Ferrets
are inquisitive, lively and charming little creatures that have captured
the hearts of thousands of people around the world. They have an average
lifespan of five to seven years with the current record being 14 years.
The scientific name Mustela purorious furo means “little smelly thief”.
Ferrets are the domesticated form of either the Eastern or Western European
polecat. They have been domesticated since at least 300 BC 
and
were originally used for rodent control and to hunt rabbits. The majority
of ferrets in the world today are kept as pets either in the house or in
outdoor enclosures.
Boosting
Your Ferret's Immune System
Richard H. Bennett, Ph.D - "For decades, the approach to maintaining
healthy animals was to wait for signs and symptoms of disease to occur
and to counter the challenge with an array of drugs which were toxic for
the disease causing agent. This approach is now being questioned
as the armada of drugs is diminishing due to multiple drug resistant pathogens.
Compounding this alarming trend is the current approach to health maintenance
which assumes that "all is well" until actual disease processes begin.
By this time, the disease is established, sometimes irreversibly, and the
damage has occurred. So the questions arises...What if a new paradigm
existed? Could it be possible to optimize the immune status of animals
so that (1) disease is much less likely to occur and (2) if disease does
occur, it's severity and duration is minimized? The answer is YES
and this paradigm shift is being engineered by small, naturally occuring
protein-like molecules called Transfer
Factor ." Dr.
Richard Bennett holds a doctorate in Comparatie Pathology from the University
of California, Davis. His work in this area includes basic and applied
research in infectious disease microbiology and immunology.
Rob Robertson, M.D. - "Nearly everything that goes wrong with
us and our pets, with the exception of trauma - i.e. broken bones, etc.,
can be traced directly to an immune system failure". Pollution, drug
overload and nutrient-poor diets compromise our immune health. The key
to self-healing is a strong defense system, which protects dogs and cats
from everything from the flu germs to cancer cells. More than their
mainstream counterparts, holistic veterinarians believe that a weak immune
system plays a key role in causing disease. Drugs aren't the answer
for immune enhancement. The immune system is not responsive to drugs for
healing. Antibiotics fight infection, but they don't affect whatever weakened
the immune system in the first place. This is why holistic veterinarians
focus less on things that cause diseases and more on those that affect
the body's defenses." more on the danger of antibiotics
Dr. Joe Ramaekers, DVM Transfer Factor is truly the
missing link in the nutritional approach to preventive medicine for all
pets. It is a powerful immune system activator that has the ability
to boost the immune system in an entirely different way.
Dr. Richard Bennett, Ph.D. Bacterial infections, viral infections
and immune system fatigue cause a host of disease problems in pets, especially
in very young and older animals. Transfer Factor Plus naturally provides
full immune system power. Transfer Factor Plus for pets is a natural
and science based product for the health of all our animal friends. Dr.
Bennett is an Infectious Disease Microbiologist and Immunologist.
Dr. Sam Jones, DVM Transfer Factor has been a remarkable
addition to my veterinary practice. It is an amazing immune booster
that provides support for so many conditions that animals have.
Steven Slagle, DVM - A cat with Leukemia, an oral
tumor, and posterior paralysis due to a spinal tumor was very ill and emaciated.
One month after starting her on Transfer Factor Plus at 1 capsule per day,
there was some regression of the oral tumor, restored appetite with some
weight gain, and increased sociability. Five months later, this cat
continues to improve - she regained her normal weight, her oral tumor has
regressed 80%, and she has regained the use of her hind legs and tail.
additional
testimonials
"My name is Karen and I have a small 4 year old female, 3lb ferret named
(Moxy) in the summer of 2008 she had all the symptoms of renal cancer.
Moxy began losing hair on her tail.I am so pleased. My ferret had
a growth under skin sitting above rib cage and kept growing a common Adrenal
issues with ferrets but, the Transfer Factor Plus
seemed to be helping. I also added Marine
PhytoPlankton and gradually increasing the amount - WOW these two products
together had amazing impact on my ferret's health. Moxy has much more energy
now and her tumor is shrinking quickly. The rescue lady we got our ferrets
from deals with alot of sick ferrets. I gave her a bottle of Marine
Phyto Plankton. She has been using it for a ferret with bladder issues
and has been very pleased with it. I told her the story behind the
Marine Phyto Product, how it came about. She may begin trying
it with her cancer ferrets. She currently uses Melatonin for the
adrenal ferrets." Karen Callahan Illinois cecilrebate@gmail.com
Where
to purchase Transfer Factor. ---- Application
of Transfer Factor in Veterinary Medicine
Optimum Ferret Diet - The Raw Diet
To maintain optimum health, ferrets require a diet which most closely
resembles that which they would get in the wild. They also require some
sunlight.
Dr.
Susan Brown, DVM "A nutritious and balanced diet is the foundation
of good health for all creatures including ferrets. Ferrets have been kept
in captivity since 300 BC, but it is only in the last 40 years that we
have changed their diet from raw foods to commercially processed foods.
We have made the change primarily because we, the public, have demanded
a uniformly easy to feed and hopefully nutritious food that allows us to
successfully keep ferrets in our homes. I think everyone would agree that
it is easier to pour little bits of food out of a bag than to go out and
find whole prey items to feed. But the question is are we really providing
a healthy ferret diet using processed foods?
Is it really possible to take raw food, grind it up, heat it to high
temperatures, add ingredients that are not part of the normal diet, add
back nutrients altered or destroyed during processing, press it into amusing
shapes and have this be the equivalent of the natural diet”? I liken it
to the Wonder Bread that I ate as a child. It was highly processed and
stripped of many nutrients, then the nutrients were put back in chemically
and it was put in an eye-catching package announcing its nutritional value.
And didn't we love that package with the little colorful balloons 
telling
us we were buying a healthy product? And don't we love the ferret food
packages with cute pictures of ferrets everywhere? The food must be good
if it has a ferret picture on it…shouldn't that be the case?"
I have been an exotic animal veterinarian for the past 25 years and
I have seen the damage that has been done in a number of species when we
moved away from a raw, more natural diet, to
processed
diets. Two glaring examples are pet rabbits and pet birds. We have
seen over the years that feeding a diet that is completely processed has
caused innumerable ailments and premature death in both of these groups.
When we returned them to foods that are more in tune with their physiology
we saw a tremendous reduction in the incidence of specific diseases and
we conversely have not seen any new diseases as a result of this change.
There are a growing number of animal health professionals as well as pet
owners that believe that processed dog and cat diets create disease as
well. Changing these pets over to a balanced raw diet has shown incredible
benefits.
