My dad always said that I should never name a pet something that I would be embarrassed to call out in the neighborhood. Naming your pet can be both fun and stressful. But how do you choose a name?
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From the category archives:
Small Pets / Ferrets
As we festoon our homes with holiday decorations, seasonal plants and entertain family and friends, let’s be sure to remember that some of our seasonal favorites are hazardous to the four-legged members of our families.
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A tribute to my “little girl” ferret, Trouble.
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Tips to help you and your pets stay healthy this flu season, plus trusted links to accurate up-to-date information on the H1N1 virus.
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There’s no flu vaccine for ferrets, but did you know that our fuzzies are very capable of contracting influenza from us, their human owners? Here’s what to look for and how to handle a case of the fuzzy flu.
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Roborovski Hamsters are the smallest hamsters, but that’s not the only thing that makes them unique. Learn more about “Robos” hamster characteristics, care, behavior & breeding.
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We got an early snowfall yesterday here in northern Wisconsin. Seeing the ferrets’ delight made dealing with all this white stuff a little easier!
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Ferrets play hard, so they have to sleep hard. So hard, in fact, that ferrents invented the term “SND” to describe the state that many ferrets use to nap: “Sleeping, Not Dead!” Here are a few extra-cute examples of my dreaming fuzzies.
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You may have already read Keith’s post about monitoring bird droppings for indications of health, called “Parrot Poo Patrol – A Dirty Job.” I submit now that a ferret parent’s (that is, “ferrent’s”) task of litter box monitoring is just as important — and maybe even dirtier. Bear with me on this one!
One of my [...]
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Any ferret owner will tell you that one of the best ferret characteristics is their tendency for exuberance! It’s impossible to ignore the antics of an ecstatically chattering, dancing ferret. My boys Hocus and Pocus are both a year and a half old, and impossible to tire out. Hocus is a definite “dooker” and will [...]
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