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    Ferret Toys: Keeping Pet Ferrets Happy
    Ferret Toys: Keeping Pet Ferrets Happy
    Ferret Toys: Keeping Pet Ferrets Happy
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    Ferret Toys: Keeping Pet Ferrets Happy

    By Karen Hearing

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    We ferret owners are all a little “crazy” when it comes to our fuzzy kids. Just as we do for our human children, we want the best, most-stimulating toys we can afford for our pet ferrets.

    But how do we wade through the thousands of choices and the many manufacturers. And where is the best place to get ferret toys? And what about homemade toys?

    These are the questions this little book, “Ferret Toys,” will answer. You will find out:

    How to choose ferret toys wisely, both ferret-wise and money-wise
    How to choose toys that will engage your ferret’s senses and keep him active and interested
    How to know whether a toy is safe for your ferret
    The top ferret-toy manufacturers
    The best places to buy ferret toys
    How to create inexpensive and fun homemade ferret toys (with step-by-step directions)
    How to take care of your ferret’s toys so they will last longer and be safer

    While you’re at it, be sure to check out Karen’s more comprehensive book on ferret care, ferret health, and ferret toys: “Getting Started with Pet Ferrets.”

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKaren Hearing
    Release dateJul 25, 2012
    ISBN9781476194172
    Ferret Toys: Keeping Pet Ferrets Happy
    Author

    Karen Hearing

    An animal lover since she was a young girl, Karen has three dogs,one cat, three horses, one husband . . . and four ferrets. It might be better, though, to say that these ferrets share her home. When you have a pet that combines a cat's curiosity and an otter's playfulness and a dog's silly antics, you can't really say you own it.Karen has been sharing her home with ferrets for about four years (as of this writing – September 2011). They are Rikki, a female albino ferret, and Possum, a male panda ferret, and Loki and Luna. Her adventure with pet ferrets began like this . . .Karen found Rikki, the fuzzball who started her love affair with ferrets, curled up on the ground beside her truck at work on a cold, rainy December night. Karen scooped her up, dried her off, and took her home. (She did do her best to locate the owners.) Thus began her life with ferrets.After having Rikki for about a year, Karen began to feel guilty about not being able to give her the attention she needed (because of work and family and all that). So, in early November, she put on her brightest, most-fetching smile and asked her husband for an early Christmas present. And he said, "We'll see" – which was close enough to "Yes" for Karen.So in a few days they set off to the local pet store to find Rikki a "baby brother." Karen took Rikki with her so she could help pick out her "brother," but Rikki, her furry little mind boogled by ferret speed dating, couldn't make a decision. Karen decided for her, and she made a good choice. Possum is a playmate, cohort in adventure and loving companion to Rikki and both a joy and a trial to Karen.Now, Karen shares her enthusiasm for fuzzy carpet sharks and growing knowledge of ferrets with anyone willing to listen. Ferrets are fairly high-maintenance pets. They require a lot of care, a lot of attention, in-depth knowledge of diet and health issues, and just the right ferret accessories and ferret toys.Karen’s goal is to help people who are in the same boat she was when ferrets first came into her life – that is, knowing almost nothing about ferrets or where to turn for help. She hopes to make the journey a little smoother for other ferret owners. For healthy, happy ferrets are worth it.

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      Book preview

      Ferret Toys - Karen Hearing

      Ferret Toys

      Keeping Pet Ferrets Happy

      Karen Hearing

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright 2012 Karen Hearing

      Be sure to check out our in-depth book on ferret care, ferret health, and ferret training titled Getting Started with Pet Ferrets.

      Basic Ferret-Toy Categories Ferret-Toy Safety Commercial Ferret Toys

      Homemade Ferret Toys Caring for Your Ferret’s Toys Conclusion

      Introduction

      If you own a pet ferret, chances are you think of it as your baby. A ferret certainly needs as much care as a human baby – you need to feed it, clean it, keep it safe, and help it develop to its full potential.

      And just as with playtime for human babies, ferret playtime is actually their work time. It is the time they use to develop their skills and learn about the world around them. Therefore, the toys they use are really learning tools.

      That means it is very important to choose your ferret’s toys wisely. A good toy will engage your ferret’s senses and keep it active and interested. A bad toy will create and embed bad habits and possibly be a health hazard. A bad toy can even have disastrous consequences.

      That’s why we’ve offered this book – to help you make good ferret-toy choices. We discuss commercially available toys, their manufacturers, and their sellers. We offer tips on choosing the safest toys. (Don’t worry – we’ll also clue you in to the best values for your ferret budget.) And we tell you about some of the best places to buy toys for your fuzzy.

      There is also special attention given to homemade ferret toys. You may already have toys right in your own home that you can use right away without any crafting know-how. And for those who don’t, we provide step-by-step instructions for making your own ferret toys.

      Last, we cover taking care of your ferret’s toys so they will last longer and keep your ferrets and the rest of your household safe.

      As you know, your ferret is a member of the family in whom you have made a sizeable financial and emotional investment. Providing high-quality commercial and/or homemade toys

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