Ferret News
Pet Ferret Care Tips
and Information
By Mary R. Shefferman & Eric Shefferman - along with Gabby, the ferret
www.ferretnews.com

 

Archives of Ferret News:

Listing of the contents of each newsletter in reverse chronological order.
Some of our past articles have been formatted as standalone pages (see the articles section).

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Newsletter #110 - September 12, 2005
- Carnivores Eat Meat!
- Book Review: Complete Guide to Ferrets By James McKay

Newsletter #109 - June 19, 2005
- How To Find A Ferret Sitter
- Get Your Summer Ferret Apparel:
Coupon

Newsletter #108 - May 26, 2005
- Preventing Hairballs In Your Shedding Ferret
- Incredible Savings On T-Shirts and Other Cool Ferrety Stuff!

Newsletter #107 - May 13, 2005
- Can Your Ferret Give You Salmonella?
- Save $ With a New Coupon Code

Newsletter #106 - May 1, 2005
- Fun and Funny Ferret Video

Newsletter #105 - April 27, 2005
- Questions From Ferret News Readers: ferret smell; chewing rubber; new baby ferret

Newsletter #104 - April 20, 2005
- Springtime Cleaning for Ferrets
- Still Time To Save on Stuff for Mom

Newsletter #103 - April 17, 2005
- Ferret Sitting for a Soldier
- Mother's Day Coupon Reminder

Newsletter #102 - April 14, 2005
- Mother's Day Coupon
- Why Do Ferrets Sniff Each Other's Butts?
-How To Correctly Restrain Your Ferret

Newsletter #101 - April 8, 2005
- Air Cleaners: Making Sure They Don't Damage Ferret Lungs
- News About Gerber Baby Food and Ferrets

Newsletter #100 - April 1, 2005
- Controversial Ferret Publishing
- Save $5.00 on the Super Monster Pack

Newsletter #99 - March 28, 2005
- How To Get A Better Vet
- Save $3.00 at FerretDesigns, Amy's Designs & Power Designs With This Coupon

Newsletter #98 - March 25, 2005
- Financial Hardships and Pet Ferrets
- Coupon Code

Newsletter #97 - March 21, 2005
- Comments on the Most Common Ferret Questions

Newsletter #96 - March 13, 2005
- Frequently Asked Ferret Questions
- Did You Know That... (Frequent Bathing and Odor)

Newsletter #95 - February 13, 2005
- Ferret Nail Clipping
- Did You Know That... (Rat Tail)

Newsletter #94 - January 31, 2005
- How To Choose a Baby Ferret (Part 2)
- Valentine's Day Gifts & Savings

Newsletter #93 - December 18, 2004
- How To Choose a Baby Ferret (Part 1)

Newsletter #92 - December 15, 2004
- How To Find A Ferret Vet
- Homemade Ferret Ornaments

Newsletter #91 - December 6, 2004
- Your Ferret Questions Answered (Vaccinations, Flea Treatments, Treats, Food, Vitamin Supplements)
- New Coupon Code

Newsletter #90 - November 26, 2004
- Homemade Ferret Treat Recipes: A Ferret Thanksgiving

Newsletter #89 - November 15, 2004
- Could Your Ferret Be Sick?
- Important Deadline Dates for Online Holiday Shopping
- Did You Know That... (Appropriate Ferret Litter)

Newsletter #88 - November 12, 2004
- Ferret Christmas Songs CD
- How Do We Know Ferrets Are Domesticated? By Bob Church
- Did You Know That ... (Albino Ferrets)

Newsletter #87 - November 4, 2004
- Note From Mary: Stuffed Toy Ferrets (Weasels)
- Are Ferrets Sickly? By Bob Church
- Sales and Coupon Codes!