I have fed my own four dogs ranging in size from 200 pounds to 5 pounds
an
all raw diet for the past two years and I will never go back to processed.
In my own case there were several problems that were cleared up in the
“pack” with diet change alone including anal gland disease, skin problems,
ear problems, obesity and gastrointestinal disease. I personally know a
number of people who have made the same switch with both dogs and cats
and the results are truly remarkable. Most animals experience a dramatic
increase in energy level and a reduction in excess body weight. Some pets
have been able to stop or reduce medication intake. Of course diet is not
a miracle cure for all diseases, but it makes sense that if the body is
nourished properly it can cope with disease and utilize needed medications
more effectively.
So
what should a ferret be eating? Let's look at ferret gastrointestinal (GI)
physiology to find out. Ferrets are strict carnivores, meaning they are
designed to eat whole prey items, which includes all parts of the killed
animal. The only nonmeat items they might encounter in their diet would
be in the stomach and intestinal tract of their prey, where it is partially
digested. This might include small amounts of grains, fruits and vegetables.
Ferrets have a very short GI tract and the flora (the organisms living
in the GI tract) are very simple, unlike animals that eat more vegetation.
It takes about 3 to 4 hours for food to go from one end to the other and
thus they absorb food rather inefficiently. Ferrets tend to eat several
smaller meals and carry any excess to their dens to eat later. Did you
ever have a ferret that took food and tucked it away in the corner of the
cage, or a chair?
Because of the short GI tract and the poor absorption of nutrients,
ferrets require a diet that is highly concentrated with FAT as the main
source of calories (energy) and highly digestible MEAT-BASED PROTEIN. This
would match the basic composition of a prey animal not excluding the essential
vitamins and minerals it also contains. Ferrets should never be fed carbohydrates
(such as vegetable, fruit or grains) as the main source of energy in the
diet. Ferrets cannot digest fiber, as is found in some vegetable and fruit
sources. If there is a significant amount of fiber in the diet it serves
to lower the nutritional value of the food. As mentioned, ferrets need
a highly digestible meat-based protein in the diet. Vegetable protein is
poorly utilized. In the presence of excess vegetable protein the ferret
can suffer from such diseases as bladder stones, poor coat and skin quality,
eosinophilic gastroenteritis (wasting, diarrhea, ulcerations of the skin
and ear tips and swollen feet) poor growth of kits and decreased reproduction.
Dog food and vegetarian-type pet foods are completely inappropriate for
use in ferrets because of the high level of vegetable protein and fiber.
The bottom line is that ferrets use fat for energy not carbohydrates and
they need a highly digestible meat-based protein not vegetable protein."
more:
Rethinking The Ferret Diet
"On an almost total diet of raw whole carcass
meat being fed only in the morning and living under natural light outside
away from all the pollutants and chemicals found in a house the health
of my ferrets is perfect."
Like dogs and cats, ferrets also
thrive on a healthy diet of raw food
In December 1995, the British Journal of Small Animal Practice published
a paper contending that processed pet food (kibble and canned food) supresses
the immune system and leads to liver, kidney, heart and other diseases.
Dr. Kollath, of the Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm, headed a study done
on animals. When young animals were fed cooked and processed foods
they initially appeared to be healthy. However, as the animals reached
adulthood, they began to age more quickly than normal and also developed
chronic degenerative disease symptoms. A control group of animals raised
on raw foods aged less quickly and were free of degenerative disease. For
a return to health, pets require a diet which strengthens the immune system
and most closely resembles that which they would get in the wild. It's
really easy to do. Learn more about raw food for
carnivores
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The Hidden Hazards of Microwave Cooking
Recent
research shows that microwave oven-cooked food suffers severe molecular
damage. When eaten, it causes abnormal changes in human blood and immune
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Ferret Diet
Ferret's
Care and Diet
by Susan A. Brown, DVM
(excerpt)
Ferrets are strict carnivores, meaning they are designed to eat whole
prey items, which includes all parts of the killed animal. The only nonmeat
items they might encounter in their diet would be in the stomach and intestinal
tract of their prey, where it is partially digested. This might include
small amounts of grains, fruits and vegetables. Ferrets have a very short
gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the flora (the organisms living in the
GI tract) are very simple, unlike the flora of animals that eat more vegetation.
It takes about 3 to 4 hours for food to go from one end to the other and
thus they absorb food rather inefficiently. Ferrets tend to eat several
smaller meals and carry any excess to their dens to eat later. Did you
ever have a ferret that took food and tucked it away in the corner of the
cage, or a piece of furniture?
Because of the short GI tract and the poor absorption of nutrients,
ferrets require a diet that is highly concentrated with FAT as the main
source of calories (energy) and highly digestible MEAT-BASED PROTEIN. This
would match the basic composition of a prey animal not excluding the essential
vitamins and minerals it also contains. Ferrets should never be fed carbohydrates
(such as vegetable, fruit or grains) as the main source of energy in the
diet. Ferrets cannot digest fiber, as is found in some vegetable and fruit
sources. If there is a significant amount of fiber in the diet it serves
to lower the nutritional value of the food. As mentioned, ferrets need
a highly digestible meat-based protein in the diet. Vegetable protein is
poorly utilized. In the presence of excess vegetable protein the ferret
can suffer from such diseases as bladder stones, poor coat and skin quality,
eosinophilic gastroenteritis (wasting, diarrhea, and ulcerations of the
skin) poor growth of kits and decreased reproduction. Dog food and vegetarian-type
pet foods are completely inappropriate for use in ferrets because of the
high level of vegetable protein and fiber. The bottom line is that ferrets
use fat for energy not carbohydrates and they need a highly digestible
meat-based protein not vegetable protein.
Another
concern regarding the feeding of high carbohydrate foods to ferrets is
the stress that may be created in the beta cells of the pancreas. Unfortunately,
insulinoma, which is a cancer of the beta cells, is extremely common in
ferrets over two years of age in the U.S. The main function of the beta
cell is to respond to increases in glucose in the blood stream by producing
insulin to control it. If normal beta cells are bombarded with higher than
normal levels of glucose (which comes from carbohydrates) they can become
hypertrophied (overactive) trying to keep up with insulin demand. If the
high carbohydrate diet continues, the result may be a complete burnout
of the cells, which is what happens when a pet or a person develops diet-induced
diabetes. However, another possibility is that instead of the cells burning
out, they go from hypertrophy to neoplasia (cancer). Neoplasia is an abnormal
growth of cells and can be preceded by a hyperplastic condition. I would
like to stress that this exact mechanism has not been scientifically proven
in ferrets to date, but the scenario is entirely within the realm of possibility.
