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General Ferret Care Tips

by Paul on 17/10/2009

Ferrets really are joyful pets to own and are a great alternative to cats or dogs. They can also be an addition to your existing pet family if you already own cats or dogs!
Some parts of the world require a license to keep pet ferrets. Others have a ban on ferrets altogether (most likely due [...]

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One Ferret or Two?

by Paul on 15/09/2009

Many ferret owners – or potential ferret owners – think about getting two ferrets instead of one. Should you get two ferrets? Absolutely – two ferrets mean twice the fun, but it also means twice the care and twice the expense of care.
A second ferret should be considered for many reasons. First, experts agree that [...]

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Where Do Ferrets Come From?

by Paul on 24/08/2009

The history of one of our favorite domestic pets is still awhirl in controversy. Some points are generally agreed on, but much is still shrouded in mystery.
References to ferrets, or at least very similar animals, goes back many centuries. Though not identified exactly, something very like ferrets is mentioned in a play by Aristophanes and [...]