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ferrets

victoria pichette — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:01:49 +0000

When you are trying to think of a pet to get.. one who will be loyal, fun, cuddly, and miss you when you leave.. what would come to mind is usually a dog, maybe a cat.. Not usually so much something that is part of the weasel family. Well, when I got married, my sister replaced me with just that.. A FERRETT! I thought, “She replaced me with a weasel! What did I do to deserve this?”
Then I came home from my honeymoon.. spent a little time with my family (and my new neice, Ingrid the ferret), and saw why my sister loved her so much.
I really didn’t realize that ferrets were so much fun. They are so playful (especially when they are babies). They are not afraid of humans like hampsters or mice are, and also, Ferrets are really very cuddly creatures! My sisters ferret thinks it’s her child, and will crawl into bed with her and cuddle up in the sheets. But you want to know the best thing of all?? They can be potty trained!!! That’s right, they actually make ferrett littler boxes! AMAZING right?

Finding a Vet

Adelle Tilton — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:08:36 +0000

If you have just relocated to a new town or have acquired a new pet, you need to find a vet. In a perfect world. you would have found one and have already met him or her before you need their services. But the world is rarely perfect and usually an emergency is what makes a person find a vet.

How do you find a vet you can work with, respect, trust, and afford? The best way is word of mouth advertising; nothing beats the recommendation of a friend. But a little more information can be nice.

Vet Locator is the site for you. You can locate a vet easily and in advance of needing one. You can also use this site to find one quickly when you don’t have the time to research and talk to different vets. If you have a pet emergency, you need that animal clinic now.

For people needing particular services, Vet Locator can also help you find vets specializing in holistic animal care and who will come see your pet at your home. That is great for parrot owners or people who are unable to leave the house easily.

I ran a test of the site, entering my town’s zip code and found my very own vet’s office! It really is a wonderful site and resource. Check it out and by the way, if your animal clinic isn’t listed, let them know about this site. You can only help other pet owners!

How To Use Vet Locator

Vet Locator Main Site

Pet Health – We All Have Questions

Adelle Tilton — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:54:38 +0000

Sometimes taking a pet to the vet is a tough call. You might not be sure the visit is necessary and in today’s economy it is important to spend our money wisely. But if Fido or Fluffy need medical attention, then of course, bundling them up and going to the vet is important and what you should do.

Other times, you may have gone to the vet but it isn’t improving like you had expected. A second opinion might be a good idea. Perhaps just getting additional information to discuss with your current vet is what is in order.

A Web site is now available for these kinds of questions. “Ask a Pro,” is a site that will help you give your pet the best possible care and help you with your budget as well.

When you visit the site you will notice a lot of questions and answers. These are answers from veterinarians to give you food for thought with definitive facts and possible solutions. I found myself exploring the list of topics (indexed on the right) and touring the entire site.

Take a look if you have a concern or question about pet health. And be sure to bookmark this valuable resource!

Ask A Pet Pro