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Ferrets USA 2008 Annual |
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1 | Editor's Den
BY MARYLOU ZARBOCK
If you've welcomed a ferret into your home or are considering doing so, get ready for lots of fun...
4 | The World Around Them
Healthy environments lead to happy ferrets.
BY JENNIFER MONS MCLAUGHLIN
12 | Accidents Happen
The occasional injury is inevitable, but prevention and preparation help ferrets survive unexpected
mishaps.
BY L. VANESSA GRUDEN
20 | Off To The Vet
Our guide helps you anticipate what ailments your
ferret will face throughout its life.
BY DEBORAH COTTRELL, DVM
28 | Turn Your Devil Into An Angel
Use enrichment to minimize these top 10 unwanted
ferret behaviors.
BY BOB CHURCH
36 | Gotta Eat Meat
Hold the carbohydrates! The physiology of ferrets
demands a diet rich in meat-based protein and fat.
BY KEVIN SCHARGEN, DVM, PC
44 | Clean Living With Ferrets
A little work goes a long way in keeping your home
sweet-smelling.
BY MARY VAN DAHM
50 | The Box & Beyond
Litter-training your ferret takes a little know-how
and lots of patience.
BY MARY VAN DAHM
54 | Is My Ferret Crazy?
These 15 behaviors may seem strange to us but are
perfectly normal for ferrets.
BY AILIGH VANDERBUSH
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60 | Does My Ferret Look Normal?
The concept of "normal" changes throughout a ferret's lifetime.
BY BRUCE H. WILLIAMS, DVM, DACVP
68 | Does A Bigger Brain = A Higher IQ?
Challenge your ferret's mental abilities with these 10 fun tests.
BY BOB CHURCH
76 | Special-Needs Ferrets
Facing challenges together creates a unique bond between ferrets and their owners.
BY JULIE FOSSA
84 | What If?
Taking on ownership of a pet means pledging to care for it all its life, no matter what.
BY GERRY BUCSIS & BARBARA SOMERVILLE
90 | 7 Ways My Ferret Changed My Life
Readers reveal the rewards and challenges of ferret ownership.
BY ROBIN ROCKEY
96 | Ferrets USA 2008 Photo Contest
Check out the winners of this year's categories -"Quiet Time" and "Going Crazy."
104 | Directory of Resources
(ferret shelters, organizations, clubs and associations)
108 | Directory of Ferret-Knowledgeable Vets
126 | Gallery Ads
127 | Classified Ads
127 | Ad Index
128 | The Final Ferret
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