Newsletter #86 - October 28, 2004
- Ferrets and the 2004-2005 Flu Season
- Coupon Code for FerretDesigns & AmysDesigns Effective Until Nov. 1
- Did You Know That ... (Refresher Course)

Newsletter #85 - October 24, 2004
- 10 Helpful Hints To Stop Fear Biting (By Bob Church)
- Coupon Code for FerretDesigns & AmysDesigns Effective Until Nov. 1
- Did You Know That... (Ferrets Play Rough)

Newsletter #84 - October 17, 2004
- Help Your Ferret Make a Great Recovery From Surgery
- Coupon Code for FerretDesigns & AmysDesigns
- Did You Know That... (Kit Dragging)

Newsletter #83 - October 12, 2004
- Note From Mary: Play With Your Ferrets
-Ferret Facts: Ferret Energetics (By Bob Church)
- Did You Know That... (Silly Ferret Trick)

Newsletter #82 - October 8, 2004
- Cause for Hope in California?
- Bob Church on Stashing Toys
- Did You Know That... (good treats/bad treats)
- FerretDesigns and AmysDesigns Sale Still Going On Until Oct. 11, 2004

Newsletter #81 - September 29, 2004
- Governor Schwarzenegger Vetoes the California Ferret Amnesty Bill
- Bob Church on Basic Ferret Needs
- Did You Know That... (Landing Pad)
- Sale! Sale! Sale!

Newsletter #80 - September 19, 2004
- Living Longer: Get to Know Your Ferret
- Did You Know That... (Small Spaces
- Fall Sale Still Going On At FerretDesigns.com and AmysDesigns.com)

Newsletter #79 - September 16, 2004
- Note From Mary: Midnight Visit
- Did You Know That... (Absolute Darkness)
- Save at FerretDesigns.com & AmysDesigns.com -- Get the Coupon Code!

Newsletter #78 - September 11, 2004
- I’d Rather Be a Dog, or Ferret Boredom By Bob Church
- Did You Know That... (Baking Soda)
- California Ferret Amnesty Bill SB89 Update

Newsletter #77 - August 29, 2004
- California Ferret Legalization (Amnesty) Bill, SB 89: Californians Need To Write To Governor Schwarzenegger NOW!
- Did You Know That... (Communicating With Your Veterinarian)
- Silver Wedding Anniversary Sale at FerretTradingPost.com

Newsletter #76 - August 19, 2004
- Notes From Mary
- Foreign Pricing Now Available for the Super Monster Pack of Modern Ferret Magazine Back Issues
- Eric's Birthday Sale at FerretTradingPost.com
- Did You Know That... (Litter Re-Training)

Newsletter #75 - August 10, 2004
- Bath Time Tips (reprinted from Modern Ferret Magazine Issue #26)
-Baseball Jerseys Being Discontinued at Ferret Designs and Amy's Designs
- Did You Know That... (Scar Tissue)

Newsletter #74 - August 3, 2004
- Birthday Savings at the Ferret Trading Post
- Even Pets Grieve: Mourning the Loss of a Ferret
- Back-to-School Sale! Use the Coupon to Save!

Newsletter #73 - July 28, 2004
- Super Monster Pack On Sale
- Coupon Savings at FerretDesigns and AmysDesigns
- Did You Know That... (Security)
- The Poop On Ferret Poop

Newsletter #72 - July 20, 2004
- Teach Your Ferrets Well: The Importance of Socializing Ferrets
- Did You Know That... (Descenting)

Newsletter #71 - July 12, 2004
- California Legalization Update: Time To Make A Phone Call
- Sale at FerretDesigns.com and AmysDesigns.com

Newsletter #70 - July 8, 2004
- Sale At FerretDesigns & AmysDesigns
- Finding A Lost Ferret
- Did You Know That... (Squeak Toys)

Newsletter #69 - June29, 2004
- Answering Questions About Ferret Nipping and Biting
- Did You Know That... (Ferret Vision)
- Quick Cool Tip

Newsletter #68 - June 23, 2004
- Excerpts from the book 500 Things My Ferret Told Me
- Did You Know That... (Dehydration)
- Quick Cool Tip!

Newsletter #67 - June 16, 2004
- Did You Know That... (Ear Biting)
- Home Sweet-Smelling Home (or "Common Scents") excerpt from The Wit and Wisdom of The Modern Ferrets
- Quick Cool Tip!