It has been disturbing to note that in the past in countries where ferrets
were fed a raw carnivore-type diet insulinoma was a rare occurrence but
now in these same countries where processed diets are becoming popular,
cases of insulinoma are on the rise. Regardless, do we need to be feeding
our ferrets diets laced with inappropriate materials?
The most appropriate diet for a ferret would be whole prey foods such
as rats, mice or chicks. However, we realize that the average American
feels squeamish or downright distressed by the thought of feeding these
foods. However, owners of carnivorous reptiles, such as snakes, must feed
these prey foods routinely, as there is no alternative for these reptile
pets. If you are interested in trying this diet with your ferret then read
the handout Rethinking the Ferret Diet for information on sources for disease-free,
humanely killed frozen prey foods.
The next best choice to feeding a whole prey diet is to feed a balanced
raw carnivore diet. There are more and more of these diets available in
either
freeze-dried or frozen form as pet food
companies realize that heat processing the food and making little baked
kibbles may not be the answer. Several of the fresh, frozen or freeze-dried
carnivore diets have been successfully used in ferrets. Our current recommendation
is the Archetype Diet by Wysong. It is cold-processed, contains beef, lamb
and chicken meat products, is well accepted and comes in small chunks so
it is easy to feed. In general, you should look for diets that they are
made from meat suitable for human consumption (preferably organic) containing
all the parts of the animal (organ meat, muscle, fat and bone), a high
level of fat and containing no grain or grain products, sweeteners or chemical
preservatives. Do not use diets designed for dogs that contain vegetables
and grains. See the handout Rethinking the Ferret Diet for information
on Internet sources for other frozen or freeze dried carnivore diets.
Now we come to dry, processed ferret diets, the very diet most veterinarians,
ourselves included, have used for years. Although there have been tremendous
strides made in the quality of dry ferret diets in the last 25 years, we
have yet to see one that we believe is completely appropriate for ferrets.
Let's take a look at the composition of these diets and compare that to
what we know of ferret nutrition. We have discussed that ferrets are carnivores
and need a high protein, high fat diet with minimal carbohydrates. To use
numbers, a dry ferret diet should contain at least 30 – 40 % crude protein
and 15 –20% fat. The protein should be of animal origin and highly digestible.
Unfortunately, pet food labels do not indicate digestibility of the components
and the protein percent you read may contain both animal and plant sources
of protein. In addition, grains, such as corn, wheat or rice, are used
not only to increase protein but as a “filler” and as a means of binding
the final product together. Ingredients on a pet food label are given in
order of their amount in the diet, starting with the largest. For ferrets,
the first three ingredients should be meat-based. Processed dry foods are
heated during production and in the process nutrients can be destroyed
or altered and then have to be replaced artificially. In addition, other
additives may be used to keep the food from spoiling. To add insult to
injury, several of the diets have dried fruits and vegetables in them.
Ferrets do not need these items and in addition the dried form can make
it nearly impossible for the ferret to process. We have already had one
case of a ferret that needed emergency surgery to remove a piece of dried
carrot blocking his intestine that he consumed in a “ferret diet”. Clearly,
these diets are packaged to appeal to human consumers and may have little
to do with appropriate ferret nutrition.
The worst examples of processed diets are the ferret treat foods. Nine
out of ten ferret-specific treat foods we examined had no meat products
whatsoever and were comprised entirely of sweeteners and grains, with some
fruits and vegetables thrown in. This is not only not healthy it is downright
dangerous.
In addition, people who use treats often use too many because it is
emotionally appealing to watch a ferret enjoy a snack. So if the pet enjoys
one treat why not give him five or six? In an animal with such a small
body size, five or six treats might make up a good portion of his food
for the day. Of course ferrets love the treats because they are attracted
to sweets, but that does not mean it is good for them? Many people like
chocolate, but if they ate chocolate as 25% of their diet, they would have
some serious health problems including diabetes! Again, the packaging is
for the human and as long as we keep buying it, companies will keep making
it.
If you decide to make a change, you may find that adult ferrets can
be very particular and will resist change. This is because ferrets develop
most of their taste preferences by four months of age but they will change
if given no choice. We do not believe that it is necessary to “wean” a
ferret off of a less digestible and gradually introduce him to a more digestible
diet. We just change “cold turkey”. If you keep offering the old diet,
there may never be a change to the new diet because they will go back to
the original diet. It will probably be necessary to let your pet get hungry
before he/she makes a change. Temporarily coating a new food with a fatty
acid supplement or vegetable or fish oil as an enticement may help. However,
be aware that ferrets that have insulinomas should not be fasted for more
than 6 hours. These little guys may take a bit more time to change over
the diet. If your ferret is currently being treated for any illness, consult
your veterinarian first before making any changes.
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Ferrets are strict carnivores, meaning they are designed to eat whole prey
items, which includes all parts of the killed animal.
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Because of the short GI tract and the poor absorption of nutrients, ferrets
require a diet that is highly concentrated with FAT as the main source
of calories (energy) and highly digestible MEAT-BASED PROTEIN.
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The bottom line is that ferrets use fat for energy not carbohydrates and
they need a highly digestible meat-based protein not vegetable protein.
The most appropriate diet for a ferret would be whole prey foods such as
rats, mice or chicks. The worst examples of processed diets are the ferret
treat foods. Read
Dr. Brown's entire article
Sample
of homemade raw food recipes
List of websites offer samples and
recipes of raw food they feed their pets. (even though these samples are
for dogs and cats, you can get ideas how to feed ferrets)
Ready-To-Eat
Healthy Raw Food for Cats, Ferrets, and Dogs Made with fresh raw
USDA meat and fresh USDA raw ground bone. Many ferret owners feed the feline
recipe to their ferrets.
Note
from Shirley: many health conscious ferret owners add the following
supplements to their ferret's diet for optimum health: flaxoil,
fulvic
minerals and/or marine phytoplankton (consist
of an immense arsenal and array of naturally occuring powerful phytochemicals,
biochemicals, supercharged antioxidants, free-radical scavengers, super
oxide dismutases, nutrients, enzymes, hormones, amino acids, antibiotics,
antivirals, and antifungals),bee pollen (rich in
naturally occuring vitamins), kelp (marine plants),
Transfer
Factor (to boost the immune system) and clay
(to promote healing and to detoxify).
