Pet Forum / Mammals / Ferrets / December 2007

I had two ferrets a couple years ago for a couple years, and got two
new ones a year ago - one male and one female.  I love them heaps!
However, they very suddenly smell VERY strongly after having almost no
scent at all the whole time I've had them.  Can anyone shed any light

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all.
  Carla,Bear,Bandit,Macy,Sarah,Silver,Joey & Yakkity Yak.

" MERRY CHRISTMAS " to ALL
our ferret friends .
                     dad & spanky & li'l ski
                             Vermont , USA

I took Bacchus to the doctor today at the Exotic Pet Clinic in Kirkland WA.
I was concerned about th bald spot on his lower back.  He's otherwise in
excellent health at 3-1/2 years of age, except for dirty ears.  They took
some blood will send out for a test to confirm or rule ...

We've just adopted two 6+ year old ferrets from a shelter and we've had them for less than a week.  We figured that most people wouldn't want to give a ferret in his twilight years a good home even though they deserve one.
One is very active and you wouldn't think he was 6 years ...

Our almost 5 year old Bacchus is starting to develop a bald spot on his
lower back.  What does this mean?  Is it normal for a ferret of his age?
Does it imply a dietary deficiency?  He is in otherwise good health, with
good appetite and plenty of exercise.  - CW

Hi all.  Hope all is ready for Christmas, or close anyway.  Its been a long
while since I've visited this group.
My husband and I just took in a 4 yr old female albino into our home that
already houses 2  3 yrs old critters (ferrets).  One male albino, Leo, about

We are about to put up our Christmas tree (artificial).  This is the first
Christmas we've had a ferret.  I am looking for any recommendations about
Christmas trees and ferrets.
Thanks,

We will be getting our first ferret soon, so I have many questions.
Here are two:
1. I have some mice during the winter. Are ferrets good mousers?
2. I use an ultrasonic mouse deterrant. Will these have a detramental

just to get a quick opinion before I order a new bottle..  I had this rather
tough thick plastic (I understand there are the softer kinds too) water
bottle and accidentally (it was early morning) poured boiled water into the
bottle.. it only deformed slightly then hardended ...

i have 4 ferrets i took in on 11/20/07. upon recieving they all had long
nails & 2 or the guys feet were covered with poop & i kid you not i've never
smelled a ferret that bad. upon arriving home my other half & i both took 2
ferrets & went to bathe these guys. we used baby shampoo ...

A friend of ours just had ferret pass away.  This ferret's cagemate is now in mourning she is crying a lot.  They have tried to put her in with other fetters but she attacks them.  She even attacked a furby.
Is there anything that can be done to comfort and help this poor little ...

I'd just like to know if it is possible to get a ferret to sleep and relax
on me after some playtime or something.
I know that young ferrets and quite active (mine's 3+ months old) but he
doesn't seem to know how to relax when I take him out of his cage.  He could