Resources

 

Resources

The need for information and education is ongoing for the ferret owner. We have compiled this page to assist you in all aspects of ferret care.

Suggested reading on ferrets:

General care:
Ferrets for Dummies by Kim Schilling
The Ferret by Mary Shefferman

Training:
Training Your Pet Ferret by Bucsis and Somerville
Your Outta Control Ferret by Bobbye Land

Health:
Disease and Biology of the Ferret by James Fox
A Practitioners Guide to Ferrets by Dr Karen Purcell
Ferrets Rabbits and Rodents by Katherine Quesenberry & James Carpenter

Husbandry/Breeding:
A Tao Full of Detours by Fara Shimbo
Ferret Husbandry, Medicine, and Surgery by Lewington
Ferrets: Health, Husbandry, and Disease by Llyod


Suggested web sites:

General care:

Pennsylvania Ferret Rescue Association

Ferret Health Care by South Florida Ferret Help Line
This is a dedicated site covering the common health and medical issues in ferrets. Contributions by some of the top ferret vets in the country. Excellent reference!

Ferret Central

Ferret Owners Handbook by 4 Lil Paws Ferret Rescue

The American Ferret Association

Ferret Health List

Pathology of the Domestic Ferret by Bruce H. Williams, DVM

Ferret Illness and Disease by Triangle Ferret Lovers

Wolfy's World of Weasels

Aleutian Disease Virus (ADV) Links:

American Ferret Association Links about ADV

Aleutians Disease Yahoo Group

Ferret Health Care by South Florida Ferret Help Line

ADV Testing through Avecon Diagnostics Information

ADV Information by Ferret Universe
Includes CEP blood testing information by Blue Cross Animal Hospital

 

 

 
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