Shirley
Domesticated animals (including
ferrets and rodents) may suffer from minerals and vitamin deficiency Our
soil, plants, and especially commercial foods are woefully deficient in
key nutrients. Scientists theorize that mineral deficiency subjects
us, and our animals, to more diseases, aging, sickness and destruction
of our physical well-being than any other factor in personal health. Domesticated
ferrets, like our domesticated dogs and cats, are prone to suffer from
minerals and trace mineral deficiency which makes them prone to diseases.
A good source of naturally occuring trace minerals and vitamins for ferrets
and other pets are:
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Marine
Phytoplankton Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D. says that marine phytoplankton
contains almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health
by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally.
Marine phytoplankton has been called "the most nutritionally dense foods
on the planet". Containing a wide range of trace elements, amino acids,
vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, enzymes and cellular materials, marine
phytoplankton promotes and maintains optimum health by boosting and supporting
all systems within the body.
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Magnesium
chloride is nothing short of a miracle mineral in its healing
effect on a wide range of diseases as well as in its ability to rejuvenate
the aging body.
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Seaweed
(kelp). Sea Vegetables (Spirulina - Kelp - Chlorella) have been
acknowledged as a detoxifyer, a balanced nourishment and a miraculous healing
plant. Ocean / Sea algae are the richest natural source of minerals, trace
minerals and rear earth elements.
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Fulvic
minerals consist of an immense arsenal and array of naturally occuring
powerful phytochemicals, biochemicals, supercharged antioxidants, free-radical
scavengers, super oxide dismutases, nutrients, enzymes, hormones, amino
acids, antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals
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Bee Pollen
contains all the essential components of life. The percentage of rejuvenating
elements in bee pollen remarkably exceeds those present in brewer's yeast
and wheat germ. Bee pollen corrects the deficient or unbalanced nutrition,
common in the customs of our present-day civilization of consuming incomplete
foods.
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Flaxoil:
holistic veterinarians are beginning to recommend to their clients that
they supplement their animals diet with a daily dose of flaxseed oil and
other nutrients for optimum health and vitality. The vets are finding remarkable
results in clearing up skin conditions, relieving arthritic and inflammatory
pain, as well as improved over all pet health. (Suzie
Zeeman gives flaxoil to her ferrets. She says that their fur
looks shinny and thick, and feels soft and smooth since on flaxoil."
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Bentonite
and Pascalite clay: It has helped cows with scours and pneumonia.
Veterinarians use it on dogs, cats, horses, etc... for various afflictions
including injuries and infections. Pets are helped, too. More
on the health benefits of clay
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Transfer
Factor Plus - Canine and Feline Formulas are advanced immune support
supplements formulated or dogs and cats (also good for ferrets).
According to veterinarians, the powerful and proprietary blend of ingredients
work together to activate and enhance the immune system's ability
to respond to the many pathogens may pets come into contact with. more
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Barley
Dog is the original "green" supplement made from the juice of organic
Barley grass with a hickory smoked flavor. It provides active enzymes,
vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, amino acids, chlorophyll, proteins and
essential trace minerals. Regular use can promote healthy skin and coat,
reduce bad breath, improve digestion and restore energy levels.
Do
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Simple,
Step-By-Step Ferret Manual
The Secrets Of Having A Cuddly,
Playful, Well-Behaved And Long-Lived Ferret... Without Having To Spend
A Lot Of Cash... And Without Having To Do Much Work!
There's a powerful new diet
developed by biologists that can take the average ferret lifespan of 7
years and increase it to 12 to 15 years. The best part is that this miraculous
diet uses food you can get from your local grocery store. (Page 66.) Look,
it's very important that you feed your ferret the right foods. This subject
can be frustrating (it certainly is for everyone who comes to me), because
everyone gives conflicting advice. But your fuzzy's diet is colossally
important -- feed your ferret the wrong thing and he can become obese...
or even get cancer. That's why I provide a complete Ferret Cuisine Guide
(see Chapter 7) that will reveal everything you need to know -- and then
tells you what exactly to do. It's like having your own ferret expert right
there at your beck and call. You'll learn about FFAT, which will solve
all your diet questions. What is FFAT? It is the 4 unbreakable rules of
what you must look for in food labels. You'll find out what I'm talking
about on page 64. No matter what you want to know about your furball's
diet, you'll get expert help with:
* Which
foods to avoid because your ferret can't digest them. (Page 64)
* Whether
a high quality kitten food is truly OK for your fuzzball. (Page 65)
* Which
foods to avoid because your ferret can't digest them. (Page 64)
* The
truth about ferret supplements and hairball remedies. (Page 72)
* Treats
your ferret likes... and that are good for him. (Page 69)
* Is
it okay to feed your little guy fruit or not? You'll find out the truth.
(Page 70)
In
her wonderful book, Wild Health: How
Animals Keep Themselves Well and What We Can Learn From Them,
Cindy Engles, Ph.D., documents that for millennia humans have
observed animals in the wild eating plants and minerals and applying naturally
occurring topical antitoxins from the same sources to combat infectious
wounds, parasites and internal disorders. Herds of elephants risk injury
and death in a perilous journey to hidden salt caves where they supplement
their sodium deficient diet. Monkeys rub poisonous
millipedes on their fur to repel biting, disease-carrying insects. Birds
line their nests with parasite-resistant herbs. Engel details a world where
nature is the pharmacy and every animal is its own practitioner.
Domesticated
animals need the right kind of salt
An abundance of the ingredients
in unrefined,
unheated real salt are as synonymous with life today as they were a
billion years ago before single cells appeared here. Lack of them is synonymous
with birth defects, organ failure, decay, diseases, premature aging and
death at a young age.
Alert:
don't supplement your animal's diet with sodium chloride (common table
salt); all of the other beneficial elements have been removed. Animals
need unrefined, unprocessed real salt which is available
at this
website. Major producing companies dry their salt in huge kilns with
temperatures reaching 1200 degrees F, changing he salt's chemical structure,
which in turn adversely affects the human body. Avoid the common
refined table salt. Domesticated animals need the right
kind of salt
The
best way to provide salt to your pets is to provide two separate
water bowls. One
bowl with real-unrefined-unheated-natural-sea-salt
and one bowl without salt, so that the animals can consume as much salt
as they require. They will drink from the bowl that contains salted water,
however once they have had enough salt, they will drink from the bowl that
has plain water.
