Imagine you"re on the brink between wakefulness and dreamland. You"re not sure whether you"re floating in the Milky Way, eating a mars bar or rolling around in you"re waterbed, chewing on you"re pillow. Then you feel something scurry up your leg. Bolting up in bed, you lift the covers and this is staring at you. This is my little toe biter, Teiko. Owning a ferret can be one of the most rewarding experiences you"ll ever have. They will give you unconditional love and they are an unending source of laughter, if you take care of them right. Taking care of a ferret is a lot of work. If you have a pet of any kind you know what I"m talking about. I have been a ferret owner for about 5 years and I read anything and everything I can about ferrets. When you get a ferret you should have a basic knowledge of ferret health, be able to ferret proof your house, and provide ferret friendly toys.
First let's talk about the medical aspect of ferret care.
Like every animal ferrets need to be seen by a vet regularly. Baby ferrets called kits can be fixed at 5 weeks old and need a distemper booster at about 8 weeks. Male ferrets, known as hobs, tend to be larger than female ferrets. Their weight ranges from 3 to 5 pounds while the females" only weigh up to 3 pounds. Like skunks, ferrets have large glands that produce an unpleasant odor. This is especially strong in male ferrets (although one might argue that this is true of any male species). For this reason, unless male ferrets are de-scented it is highly unlikely that anyone would keep them inside the house. Female ferrets also have this gland but the scent is not as strong in them. A female ferret will stay in heat until she is spayed which will cause bone problems. Ferrets do need a bath but not very often. They only need a bath about every 2 weeks. Preferably you should use a ferret shampoo. However, they tend to be very pricey compared to other pet shampoos.
The ferret will also bush out its tail, in a way similar to that of the excited cat, but the ferret tail more resembles a bottle brush. ... For example, the ferret and cat are both litter trained. ... On the other hand, ferrets and cats can be very different. For one, ferrets and cats differ greatly in size. ... This is also a ferret only trait not shared by cats. ...
One of these species is the Black-Footed Ferret. ... Today, the Black-Footed Ferret is the only Native North American Ferret. ... When this happened, it dramatically reduced the Black-Footed Ferret populations (History of the Black-footed Ferret). ... (History of the Black-footed Ferret). ... Relocations for prairie dogs not only keep Prairie dogs alive been but provides food for the Black-Footed Ferrets (Black-Footed Ferret). ...
The extinction of animals in today's society is a large problem. Wildlife conservation programs have been working hard to save many different species from extinction. Some of these programs include The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Recourses, which keeps track of the number of species in the wilderness, and the Fish and Wildlife Service, which sets up refugees for many endangered species to live. The Endangered Species Act preserves animals that are destined for extinction. Others, such as the Species Survival Plan, which decides which species should be co...
The most disturbing of all these offenses is that he allegedly has been abusing ferrets, which is unforgivable. In December, 1999, a volunteer ferret rescuer claims she took one dead ferret and another scared one from Tyson's Las Vegas home after being called to the residence by one of the former heavyweight champion's aides. Orenthal James Simpson: Better knows as simply OJ, Mr. ... The real reason Mike Tyson won this award is because on top of rape, assault, and excessive biting, he's been accused of abusing ferrets. ...
Another example of a successful breeding program based on ex situ is the case of the Black-footed ferret also known as the Mustela nigripes. ... As of 2011, there are accounts of approximately 2,600 of those captive-raised ferret back in their natural habitat (Jachowski et al., 2011). ...
Some dogs, cats and a variety of goats, ferrets, pigeons, monkeys and rabbits are also used .The struggle against this tyranny is a struggle as important as any of the moral and social issues that have been fought over in recent years. ...
peta p: People for the E: Ethical t: Treatment of A: Animals Recently the Martha Stewart show did a special on lobster and soft-shell crab. While preparing the soft-shell crab she removed their shells on live television and then put them in the fryer as they writhed around in the boiling o...