Comments for More than just another cute face at http://www.ferretlife.com , comment 1 to 7 out of 7 comments http://www.ferretlife.com Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:28:42 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.ferretlife.com/shelter_news/more_than_just_another_cute_face.html#comment-161 Hi Kev. Well it sounds like you are really serious about doing it right. Yes, ferrets can have health issues that some vet's may not be familiar with. Many larger offices will have a vet specifically for ferrets and other small animals. The proper diet is VERY important. It must be high in protein, and have little or no vegtable matter. Ferrets are obligate carnivors their bodies are designed to only process meat. Anything else provides little or no nutrition and is hard to digest. Have you contacted a local ferret shelter. Many shelters are full, and they are great sources of information. Many also provide other services, such as ferret sitting. And I would suggest getting ferrets that are over a year old. Kit's are cute, but require a lot of time and training. Especially litter box training! Good luck! - Tom Kasner Sun, 16 May 2010 20:35:51 +0100 http://www.ferretlife.com/shelter_news/more_than_just_another_cute_face.html#comment-153 Hello and thanks for the site. I'm interested in owning a ferret but have some way to go before I get one. I'm extreamly sensitive to animals, and want to prepare as much as possible before getting my new friends ( I plan on getting two right away because I don't want them to be alone). I have the cage (Ferret Nation) and have put some money aside for health care costs... I'm currently interviewing area vet's with questions having ranging from common illnesses to possible life threatening illnesses. My question is: AM I MISSING ANYTHING SO FAR? - Kev Fri, 07 May 2010 11:38:57 +0100 http://www.ferretlife.com/shelter_news/more_than_just_another_cute_face.html#comment-43 I am a new ferret owner as of last night and omg what took me so long I got not 1 but 2 ferrets who were no longer wanted by their owner. Took my daughter a week to talk me into getting them and they have not only won my heart over over night but also the other 2 members of my family Samson and Goliath who are at this moments running around playing with them. I am in awe, anyway I would like any info anyone could give me on how to care for these wonderful delightful little guys so that I may give them the best of care :D number 3 they should number 1 also do they need yearly shots? Should I take them to the vet for a check-up? So many questions so much research to do would love any and all the advise I can get. Thank you and Thank you for this web site. - Donna Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:38:39 +0100 http://www.ferretlife.com/shelter_news/more_than_just_another_cute_face.html#comment-30 Hi Sydney. I have owned ferrets for many years. I can\'t tell you they don\'t have their own odor. They can be a little musky. But they sure don\'t smell as bad a my dog when he\'s wet! Many people believe ferrets smell horrible based on what they heard. Or maybe they came across a ferret that had not been taken care of properly. And when they actually meet a ferret for the first time they try hard to find that odor which really isn\'t there. I see that all the time with friends and family. :roll: (PS: You don\'t want to wash a ferret too often as it will increase the muskyness :wink: ) I wish I had something to tell you Sydney. There are many ferrets in shelters and rescues that need homes. I don\'t know how old you are, but you may want to see if there is a local shelter that can use your help as a volunteer, though for many reasons they have age restrictions. If you ever do get a ferret, please make sure to read \"Ferrets for Dummies\" cover to cover. And try to adopt from a shelter. - FerretLife Fri, 25 Aug 2006 19:22:21 +0100 http://www.ferretlife.com/shelter_news/more_than_just_another_cute_face.html#comment-29 :roll: I want a ferret, but my mom says I can\'t. She doesn\'t like ferrets cuz\' they stink. I said he/she won\'t stink if I bathe him/her once a week. I really want a ferret. But I know a lot about ferrets already from the internet. I don\'t know whats her problem. I ask her a lot. I don\'t know why but, if she saw me taking care of that ferret, she would let me keep it or get another one. I really want a ferret, but I don\'t know how to get my mom to say yes, or where to get one to show her. I\'m confused and need advise and help. Signed, Sydney Bell :wink: - Sydney Bell Fri, 25 Aug 2006 15:37:47 +0100 http://www.ferretlife.com/shelter_news/more_than_just_another_cute_face.html#comment-2 To the webmaster for placing our story on your page. We are trying to get the word out about these wonderful fur kids and this article was a godsend for us. I'm truly glad to see it posted on other sites so the ferret community as a whole can somehow benefit from any individual shelters trying to help out. Debbie Saunders :-) - Guest Sat, 21 Jan 2006 17:50:44 +0100 http://www.ferretlife.com/shelter_news/more_than_just_another_cute_face.html#comment-3 I appreciate the kind words Debbie. The purpose I had behind this site is to spread the word, and keep the ferret community informed about what is happening in the world of ferrets. Tom Kasner - Guest Sat, 21 Jan 2006 17:38:05 +0100