More
on natural, unrefined salt for optimum health
Holistic
Medicine for the Ferret
by Larry Fewell
This article covers the branch
of herbology, and specifically, what herbs can be helpful with various
problems in ferrets. Our guest speaker for the meeting was Jennet Bynum,
a registered nurse and training to be a naturopathic doctor. She emphasizes
when using herbs to consult with an expert on the dosage, and when possible,
to use the freshest herbs available – the fresher the herb the more potent
the concoction. When using a combination of herbs in a tea, she advises
to consult with an herbologist or specialist, and have the specialist mix
the herbs because there are specific proportions to follow when mixing
the herbs. She also warns to not give these herbs or any others indiscriminately,
like nay other medications, herbs must be given in correct dosages and
to monitor the patient for any signs of trouble – such as allergic reactions
and side effects. The
following is a list of helpful herbs and possible uses
Ferret
Health Care
Very important to a ferret's
emotional and mental health is the daily companionship of their human care-givers.
Providing adequate mental stimulation is essential. To mentally stimulate
a ferret, invent new games, modify the environment (put a blanket on the
floor, combine several of their toys, etc.), rotate toys, hide small treats
that require tracking to locate, take the ferret outside on a leash, etc.
During the one-on-one interaction time, check the physical health of the
ferret to detect and treat problems early. During a body massage, check
for tumors or parasites, look in the mouth for discolored teeth or red
gums, check for ears and eyes for problems, etc. Commercial FERRET breeders
have found that fresh home-prepared food is the best. (note:
I strongly disagree with this site's recommendatin for regular vaccines
for ferrets. See information about the danger of
vaccines)
Ferret
Knowledgeable Vets
These vets are certified
in Veterinary Acupuncture and Homeopathy as well as members of the American
Holistic V.M.A., International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, and Licensed
Medical Professional for Homeopathy. They also use Herbal Therapy and Nutrition
as part of their treatment regiment.
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Ferret Org Newsletter.--- Sample
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MEDICAL
PROBLEMS
The following is an overview
of just a few of the medical problems that can afflict the pet ferret.
Many of these conditions are seen in the ferret over two years of age,
which is why it is so important to have your pet checked by a veterinarian
more than once a year as he/she ages. We have a number of detailed handouts
on ferret diseases if you are interested in learning more about a particular
subject. In addition to our handouts there is a wealth of information on
the Internet and through local and national ferret organizations. However,
sometimes this information is conflicting, confusing or downright incorrect.
Be a responsible pet owner and educate yourself through more than one source
and discuss any conflicting or new information you may obtain with your
veterinarian. Together, you and your veterinarian can form a valuable team
to provide the best possible care for you pet.
EMERGENCIES - If you feel
that you have an emergency situation tell the veterinary office when you
call that you feel this is an emergency. It can be difficult for the veterinary
staff to know that a situation is an emergency if you are unclear on basic
information or if you don't specifically say that you think it is an emergency.
Be clear and concise with pertinent information, which includes:
The condition of the ferret
at this moment (be as precise as possible)
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How long the condition has been
present
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Ideas you have on why you think
your pet is ill
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It is helpful to jot down some
notes about your pet before calling the veterinary office so you don't
forget important information. For more information on this topic read the
handout Ferret
Emergencies.
Do
you have a question about holistic animal health or need assistance?
or use this contact
form or call 206-984-3009 or 323-389-0560
Learn
more about ferret's medical problems
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HUMAN INFLUENZA – Ferrets are
highly susceptible to the human influenza virus or the “flu”.
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FATAL ANEMIA OF FEMALE FERRETS
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FLEAS – Ferrets are susceptible
to fleas, particularly if they are kept outdoors, but can also be infested
if other pets in the house bring fleas inside. (Natural
flea treatments)
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EPIZOOTIC CATARRHAL ENTERITIS
(ECE)
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ALEUTIAN DISEASE
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HEART DISEASE
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SKIN TUMORS
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ADRENAL DISEASE
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OTHER NEOPLASIAS
Biology
and Diseases of the Ferret
By James G. Fox
"A veterinary textbook containing
information on ferret health that you won't find anywhere else. Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, Cambridge. Provides information on diseases, history,
husbandry, nutrition, physiology, anatomy, and selected uses of this species
as an animal model. High-quality halftone illustrations and slides. Previous
edition: c1988. For veterinarians, students, and owners
This book is an excellent
resource for anyone who would like to learn about the biology of ferrets.
There are lots of pictures, both illitrations and photographs of the interal
workings of the ferret. It's a great way for anyone interested in ferrets
to learn how they work. This book isn't a large one with 330 pages of text
and illitration, but the information that it contains is seeping out it's
binding. It is very extensive covering everything from ferreting to breeding
and the reproductive cycle to common and not so common diseases. With illistrations
showing you exactly what everything looks like. This is something every
ferret owner should have, and never be without" amazon reviewer
SICK
OF DRUGGING YOUR PET?
Dr
Charles E Loops DVM - "After 10 years of traditional veterinary
practice I became tired of having no treatment for chronic disease, incurable
conditions, and a plethora of allergic maladies which seem to plague all
veterinary practices. I was frustrated with giving animals cortisone
because I had no other solutions, or using antibiotics
for infections which I knew were of viral origin. There is so much that
can be done for an animal, bird, or reptile that is ailing by utilizing
homeopathic medicine."
For years dog health supplies
have included toxic materials to artificially
maintain dog health as a temporary measure. The time has come to change
to a more natural approach toward animal health. Natural remedies have
been shown to achieve more immediate, more complete and longer lasting
health, vitality, quality and longevity of animal lives.
Learn
about herbal remedies and other safe alternatives to drugs, chemo, radiation
and surgery
Michael Dym, VMD - "Over
the past 40 years and 17 generations of dogs and, cats we are seeing tremendous
increases in chronic ill health in our pets that was rare back in the early
1960's. Most of these illnesses revolve around breakdown in our pets' immune
systems, and include chronic skin/ear allergies, digestive upset, thyroid/adrenal/pancreatic
disorders, seizures, gum/ teeth problems, degenerative arthritis, kidney/liver
failure, and cancer across all ages and breeds. We are also seeing a record
number of behavioral and emotional disorders including alarming and unexplained
fears/aggression., as well as difficulty focusing/training and paying attention.
The analogy of these compared with escalating immune/behavioral diseases
in children is quite disturbing. The two biggest factors in our pets' population
health decline over these generations has been the severe overuse
of multiple vaccines and nutrient poor and toxin
filled commercial pet foods. We have also failed to address the underlying
cause of disease by only sup pressing symptoms with antibiotics,
cortisone
and related drugs, so the disease progresses and goes deeper. Homeopathy
offers a viable alternative in truly curing pets and making their bodies
healthier."
