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| Expert | Average Ratings | Expertise |
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Cindy PetrauskasU.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 technician for four years. Now I am studying for my doctorate in veterinary medicine, but as previously mentioned, I cannot diagnose ..... | |
Ailigh VanderbushU.S.
Available
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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 | |
Jacquie RodgersU.S.
Available
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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 ..... | |
CassieU.S.
Available
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I have owned ferrets for a little under 11 years. I am not a vet and cannot diagnose an illness. I am knowledgeable enough to answer most questions dealing with care of ill and elderly, general well-being, adoption process , training, safety(ferret proofing), housing requirements, engaging and mind enhancing games, grooming, vaccination, behavior, nipping,nutrition, and common symptoms of diseases. I can direct anyone to a ferret friendly veterinarian. I will, however, do my very best to answer any questions to the best of my ability. I have personally dealt with most ferret illnesses. | |
Emilee AndrewsU.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/20/2009 |
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 ..... |
Recent Answers
2009-11-05 Very Itchy Ferret:
Hi Adam: What an angel you are for picking up that little guy before the elements got him. Ferrets don't fare well in the outdoors and usually die within a day or two. They are just too domesticated
2009-11-04 Adrenal Disease:
It is very rare for a ferret that young to have adrenal disease possible but rare. Some ferrets are very small I have a male who is very tiny only weighing in at 2 lbs he looks almost like a kit compared
2009-11-04 Skinny Ferret:
I would suggest switching them to a higher quality ferret kibble. Most do not recommend cat food alone for ferrets since they metabolize their food quickly and it takes cat food longer to break down so
2009-11-04 adrenal disease and lupron:
A 2nd opinion is never a bad thing. 6-7 years old is very old for a ferret their average oldest being 10 years old. Most vets are wary of doing surgery on an older ferret some will chance it but most
2009-11-04 odd shedding pattern:
Dear Owner: I have a ferret who did the same thing. It baffled me for three years. I finally had him go to surgery for adrenal disease. The vet expected to find a huge gland after all the shedding over
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