The Essential Guides have all the facts that the new or experienced pet owner needs for a successful relationship with his or her pet. Packed with interesting sidebars, the books discuss the special characteristics of the pet; bringing your new pet home; the optimal way to feed your pet; and how to properly groom your pet. Also included are comprehensive chapters on health care and how to train your pet like an expert. The many vibrant and descriptive photos in the Essential Guides are taken by a professional photographer, and each book contains perforated fact cards with lots of helpful care tips. Consulting Editor Ian Dunbar, Ph.D., MRCVS, is the founder and an ongoing member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
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Owning a ferret is rewarding and fun! Get all you need to know about feeding, housing and caring for your pet's health in The Essential Ferret. Special features include professional color photos and expert tips on how to make your ferret a wonderful addition to the family. Learn how to have a great relationship with your pet with The Essential Ferret.
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An "Essential" rip-off of "The Ferret" by M. Shefferman,
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This review is from: The Essential Ferret (Essential (Howell)) (Paperback)
Betsy Siino's book is an edited-down copy of "The Ferret: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet" by Mary Shefferman. I can find NO new material in this book; indeed, except for the removal of parts (i.e. "editing"), it is word-for-word the same. The use of a new title and the publication under an editor's name (Siino) is a shallow and greedy attempt to confuse the consumer and steal their money by suggesting they are purchasing a new book about ferrets from a new author. The lack of clear reference to the original author, Mary Shefferman, is unethical and repugnant (although apparently legal). While I highly recommend Shefferman's book, I suggest that people refuse to purchase this volume--not because of the content--but because of the unethical marketing strategy. How would you feel if someone took YOUR book, edited out parts, stripped off your name, then published it under an editor's name? The only motivation I can find for this is pure greed. Please, if you want a book on ferrets, buy a different title. Boycott this book.
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"A bonanza of ferrets!",
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This review is from: The Essential Ferret (Essential (Howell)) (Paperback)
In all my years of ferret farming never have i, or my ferret, been so satisfied with a good bedtime story as 'The Essential Ferret'. Although the Ancestory isnt quite correct as Brian pointed out, it is a thoroughly engaging read and personally i rate it alongside 'Middlemarch' and 'Crime and Punishment'. Brian is my ferret. If i was to give one criticism, it would be the lack of exciting ferret fun filled photos. Although a ferret in a photo aint no real ferret, its still mighty exciting to gaze at. 'The Essential Ferret' is somewhat reminiscant of 'The Secret Weasel' by Deborah Dingos in that it also is a book. Strange considering weasels and ferrets are so similar also! This masterpiece is truely...essential.
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Great Book to Start You Out With The New Ferret,
This review is from: The Essential Ferret (Essential (Howell)) (Paperback)
This book was highly informative and I am a veteran ferret owner and consider myself knowledgeable. It's not a complete Bible on ferrets or ferret owning, but if you only choose one book, let this be it. :)
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If ferrets could talk, they'd most likely say things like, "Everything on the floor is mine!" "What's this?" and "Look at me!" Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
ferret owners, most ferrets, many ferrets, other ferrets, kitten food, been neutered, litter box, intestinal blockage Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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If ferrets could talk, they'd most likely say things like, "Everything on the floor is mine!" "What's this?" and "Look at me!" Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
ferret owners, most ferrets, many ferrets, other ferrets, kitten food, been neutered, litter box, intestinal blockage Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Ferrets in Your Home by Wendy Winsted on page 88
- A Practical Guide to Ferret Care by Deborah Jeans on page 88
- Training Your Pet Ferret (Training Your Pet Series) by Gerry Bucsis on page 88
- The Ferret and Ferreting Handbook by James McKay on page 88
- Biology & Diseases of the Ferret by James G. Fox on page 88
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