Dr. Pat Bradley, DVM,
Conway, USA - "The most common problems I see that are directly related
to vaccines on a day to day basis are ear
or skin conditions, such as chronic discharges
and
itching. I also see behaviour problems
such as fearfulness or aggression.
Often guardians will report that these begin shortly after vaccination,
and are exacerbated with every vaccine. In a more general and frightening
context, I see the overall health and longevity of animals deteriorating.
The bodies of most animals have a tremendous capacity to detoxify poisons,
but they do have a limit. I think we often exceed that limit and over-whelm
the body's immune system function with toxins from vaccines, poor
quality foods,
insecticides, environmental toxins,
etc. This is why we've seen such a dramatic increase in allergies,
organ failures, and behaviour problems." (NOTE:
a growing number of holistic veterinarians use
Transfer Factor before and after vaccination to minimize the side effects
and help the animal recover)
Dr.
Blanco, D.V.M - "You take healthy animals and often very quickly after
you vaccinate, you can see simple things like itching
of the skin or
excessive
licking of the paws, sometimes even with no
eruptions. We see a lot of epilepsy,
often after a rabies vaccination. Or dogs or cats can become aggressive
for several days. Frequently, you'll see urinary
tract infections in cats, often within three months after their
[annual] vaccination. If you step back, open your mind and heart, you'll
start to see patterns of illness post-vaccination." more
about vaccinosis
Will Falconer, DVM
- "Most of the chronic diseases we commonly see in animals (and humans)
have an immune basis, e.g. diabetes, allergies, asthma, thyroid disease,
inflammatory bowel diseases, repeated ear infections, cancer, etc. While
they can be cured through the careful use of homeopathy, the road to cure
can be a long one -- often years if the animal has had years of disease.
Transfer factors can significantly shorten the course, by giving a much
needed balancing effect to the immune system. If the immune system is overactive
as in allergies, ear infections, asthma, diabetes, or hypothyroidism, Transfer
Factor can balance this overactivity so the system is not attacking its
own organs, overreacting to things that shouldn’t be perceived as a threat.
If, conversely, the immune system is under-active as in mange, parasites,
viral infections, or cancer, Transfer
Factor Plus can clearly stimulate it to better meet the challenges
it needs to be alert to." Prevaccination
Protection Dr. Falconer D.V.M. explains how to protect your animal
from vaccines damage
Sam Jones, DVM - "Two
cats, both about 8 years old, had severe diabetes. It was impossible to
get the insulin requirements adjusted. They had lost weight to a point
that they were skin and bones. Both cats had no quality of life left. After
one week of being on transfer
factors; we were able to get their insulin requirements adjusted. It
is now 6 months and they have regained their weight and have a great quality
of life and health."
Our
pets are prone to suffer from minerals and trace mineral deficiency. For
optimum health, I supplement my animal's diet (and my diet too) with the
following: fulvic minerals , marine
phytoplankton (consist of an immense arsenal and array of naturally
occuring powerful phytochemicals, biochemicals, supercharged antioxidants,
free-radical scavengers, super oxide dismutases, nutrients, enzymes, hormones,
amino acids, antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals), bee
pollen (rich in naturally occuring vitamins),
kelp
(marine plants),
the right kind of salt
(not
common table salt); magnesium oil,(a miracle
mineral in its healing effect on a wide range of diseases as well as in
its ability to rejuvenate the aging body). and therapeutic
clay (to promote healing and to detoxify) and with omega
3 oils. Shasta does not drink
tap water. I give her only
energized,
alkaline microwater which is free from toxic chlorine and fluoride.
I support my animals' immune system with Transfer Factor.
I never cook or warm up food in a microwave
oven. Please read about the Hidden Hazards of
Microwave Cooking. Shirley
Just like humans, domesticated
animals like dogs and cats are affected by the health hazards of modern
living. Pollution, poor nutrition, stress and unhealthy lifestyles can
lead to a variety of illnesses and conditions that are very similar to
those experienced by humans. These days, emotional and psychological problems
like depression, anxiety, ADHD and behavioral problems are just as prevalent
in pets as they are in their owners. Similarly, physical ailments such
as diabetes,
arthritis, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, cystitis, kidney and liver
disease, skin disorders, obesity, thyroid dysfunction and other problems
are becoming more and more common in domesticated animals. Many, if not
most of these conditions can be prevented by helping your pets to live
a healthier lifestyle. For pets already suffering from existing conditions,
a combination of lifestyle changes and natural medicine can work wonders!
Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D.
says
that marine phytoplankton contains almost everything one needs to sustain
life and to restore health by providing the raw materials to make new cells
that function normally. Learn how phytoplankton
saved a dog's Life
You cannot
poison
your animal into health with drugs, chemo or radiation. The
holistic approach treats the whole animal, ignites the body's internal
healing force and stimulates the body's natural abilities to heal itself
"Health can only be achieved with healthful living" T.C.Fry
Complementary
and Alternative Therapies in Veterinary Medicine
Ferrets,
Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery
by Elizabeth V. Hillyer
"This book is the absolute
best resource on the medicine of these species. The book is easy to follow
and find specific information as necessary. Most illustrations are quite
useful, although in black and white. The book is organized mostly by taxonomic
groups. However, the book seems to repeat itself in some chapters as well
as in different chapters, and sometimes, finding information may be indexed
in more than one place only to find that they are all quite similar pieces
of information. I HIGHLY reccomend this book, and its is the best amount
of informtion at a very affordable price." amazon reviewer
Ferret
Husbandry, Medicine and Surgery
by John H. Lewington
This is a very informative
and easy to read book even for beginning ferret owner. It presents a interesting
viewpoint of ferret husbandry from a "working ferret" prospective. Many
of the health problems, in particular - parasite infestation, facing a
"working ferret" are not an issue in the United States. But luckily Austrialia
does not have the health problems related to ECE. Neither do they have
the Adrenal disease problem that the US has because of so many early spays/neuters
sold by the LARGE ferret farms. Another reason to go to a private breeder
for a healthier pet. The different drawings on "ferret" environments are
interesting with their pond and burrough landscaping. Much of which would
not be practical in the US. The average ferret owner/breeder in the US
would be much more concerned about their ferrets excellent ability to find
a "wayout" and therefore loosing their much loved pet. All in all,
I would highly recommend this book to anyone breeding ferrets, running
a rescue/shelter.
