can answer questions about basic ferret care such as: their eating habits, their drinking habits, what are appropriate snacks and different types of foods to feed the ferret, the basics of ferret sickness and caring for the ill ferret, cage setup and requirements, grooming (such as nail trimming, bathing, ear cleaning, etc.) litter box training, ideas for toys and games, behavior problems (such as nipping and other things) and ferret proofing. I can also help out with the adoption process and finding your lost ferret and I can tell you the basic things to do and what to look out for when caring for a ferret. If I can't answer a question, I'll do my best to point you in the direction of someone who can. I can also help you find a vet for your ferret if you don't have one yet. I absolutely CANNOT give a definitive diagnosis of a ferret's malady. If there is an emergency situation with your ferret please have it examined by a proper ferret veterinarian. | Available
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2008-11-18 my ferret: Tim, That ferret needs a vet immediately! Anytime a ferret is not moving, that is a serious emergency and that ferret may die. Don't try and give the ferret fluids or anything if it isn't moving because...
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