Ferrets for Dummies by Kim Schilling (2000, Paperback, Illustrated)

This book is the "Bible" for ferret owners. It should be mandatory to buy it, before anyone gets their first ferret. They will use this book from the very first ferret, and will still be using it when they are pros. It explains all the pros and cons of ferret ownership and the responsibility that comes with it. It will start you out at the very beginning, and explain everything you want to know about ferrets. Food, caging, playtime, diseases and disorders, potty training, how to correct certain behaviors and even tells you about grieving. How to pick a vet, shots they need, how often, a first aid checklist, medical issues, breeding and ferret resources. I can't say enough about this book. If everyone read this book first, there would be a lot less ferrets in shelters. Please buy this book before you buy or adopt your ferret. You'll never regret it.

This is a wonderful book for beginning ferret owners. It is filled with answers to any question you might have about ferrets and some wonderful first hand insights. It is also a great reference for more experienced owners that includes medical information. I highly recommend this book for any ferret owner.

I am considering purchasing a Ferret. This book is a must, for anyone considering, or even a current owner. If you known a ferret you need to have this book.

This book is great I could not put it down it is packed with loads of information I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to own a ferret or if you already have ferrets like myself.

I THINK ALL THE "FOR DUMMIES" BOOKS ARE PRETTY WELL DONE. THEY USE HUMOR TO HOLD YOUR ATTENTION. THIS BOOK IS ESPECIALLY GOOD FOR BEGINNERS I THINK. I'VE BEEN DOING THIS AWHILE BUT I ALSO READ SOME TIPS AND IDEAS I HADN'T THOUGHT OF OR HAD THOUGHT OF IN A DIFFERENT WAY. I'M ALWAYS LOOKING FOR GOOD IDEAS. THIS BOOK HAS SOME.

I decided to buy this book after the death of my first ferret due to a bowel obstruction. I felt so bad about her death that I wanted to find out how I could prevent such things from happening in the future.

This was a very helpful book. I have already recommended it to someone else who also ordered the book from an ebayer.

I have bought many of these books to share with people who love ferrets as dearly as I do! There's no other publication out there that complies as much info in ONE binding as does this! Kim Schilling is the best! You want to know anything about ferretsd...THIS is the book to read. Very easy to read. The joy of ferrets, the sadness when one travels the rainbow bridge and the health issues, ways to play with them, help in bathing and grooming and cage setup...it's ALL here!

Since I am a real "dummy" about ferrets, this book has been very useful as it provides lots of good information on the care of ferrets! I would recommend it for anyone that has such a precious pet!!!!

This book is an excellant resource for new and experienced ferret owners! I have had ferrets before but learned many new things while skimmjing this book. I would suggest that they use spell check next time as there were many typos in this book.

This is just what I was needing to get info on ferrets. I've been considering a new and different pet and this is just what I was looking for in the terms of research

This books helps you to better understand ferrets. Why they act the way that they do, their likes and dislikes even illnesses and how to cope with loss!!!
Its really a great book!

The book ( after it tries to talk reader out of having a ferret as a pet) has very useful information for net ferret parents. I like to get this book, when at a reasonable price, to give out when I sell baby ferrets to first time ferret partnst. Covers basics well, and, if they read it before buying a little one, and knwo what they are getting into, and can do what it says, they end up happy owners. Suggested for anyoen thinking about a ferret ~ better before you buy a ferret, but still very helpful afterwords.

We have owned a ferret for several years, and I thought I knew a great deal about them. After adopting a pair of abused rescue ferrets, I bought this book for information on socializing them. This book provided that info and much, much more! It starts out explaining what to consider before buying a ferret, continues on into house-proofing your home for their safety, with great info and pictures on ferret body language. There's even an excellent chapter on illnesses and their symptoms, which could save your little "carpet shark's" life! I now feel much more confident as a ferret owner. This is a fun-to-read, easy to understand book, and the humor is wonderful! A must-have for every ferret owner, veterinarian or rescue shelter.

This book tells you the basics about ferret care, and what to expect from your ferret......I would reccomend it to anyone who is interested in purchasing a ferret.

An absolute MUST for any ferret parent or for anyone thinking about owning one. Covers everything I can think of (and some I didn't think of, but the ferrets did...) in an informative and humorous manner. Also has valuable information for use in medical emergencies.

Great book recomended by the veterinarian office. The book tells you everything you need to know about ferrets:)

This book has been a great help for raising my 2 ferrets. It is in excellent shape and has all the information in easy to read and understand format.

This book is a must have for anyone who is thinking about or already owns a 'carpet shark.' It covers a wide range of topics ranging from cage set-up, basic health and care and the often times taboo subject on when to say goodbye. Although they have a newer edition, this book still has a lot of useful information but I wouldn't suggest buying it new. Ferrets for Dummies 2007 has some updated information on things such as diet as well as a full anatomical chart.

This book is very informative for all ferret owners, be it vetrans or new commers alike! I am glad to have this book as part of my home library!

If you ever have a question about your 'carpet shark', more than likely, you'll find the answer in this book. It's a wonderful source of reference for those who are thinking about adding a ferret to the family, to those who already have the pleasure of sharing their home with a 'furkid'.

Just about every subject concerning ferret care and maintenance is in here. There are also many useful tips and reminders included, from ferret-proofing your house, feeding and housing them, to the proper way of introducing new members to your ferret family. Face it, ferrets are like potato chips, you can't have just one! (We have six!)

I'm happy to recommend this must have book to everyone who wants to find answers to their ferret questions in plain English, not a bunch of 'techno-speak'.

My wife and I just bought 4 ferrets, 2 from the animal shelter, and 2 from a ferret rescue in Buxton, Maine. I have never had ferrets before, and my wife had when she was a child. There is so much you need to know, learn and understand and the ferret for dummies is the bible of it all. Anything you need and must know is in this book. It is defintally a must have for those who have and want ferrets.

This book is great for the newbie and the experienced ferret owner. It covers biting, litter training, food, death of your ferret, and much more. This is the best ferret book I have read so far and I have read quite a few. It is also very easy to read and funny too. I would recommend this book to every ferret owner.

This is the best ferret book I have ever read. It covers every aspect of ferret care, from history and health to enrichment and diets. Not only is it comprehensive, it is a fun and easy read. The author has a great sense of humor, and her tone makes it seem as if you were discussing ferrets with her, not lecturing you. For anyone interested in ferrets, this is a great starter book. And for experienced ferret owners, this is a great refresher with a ton of new ideas. The book also includes a listing of other ferret resources, including a brief list of shelters. I recommend this book to every person interested in ferrets.

I decided to buy the book because my husband bought me a baby ferret. She is very special in our family and I wanted the best resource to learn about her. The "for dummies" books are great. I learned she can actually eat tuna as part of her diet and she loves it. So thank you for doing business with me.