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Fretless holidays with ferrets |
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Tuesday, 18 December 2007 |
------------- US News
------------- Written by: Drs. Foster & Smith
Fretless holidays with ferrets |
December 18, 2007
Suburban
Chicago News
Drs. Foster & Smith The holidays should be a happy time for you and your ferret, not a
time for an emergency visit to your veterinarian. To ensure holiday fun
instead of holiday fret regarding your ferret, plan carefully to avoid
potential hazards.
Food-related items
Alcohol can cause serious intoxications in pets, and many pets are attracted
to it. Clean up glasses after holiday parties. Ferrets are often attracted
by the sweet taste of drinks, especially eggnog.
Ferrets have an exceptional sense of smell -- juices on plastic or aluminum
foil left on countertops are very tempting. If ingested, plastic or foil
wrap (cellophane candy wrappers or food wrap) can cause choking or intestinal
obstruction.
Decorations
Ferrets may knock glass ornaments off of trees, which could cause cuts
on paw pads and a trip to the emergency clinic. Sharp ornament hooks can
also become imbedded in your pet's mouth or esophagus. Place ornaments
that are shiny or could be swallowed or broken high up on your tree. Larger,
less intriguing ornaments can go near the bottom.
Visitors
Some pets love visitors and behave very well. Others may be fearful or
aggressive.
A quiet room away from the commotion will help timid ferrets be more
comfortable.
-- Drs. Foster & Smith
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