Newsletter #66 - June 10, 2004
- Ferrets and Other Pets
- Did You Know That... (Lactose Intolerance)

Newsletter #65 - June 3, 2004
- Ferret Intestinal Blockages
- $3 Off Coupon at FerretDesigns.com
- Did You Know That... (Not All Ferret Foods Are Created Equal)

Newsletter #64 - May 27, 2004
- Ferret Ear Cleaning
- Did You Know That... (Ferret Ear Mites)

Newsletter #63 - May 11, 2004
- Walking Your Ferret
- Did You Know That... (Inspect Ferret Toys)

Newsletter #62 - April 27, 2004
- Gastrointestinal Ulcers
- Save $4 at FerretDesigns With Coupon Code
- Did You Know That... (Ferrets Need Medical Attention Fast)

Newsletter #61 - April 6, 2004
- Traveling With Ferrets
- Did You Know That...(Hypoglycemia)

Newsletter #60 - March 31, 2004
- Spring Cleaning Redux
- More About Adrenal Disease and Treatment
- Did You Know That... (Aplastic Anemia)

Newsletter #59 - March 22, 2004
- What Do You Say to a Naked Ferret? Adrenal Disease
- Did You Know That ... (acetaminophen warning)

Newsletter #58 - March 15, 2004
-How To Solve Problems Associated With Adding Another Ferret
-Did You Know That ... (determining the sex of a ferret)
-$4.00 off Coupon at FerretDesigns!

Newsletter #57 - March 9, 2004
- Ferret Litter Box Training Tips
- Full Tables of Contents on ModernFerretStore.com
- Did You Know That ... (Ferret Dental Care)

Newsletter #56 - March 1, 2004
- Nip Training for Young & Older Ferrets
- Did You Know That ... (Outlet Safety Plugs)

 

Newsletter #55 - February 25, 2004
- Shedding: Brushing Your Ferret
- Did You Know That ... (the 'flu)
- How Do You Keep a Single Ferret From Getting Bored?

Newsletter #54 - February 20, 2004
- Multiple Ferret Households
- Ferret Medical Care Expenses

Newsletter #53 - February 15, 2004
- For Those Just Joining Us
- FerretDesigns.com Coupon
- Grooming Tip
- Back-Issue Blow-Out! & Free Shipping!
- Observations on Living With a Single Ferret

Newsletter #52 - February 9, 2004
- Goodbye Sweet Trixie
- Living With a Blind Ferret
- Back-Issue Blow-Out!

Newsletter #51 - January 29, 2004
- New Year
- About Koosh & Trixie
- About this newsletter

Newsletter #50 - December 13, 2003
- Insulinoma in Ferrets

Newsletter #49 - November 4, 2003
- Fun With Your Ferret: Teaching Tricks
- Ferret Vaccination Reminder

Newsletter #48 - October 30, 2003
- Ferret Nail Clipping
- Say No To Wood Chips

Newsletter #47 - October 23, 2003
- Deafness in ferrets
- Raising a deaf ferret

Newsletter #46 - July 15, 2003
- Ferret Vaccine Reaction Story

Newsletter #45 - June 27, 2003
- Exercise Can Help Ferrets Live Longer

Newsletter #44 - June 9, 2003
- Vaccination Facts

Newsletter #43 - May 27, 2003
- Albino Ferrets: Are They Weaker Than Colored Ferrets?
- Stop Foot Nipping Now!

Newsletter #42 - May 16, 2003
- Could My Ferret Be Depressed?
- Father's Day Gift Ideas
- Quick Ferret Bathing Tip

Newsletter #41 - April 17, 2003
- I Smell a Ferret
- Mother's Day

Newsletter #40 - April 14, 2003
- A Little Q and A (Children and Pets, Roaning, Food and Litter Digging, Deaf Ferrets)
- Mother's Day! Memorial Day!

Newsletter #39 - March 24, 2003
- Is Cat Food Okay for Ferrets?
- Appropriate Treats

Newsletter #38 - February 25, 2003
- Can You Dig It? Your Ferrets Sure Can!

