Ferret Colors and Patterns - Holistic Ferret Forum However, young mitted ferrets with a stark white undercoat and black guard hairs are also referred to as “BRMs” due to the fact that they almost always “roan out” with age Most BRM ferrets eventually become silver, and even DEW Eyes are standard brown Noses may range from pink to speckled to black Masks vary Bibs are very common
Private Breeders - Holistic Ferret Forum Ferrets are handled and socialized from a young age and are allowed to be properly and fully weaned before going to their new homes This leads to stronger, healthier (mentally and physically) ferrets that have been trained how to be proper ferrets by their mother Many breeders raise kits on both kibble and raw
Cancers in Ferrets - Holistic Ferret Forum If you name a type of cancer, odds are a ferret can develop it Indeed, ferrets are often referred to as “cancer machines” by veterinarians and ferret enthusiasts alike While ferrets can develop many, and indeed almost any, type of cancer, there are some cancers that are particularly common in ferrets Below is a brief review of a few of
Holistic Ferret Forum - Ferrets can be amazing pets Ferrets can be amazing pets Ferrets are wonderful pets that will provide you with endless hours of love and entertainment However, it takes a lot of work, time, money and above all dedication to own a ferret – they are not the perfect pet for everyone
Ferret Myths and Facts - Holistic Ferret Forum Ferrets have been domesticated for approximately 3000 years (Ancient Egyptians are depicted with ferrets) However, there are many regions in the UK EU in which there are Feral Wild ferret populations, as well as wild Polecats who are the ancestors and close cousins of our domestic ferrets, and are often interbred with domestic ferrets
Raw Diet FAQs - Holistic Ferret Forum Ferrets are obligate carnivores This means that they require meat and only meat for them to be healthy It is what their bodies have evolved to digest and if you look at the ingredients for most kibbles, a large percentage of the ingredients are foods they cannot digest or digest very poorly (corn, wheat, peas, yams, rice, etc)
Ferret Litter Chart - Holistic Ferret Forum The Holistic Ferret Forum (HFF) will not ever sell or share your information or use it in any way not authorized by you Ever Our goal is to help ferrets live their best lives through education and community building We volunteer our time and resources without expectation of compensation
Ferret Vocabulary - Holistic Ferret Forum Snorkeling: When ferrets stick their faces in their water dish or a pan of water full of toys Very messy and very fun! Snorkeling is great enrichment an a fun way to cool down on hot days! Photo Credit: Heather Downie Ferrets (left to right): Odin, Atilla, and Ghengis Soupies or Duck Soup: Raw meat blended into a soup-like consistency May
Where to Get a Ferret - Holistic Ferret Forum Ferrets are handled and socialized from a young age by the breeder The ferrets are allowed to be properly and fully weaned before a reputable breeder will even consider rehoming them This leads to stronger, healthier (mentally and physically) ferrets that have been trained how to be proper ferrets by their mother
Insulinoma - Holistic Ferret Forum Chen, S (2010) Advanced diagnostic approaches and current medical management of insulinomas and adrenocortical disease in ferrets (mustela putoris furo) [Abstract] Vet Clin North Am Exotic Anim Pract 13 (3), 429-452 Chen, S (2008) Pancreatic endocrinopathies in ferrets [Abstract] Vet Clin North Am Exotic Anim Pract 11 (1), 107-123