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Ferret Husbandry, Medicine and Surgery

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This is a very informative and easy to read book even for beginning ferret owner. It presents a interesting viewpoint of ferret husbandry from a "working ferret" prospective. Many of the health problems, in particular - parasite infestation, facing a "working ferret" are not an issue in the United States. But luckily Austrialia does not have the health problems related to ECE. Neither do they have the Adrenal disease problem that the US has because of so many early spays/neuters sold by the LARGE ferret farms. Another reason to go to a private breeder for a healthier pet.

The different drawings on "ferret" environments are interesting with their pond and burrough landscaping. Much of which would not be practical in the US. The average ferret owner/breeder in the US would be much more concerned about their ferrets excellent ability to find a "wayout" and therefore loosing their much loved pet.

All in all, I would highly recommend this book to anyone breeding ferrets, running a rescue/shelter and even to the average pet owner who wants to learn more about their valued pets.

Scarlett Gray, President, Heart of Ohio Ferret Assoc. & Rescue; Breeder, Scarlett's Happy Dookers (Since 1994)

Ferrets are my companion animal of choice. I am not a vet, nor am I a breeder. Rather, I purchased this book after three of my four ferrets contracted various diseases and health ailments common with American-bred, genetically bottlenecked ferrets from ferret mills. I wanted to be more informed in my decision making options regarding treatment choices for my ferrets as provided by my vet at CSU.
First and foremost, this book explores topics from ferret vets established all over the world. Like all fields, the intended objectivity of medicine can sometimes fall prey to cultural biases. Ferret hubsandry is no exception. This book attempts to maintain scientific objectivity by broadening its case study bank to include ferrets raised in a variety of conditions and lifestyles from all over the world. Not only does this text provide medical options for ferrets that I had previously been unaware of, it also gives the ferret enthuiasist a less tunnel-visioned view of potential causes and effects of ferret medical ailments. Every ferret owner should be given this text before purchasing or adopting a ferret. Though this book is spendy, I feel the hundred dollar price tag of this manual is an excellent financial introduction into ferret ownership. If you decide to bring a ferret into your life, get ready to spend much more than the price of this text.

I purchased this book for my vet, since he doesn't see a lot of whole ferrets, and it addresses a lot of breeding health issues.

He is delighted with it, and that in turn makes me very happy. Great chapter on V-hob surgery!