Newsletter #37 - January 20, 2003
- Medicating Ferrets

Newsletter #36 - December 16, 2002
- Tips for Choosing Safe Ferret Toys
- Announcement for Virginia Ferret Owners

Newsletter #35 - December 8, 2002
-The People You Meet In Shopping Lines -There's Still Time for Shopping
-Update on Modern Ferret Things

Newsletter #34 - November 29, 2002
- Tools for Quickie Ferret Proofing
- Early Bird Shopping Coupon
- Update on Modern Ferret Things

Newsletter #33 - November 24, 2002
- News About Our Move and Our First Ferret Proofing Efforts
- Early Bird Shopping Coupon
- Update on Modern Ferret Things

Newsletter #32 - October 24, 2002
- Chameleon Ferrets: Why Do Ferrets Change Color?
- Special Moving Sale
- Update on Modern Ferret Things

Newsletter #31 - October 8, 2002
- Ferret Safety: Nose Counting
- Special Moving Sale
- Update on Modern Ferret Things

Newsletter #30 - September 26, 2002
- Stress Reduction - Part 3 of 3
- Update on Modern Ferret Things

Newsletter #29 - September 9, 2002
- Stress Reduction - Part 2 of 3
- Update on Modern Ferret Things

Newsletter #28 - August 27, 2002
- Stress Reduction - Part 1 of 3
- Update on Modern Ferret Things

Newsletter #27 - August 22, 2002
- The Skinny on Skin Tumors
- Update on Modern Ferret Things

Newsletter #26 - August 8, 2002
- Sick Ferrets and Chicken Baby Food
- Ferret Useful Tips: Set #3 from your fellow Ferret News readers
- Update on Modern Ferret Things

Newsletter #25 - July 30, 2002
- Ferretone Stains! Yikes!
- Ferret Useful Tips: Set #2 from your fellow Ferret News readers
- Update on Modern Ferret Things

Newsletter #24 - July 22, 2002
- Replacing Water Bottles
- Ferret Useful Tips: Set #1 from your fellow Ferret News readers
- Update on Modern Ferret things

Newsletter #23 - July 15, 2002
- Thinking Outside the Ferret Cage: How to Keep Your Ferret Having Fun and Reduce Unwanted Behaviors - Part II
- Hot Summer Savings on Ferret Napping Spots (Coupon)
- Update on Modern Ferret things

Newsletter #22 - July 8, 2002
- Thinking Outside the Ferret Cage: How to Keep Your Ferret Having Fun and Reduce Unwanted Behaviors - Part I
- Hot Summer Savings on Tunnel, Jump, and Roll Set (Coupon)
- Ferret News Update

 

Earlier issues can be found at:
Modern Ferrets Newsletter Archive

 

Ferret News Ferret Gift Ideas

Ferret News Topical Index
(link to index)

Ferret News Article Archive
(selected articles)

Ferret Halloween Safety - Keep your ferrets safe.

Ferret Seasonal Shedding - Ferrets usually shed in the spring and fall.

Ferrets and the Flu Season - Ferrets can catch the flu from you.

Humidifiers for Ferrets - Help prevent dry, itchy ferret skin.

Holiday Traveling - Going places with your ferrets.

Ferret Holiday Safety - Keep your ferrets safe.

Thinking Outside the Ferret Cage: How to Keep Your Ferrets Having Fun and Reduce Unwanted Behaviors - Part I

Thinking Outside the Ferret Cage: How to Keep Your Ferrets Having Fun and Reduce Unwanted Behaviors - Part II

Keeping it Cool: How to Prevent, Recognize, and Treat Heatstroke in Ferrets

Ferrets Going Blind - Some thoughts about blind ferrets.

More Thoughts on Blind Ferrets - Additional thoughts on blind and deaf ferrets.

Worried about vaccine reactions? - What a reaction is. Our experiences.

It's Spring Cleaning Time! - Ferret things need cleaning too.

Spring is here, and so are Fleas! - Ferrets and fleas are a bad combination.

Ferret FAQ: The Most Common Ferret Questions

 

 


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