Pet Forum / Mammals / Ferrets / August 2003

Our little Louie has the flu.  He is sneezing and coughing pretty bad so I
took him to the doctor yesterday.  He has had a little cough now and then
for about a week and a half but the sneezing just started earlier this week.
I was worried so I took him to the doctor.  The doctor ...

I'm looking for idea on building a playpen / ferret fence etc. So my ferrets
will play in a large area of the room but won't have access to the freezer
and the wardrobe. The ideal pen would be easily foldable.
On the ferret store they called it a "playtime containment unit", even if

ok we have tried kaytee ferret diet (the one with no fruit or veg just
pellet) , 8in1 ferret diet , and 1 other diet mix but dont recall the
name right now....
but our fuzzbutt seems to like the dogs food and the cats food over

Opps, typo. I mean princebilly of course.
Nice to see you back . We all mised your postings. Were you in jail for
poaching?
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Okay. Here's something that's odd. I've heard two different versions of the
same thing from two different ferret folk. I do it, and will continue to do
it until I hear not to  from a true professional, but I'm curious.
Is it proper to clean ferret's ears? I was told for some reason, ...

Only ever managed it once before and it takes patience.
Hold ferret in the "no bite position". (Thumb behind neck, forefinger above
front paws, middle finger below front paws other two finger curled up under
body against palm of your hand)

Ariel is doing GREAT!! She's now eating on her own, w/ no cajoling or
finger-feeding (still mostly soup, but still). No further weird behavioral
symptoms, like spinning, loss of balance, etc. She has more energy. While
she's not jumping around, dooking or dancing, she *is* exploring ...

Have been snapping away on the digital camera recently - jus cant get over
how GORGEOUS he is! Thought i'd share :)
I just put them all online - few pretty bad ones - but keep flicking - is
worth it for the REAL cute one at the end :)

the roommate has baby ferrets  I've come to the conclusion that baby
ferrets must eat twice their weight in chow, poop out 3x their weight
into the litter box.  I suspect baby mink are no better.
I had forgotten how active and nippy baby ferrets can be.  Our

I have to admit, I've never given my ferrets raw food.  Kylie gets the
highest quality ferret kibble, ferretone, kitten snacks and an occasional
morsel of food from my plate.   Since I tend to think of her more as a baby
than an animal (ok, I said it........I confess), I just don't ...

Here is the sniffed evidence file of how and the methods she used to
hack into our computers.  Look at the Source Media Access Control (MAC)
Address and how it stays the same even when the IP address changes.
Each IP address will have it’s own MAC Address, and it should never be

Your "Best" bet is to write Crappers ISP personally and send them his
posts via the Postal Service.  Here is the information:
Knology Holdings, Inc
1241 O.G. Skinner Dr

Female, about 7, spayed & descented, lost her lifelong companion
recently and finds herself in reduced circumstances and needing to make
a change. Very playful and inquisitive; experienced companion; gets
along well with others; can provide references. Answers to whatever she

Hi, my ferret doesn't seem to be doing too well and I need some advice.
I have a 5-6 year old male ferret and his behaviour has changed dramatically
over the last few months. He's not as active as he used to be. When he is out
of his cage he will walk for a couple feet and then lay ...

Hello! I'm just wondering if anyone who lives near Boston would be
interested in an informal (not associated with any ferret
organizations/shelters/clubs) gathering sometime in August.  I was
thinking we could meet in a central location near the center of town