Ferrets (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (Hardcover)

by Vickie Mckimmey (Author)

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Product Description

Ferrets are lively, domestic pets that can provide great entertainment and companionship. Find out how to prepare your household for adopting a ferret, as well as essential care information to ensure he is healthy and contented.



About the Author
VICKIE MCKIMMEY is on the board of Directors of the American Ferret Association, Inc. (AFA) and serves as Director for both the Breeding and Shows and Special Events Committees. She also serves as an AFA Senior Show Judge and has authored many publications on the proper care and breeding of ferrets. She lives in Frederick, Maryland.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 111 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (September 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793837871
• ISBN-13: 978-0793837878
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #698,262 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BEST PET OWNER'S BOOKS AVAILABLE ON FERRETS, January 8, 2009

By	D. Blankenship (The Ozarks) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Having been involved with keeping ferrets as pets, raising ferrets, watching ferrets, giving ferret advice and simply admiring ferrets for more years than I care to mention, I can truthfully say that this is one of the best overall, generally useful and most informative book for ferret owners that I have read. It is geared to the individual who has one or more ferrets for pets.

The Animal Planet Pet Care Library is a good, all around series and this little book is no exception. It covers, in some detail, the care, feeding, handling, socialization, housing, medical care and maintenance of these wonderful little animals.

The author does go into a nicely done natural history of ferrets and gives us a wonderful section of description including color variations, verbal communication and body language (very important if you want the most enjoyment out of your pet). I particularly liked the section of ferret physiology and the section giving advice on picking and choosing a veterinarian for your animal. The book is filled with wonderful photographs which are a delight within themselves. The text is concise, not too technical, and completely readable.

For the pet owner, I cannot think of a better book on the subject. There are many, many books on the subject of ferrets out there (goodness knows I have most of them), but this one is certainly at the top of the heap as far as usability goes and certainly in that position for the pet owner.

Don Blankenship
The Ozarks

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the book you want, September 26, 2007

By	gfxferret.com "keltoi.gfx" (Matthews, NC) - See all my reviews

One of the very best all around ferret books available. Detailed, up-to-date information on housing, feeding, ferret-specific ailments and training. This book gets into the nuts and bolts of day-to-day living with and caring for ferrets, its a must have book for both novice and experienced ferret owners. If you can only afford one ferret book, this is the one to get!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Totally Ferret "blueprint" , September 7, 2007

By	Gregory W. Medina (Virginia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has everything I needed to know and more. The advice on feeding, types of food extended their life span, and safed me major medical expenses down the road. Oh and my Ferrets don't bite any more. I can't say enough about this book. "BIG Bravo Zulu"