Learn
how homeopathy saved a ferret's life
A ferret was severely scalded
over the bottom almost half of his body with immediate hair loss. He was
also burned on his chest and front legs with about 80% of his hair sloughing
over the next week. Learn how homeopathy saved his life
Ferret Health Care Resource
Insulinoma
in Ferrets
Heidi Hoefer, DVM
Pancreatic beta cell tumor
or insulinoma, is a common disorder in ferrets over 3 years of age. The
small clusters of cells in the pancreas that normally produce insulin become
abnormal (cancerous) and begin to produce excessive amounts of insulin.
The normal job of insulin is to drive blood sugar (glucose) into the cells
following a meal. Too much insulin will result in too much sugar leaving
the bloodstream. This results in hypoglycemia that can ultimately become
life-threatening in the affected ferret.
Clinical signs are attributable
to hypoglycemic episodes: hindlimb weakness, wobbling, hypersalivation,
increased amounts of sleeping, glazed eyes or stuporous appearance, and
just an overall lack of energy. If the blood sugar becomes too low for
the brain to function properly, seizures will occur and ultimately, a coma-like
state. Seizures are usually seen only in advanced cases. Onset of insulinomas
is often insidious and many ferret owners miss the early signs of the disease.
I often hear from the owners of older ferrets that their pets are "slowing
down and getting old". A good majority of these ferrets are actually suffering
from low blood sugar and once treated, have renewed vigor. more
"Gruba"
the rabbit - Natural healing of malignant adenoma
By Alicja (from Poland)
Gruba developed addenocarcinoma
(malignant adenoma). She had 2 surgeries, but every time after each surgery
tumour was growing back exceeding it's previous size. About 2 months ago,
after these 2 surgeries and a very short chemotherapy epizode that was
abandoned, tumour was about 8 cm in diameter and it protruded ca 2 cm above
the skin. My husband convinced my friends that some natural therapies might
help. The truth is that animals usually react much better for natural therapies
then people do. We started the following treatment (rabbit has quite different
metabolism then dog has and thus we couldn't use dr Budwig's mixture of
flaxseed oil and lowfat cottage cheese):-changes in the diet: lots of green
leaves, vegetables from health food stores, no raisins that she used to
eat and no "pet jank" food
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-adding fresh flaxseed to diet
(4 spoofuls per day)
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-applying flaxseed oil on visible
parts of tumour several times a day
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-adding Transfer Factor to booste
imunne respose and NK cells activity towards killing cancer cells: dosage:
1-3 days 1 capsule per day ( Transfer factor Avanced) 4-30 day 1
capsule 2 times a day ( Transfer factor Avanced) after 2 capsule 2 times
a day ( Transfer factor Avanced) + 1 capsule per day ( Transfer factor
Plus Avanced)
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- a lot sunny and fresh air
walks everyday
Gruba started eat flaxseed first,
then after 4 days flaxseed oil was applied. Rabbit used to lick it up each
time after application. After about 10 days Transfer factor was added.
After a week a healing crizis started: rabbit got diarrhoea, lost energy,
became depressed. We calmed our friends saying it is a normal natural process
an organism must experience to overcome the disease.
And we were right: after
about 2 days, Gruba got back strenght again. Tumour started to suppurate,
secreted brownish, clod-like excretion. Skin around the tumour lost hair.
After 2 weeks, vet observed disappearing of skin diffused tumour but the
tumour's core was visible. After another 2-3 weeks another vet examination
revealed that the tumours core is not visible but can be detectable, yet
with difficulty because it was ca 1,5 cm in diameter and hidden deep in
the abdomen. Click here for more
information about Transfer Factor in Polish and English
Contact
Alicja
Application
of Transfer Factor in Veterinary Medicine
The
Ferret Lovers Club of Texas was formed to provide
an educational, informational, and social environment for Texas ferret
owners to exchange information about ferret ownership, ferret health care,
and other ferret related issues. They do this by:
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Providing ferret related information
to the general public, government officials, and potential ferret owners.
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Working toward legalization
of ferrets in specific cities and townships in the State of Texas.
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Supporting ferret shelters in
the State of Texas through time and monetary donations.
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Providing ferret "fun matches"
and/or shows for members and the general public.
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Providing a social environment
for members.
Caging
and Exercise
by Susan A. Brown, DVM
Ferrets should not be caged
24 hours a day. Like all animals they need exercise to develop strong bones
and muscles as well as for healthy mental activity. Ferrets have the physiology
of a predatory hunter and will play intensely for an hour or so and then
sleep deeply for several hours. Although ferrets are nocturnal by nature,
they will adjust their activity schedule to yours without much fuss. The
home cage should be a minimum size of 24”x24” x18” high for up to two ferrets.
The cage can be multilevel, but avoid steep ramps because ferrets are not
natural climbers and could fall and injure themselves. Aquariums are not
suitable cages for ferrets because of inadequate air circulation. Make
sure the cage is made of a material that will be easy to clean and deodorize
and is indestructible to the ferret digging in the corners. The cage floor
can be solid, but should waterproof and easy to clean or made of wire mesh
with squares no larger than 1/4” to prevent foot injuries.
Ferrets should be allowed
in a supervised, ferret-proofed exercise area a minimum of two hours a
day. This exercise period can be all at once or divided up into two or
three play periods. Ferrets in the wild would spend a good deal of time
in burrows underground, eating, sleeping and hunting. Think like a ferret,
get down on your hands and knees and protect your pet from areas that might
be attractive to him/her to dig or burrow into. Make sure you block off
all escape routes and remove toxic substances such as plants, household
cleaners, insecticides and rodenticides. Protect the carpeting from digging
with heavy plastic carpet protectors. Keep your pet from burrowing into
the bottom of your furniture or mattresses by covering these areas with
a solid piece of thin plywood or Plexiglas. The burrowing is not only damaging
to the furniture, but the ferret can eat the foam rubber inside and develop
a fatal intestinal obstruction. Recliner chairs should be removed because
ferrets like to climb into the chairs to sleep and then when the chair
is moved, the ferret can be crushed.
Sleeping Area – In the wild,
ferrets would sleep in a dark, warm, dry nest underground. We need to simulate
this same environment by providing sleeping material in which a ferret
can feel safe. A sleeping area can be as simple as a soft towel, old shirt
or cut off trouser leg or blouse sleeve. There are now a wide variety of
sleeping paraphernalia for ferrets sold at pet stores such as cloth tubes,
tents and hammocks. Occasionally a ferret will chew on cloth, but this
is usually baby behavior and most ferrets grow out of it. If your pet does
chew on cloth, remove the item from the cage and use a small cardboard
or wooden box with clean straw or hay for a sleeping area. After the ferret
matures try the cloth sleeping materials again.
r and even to the average
pet owner who wants to learn more about their valued pets." Scarlett
Gray, President, Heart of Ohio Ferret Assoc. and Rescue; Breeder, Scarlett's
Happy Dookers (Since 1994)
Ferrets
For Dummies
by Kim Schilling
Americans own an estimated
6 million of the mischievous creatures highlighted in this friendly guide.
