Customer Reviews

The Essential Ferret (Essential (Howell))

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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.

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.

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. :)

This was a really good book with good facts and great pictures.Its a great book for people thinking about getting a ferret or reserching on their new ferret.It has the basics as well as the fun and intresting thigs such as Ancestry,Getting to know Your Ferret,and colors of the Ferret. I recomend this book to begining ferret owners of all ages!!!

This was a really good book with good facts and great pictures.Its a great book for people thinking about getting a ferret or reseching on their new ferret.It has the basics as well as the fun and intresting thigs such as Ancestry,Getting to know Your Ferret,and colors of the Ferret. I recomend this book to begining ferret owners of all ages!!!

This book was good but i found it to leave out some important things. It had great pictures and a lot of information. I would reccomend the book