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Ferrets USA 2010 Annual
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4 | Not Cat, Not Dog, But Ferret!
Yes, there are differences between caring for pet ferrets and caring for more common house pets.
BY GERRY BUCSIS AND BARBARA SOMERVILLE
12 | Expand Your Ferret's Living Space!
Get creative and turn your ferret's habitat into a home.
BY ERIKA SOROCCO
20 | Why Are Ferrets Great?
The reasons are many and the stories are heartwarming as ferret owners praise their pets.
BY REBECCA STOUT
26 | Training: The Basics And Beyond
Use patience, consistency and love to train your ferret.
BY MARY VAN DAHM
32 | Ferret Care Controversies Uncovered
Educating yourself puts you on the path to making the best decisions about how to care for your ferret.
BY DANEE DEVORE
40 | 10 Common Ferret Ailments
Get to know the ailments that plague ferrets most, and learn the signs of possible problems.
BY DEBORAH COTTRELL, DVM
48 | 10 Uncommon Ferret Ailments
If your ferret is unlucky enough to get any of these ailments, you need to know about them.
BY DEBORAH COTTRELL, DVM
54 | I Wish Ferret Owners Knew ...
Veterinarians, shelter operators, product manufacturers, ferret breeders and ferret club and organization members speak out on what they believe ferret owners need to know.
58 | Behind The Why In Ferret Behavior
From sleeping to scratching to biting and yawning, discover why ferrets do what they do.
BY KIM SCHILLING
64 | Embrace Your Ferret's Personality Type
Learn the strengths and weaknesses of different characters to better enjoy life with your ferret.
BY L. VANESSA GRUDEN; ILLUSTRATIONS BY THOMAS KIMBALL/BOWTIE INC.
70 | Your Ferret's Spa Day
A well-groomed ferret is healtheir and happier, whether you groom your ferret all at once or spread out the tasks over several days.
BY JULIE FOSSA
76 | Fashion-Forward Ferrets
With patience and a proper fit, you can dress your ferret in dandy — and practical — duds.
BY WENDY BEDWELL-WILSON
82 | On The Move With Ferrets
After moving 18 times, Renee Downs shares what works and what doesn't when traveling or moving with ferrets.
BY RENEE DOWNS
88 | Looking Back, Looking Forward
From use of the Internet to medical advances, a lot has happened in the world of ferrets in the past 15 years.
BY MARYLOU ZARBOCK
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