Including expert information on common misconceptions about ferrets, Ferrets
For Dummies also explores how to teach a ferret through play training,
and offers insight about their temperament.
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Provides facts about the ferret's
family tree and ferret history
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Delves into ferrets and the
law
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Includes extensive information
about housing, feeding, and grooming this exotic animal
"A must read for anyone who
loves these little creatures we call ferrets!" Norm Stilson, Managing Director,
Greater Chicago Ferret Association Shelter Praise for Ferrets For Dummies®
"A very enjoyable presentation of the care and feeding of our ferret friends."
— Karen Purcell, DVM, Author of Essentials of Ferrets: A Guide for Practitioners
"An intelligent start for anyone considering a ferret as a companion animal
and a great addition to the library of seasoned ferret owners." — Faith
Hood, Shelter Director of Ferrets R # 1 Shelter and Rescue and Director
(Shelters) of the American Ferret Association
Find out about your ferret's
special needs
Get the lowdown on keeping
your ferret healthy and content What can you do when a ferret burrows his
way into your heart? Your ferret is a smart little guy, and you'll need
to stay a few steps ahead of him. This fun and entertaining book shows
you how to handle your furry tornado's playful energy and curiosity so
you can live happily ever after with him.
Guinea
pigs, Hamsters, Rabbits Holistic Health and Nutrition
by Christina Chambreau
D.V.M
Tiny herbivores (guinea pigs,
hamsters, rabbits, etc) should have fresh
raw
vegetables and raw
grains
appropriate to them rather than pellets. The best is to let them graze
for themselves when possible. They can be fed mostly fresh cut grass and
crimped grains, with vitamin C added. (See Pottinger's book for a GP diet
study.) Avoid chemicals and processing just like you do for yourself.
Rabbits,
Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Rats, and other rodents naturally chew on wild greens,
but as pets are commonly fed pelleted alfalfa. Pet Grass supplements this
diet of processed foods with fresh, organically grown leafy greens. You'll
find they love Pet Grass and devour it pretty quickly. We recommend chopping
Pet Grass in your pets' food, or clipping and hand feeding as a special
treat to provide the fresh, raw greens they need for good health.
We recommend that you feed small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs,
rodents, reptiles, and turtles, small amounts of Pet Grass per serving.
Do not let your small animals eat an entire container of Pet Grass at one
time. Be sure to monitor their feeding and give small clippings per serving.
learn
about the health properties of wheatgrass
"Other than trauma, almost
90 percent of the emergencies that befall rodents are related to nutrition.
Malnutrition, and contaminated, polluted feed and water with pesticides,
and heavy metals. Learn about:
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Why NEVER give your pet drinking
water from the tap. more info
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Environmental
Illness- they produce chronic degenerative diseases of all organs of
the body as well as tumors and cancer. I have seen developing hindlimb
paralysis in animals related to various pesticides. Guinea pigs, especially,
are chemically sensitive. I once had a guinea pig that was poisoned by
breathing rug cleaner fumes in the room 24 hours after the rugs had been
cleaned." Gloria Dodd, DVM
Animal
Diseases and their Natural Care part
1
"For a return to health, pets
require a diet which strengthens the immune system and most closely resembles
that which they would get in the wild"
Frustrated with the Failures
of Conventional Veterinary Medicine: "After
10 years of traditional veterinary practice I became tired of having no
treatment for chronic disease, incurable conditions, and a plethora of
allergic maladies which seem to plague all veterinary practices. I was
frustrated with giving animals cortisone because I had no other solutions,
or using antibiotics for infections which I knew were of viral origin."Dr
Charles E Loops DVM
Enter
Holistic Animal Health part 1
Animal
Nutritional Therapy
Temperament and Behavioural
Problems, Cancer, Epileptiform fits, Heart disease, Digestive disorders,
Skin disorders, Bone and joint disorders and more.
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Amazing Healing Clay: a wonderful
nutritional supplement for animals
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Orthomolecular/Nutritional Medicine
for Animals
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For Cats and Dogs' Optimum Health:
Sprouting and Grasses
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Adding Kelp meal to your pet's
diet to promote optimum health
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Ready to Eat Health-Food For
Your Pet: commercial prepared, ready-to-eat frozen or freeze dried RAW
meals for dogs, cats and ferrets. (if homemade food is not feasable)enter
Read
the testimonials Amazing animal health improvements
and cures of cancer and other chronic disease with natural, alternative
health care and optimum nutrition.
Support
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Holistic
Veterinarians and Animal Wellness Consultants
(Phone consultation available)
This is a list of professional holistic veterinarians and animal consultants
who are willing to offer phone consultations (If there are no holistic
veterinarians in your hometown, phone consultations for homeopathic treatment
can be just as effective as an office consultation, especially if you already
have a diagnosis of your animal's condition)
Support Groups
Athena
News GroupThis is a group where sharing of information on Alternative
veterinary medicine (for people and animals) is given in a practical, usable
format. They offer professional support and advice about your animal's
health with homeopathic, herbal and essential oil treatments. They may
also help you with referrals of holistic vets in your hometown. I hope
you will join them.
Wellpet
Mailing List A Holistic Pet Care Mailing list/discussion group dedicated
to holistic pet care. Its easy to join them. Email your question and you'll
receive plenty of advice and support. click the headline to subscribe
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They discuss any and all alternative treatments, pros and cons. The list
is for cat and dog lovers, or any animal for that matter. They welcom breeders,
vets, and anyone who wants to join.
Critter
Chat Email list Talk about your animals, their health, feeding, their
care and enjoy great conversations with others who care deeply for their
companion animals just like you do. This list is for ALL Animals.
doghealth2
This
list will contain information pertaining to dog health (both in pure breeds
and mixed breeds of all ages), primarily with regards to drugs that can
or have caused illness and/or death in dogs. The focus is presently
on the drug Rimadyl (carprofen). However, all issues regarding
dogs' health can be addressed at this site. Only those genuinely
concerned and seriously committed to the welfare of dogs are encouraged
to join the list.
Do
you have a question about holistic animal health or need assistance?
or use this contact
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