Overviews
What is a ferret? from the WFU, including 14th and 17th-c. woodcuts
What are ferrets? Do they make good pets?
Ferret Facts Want to know more about ferrets but don’t have too much time? Here you will find a crash course on Ferret Facts!
Random Ferret Facts
PetMD 11 Ferret Facts: What to Know About Ferrets as Pets
Are ferrets wild? Why are there ferret permits?
Are ferrets legal where I live? Do I need a license?
I’m allergic to cats. Will I be allergic to ferrets?
Is a ferret a good pet for a child?
What are the different ferret colors?
What do you call a ferret male/female/baby/group?
How can I help the ferret community?
Ferret Sleeping, Biting And Other Behaviour
Ferret history and care by STAR*Ferrets
Lists and other references
Lists of books about ferrets and artwork containing ferrets, both from the World Ferret Union
AFA Show System Color/Pattern Chart, also with pictures
Ferret Breeders Have you chosen to get a ferret from ferret breeders? Here is a check list to help you choose the best/ most ethical breeder! (Note: Ferrets are often available from rescues and shelters!)
Information sources and directories
The American Ferret Association offers shelter listings, educational materials, event listings, and more.
Ferret Links to useful ferret resources Find useful Ferret links to other ferret websites and other resources
Health care
Ferret Health – What are the signs of a healthy ferret?
Why You Should Not Use Cedar Shavings As Pet Bedding
Food chart from Ferret Luv
Some treat and food comments by Bob Church, from Lorraine Tremblay
More litter training tips, by Pam Troutman
Still more litter training tips, by Lisa Leidig
The Ferret Medical FAQs, covering adrenal disease, cardiomyopathy (heart disease), ECE, insulinoma, lymphoma, skin tumors, enlarged spleens, and gastric ulcers/H. mustelae
A set of articles Bob Church sent to the FML in Feb-Mar 1998 providing his analysis of the results of a survey about adrenal disease sent to FML subscribers, with a few articles by others included as well
Vaccination information from the AFA
Ferret Healthcare offers information on common ferret diseases like Adrenal and Insulinoma, among others. Contains a veterinary database, supportive care you can do at home, and many other useful tips.
The National Animal Poison Control Center – prevention, treatment, emergency information
The AVMA Pet Poison Guide – discusses plants, drugs, cleaners, etc.
Why is My Ferret Shaking and Weak? 4 Explanations & 3 Common Illnesses that Cause Your Pet to Shiver
Ferret Smell How do you get rid of ferret smell? I have come up with a few solutions for you here.
Do ferrets smell bad? What can I do about it?
Ferret Dead Sleep My ferret won’t wake up! Is there something wrong with it? He is probably just in the Ferret Dead Sleep.
Ferret Care Thinking of getting a ferret? Or do you think you know all about them? Check out this Ferret Care page…you might just learn something new.
Ferret cages Find out what is needed for good ferret cages. Your friend deserves a great home!
Ferret behavior problems They bounce up and down and all around… but what is your ferret trying to tell you? Learn more about Ferret Behavior here.
Ferret training Ferret training – I’ll give you the tricks of the trade but you will need the patience!
Ferret Biting Ever experienced a Ferret Biting you? Don’t bite back! Learn how to prevent this behavior in the future.
Miscellany
Ferrets in Art History, from Joyce Miller
Ferrets in Fantasy & Science Fiction
Le Furet dans L’Histoire (Ferrets in History), from Olivier Cornu (in French / en français)
Le Furet dans L’Histoire de l’Art (Ferrets in Art History), from Olivier Cornu (in French / en français)
Fun Stuff
These links are mostly provided by Ferret World, an excellent resource.
Ferret Shop Welcome to the Ferret-World Ferret Shop!
101 Ferret Games and Homemade Ferret Toys Is your ferret bored or frustrated and therefore nipping, scratching at the carpet or getting into the ‘forbidden zone’? Here are 101 Ferret Games and Homemade Ferret Toys ideas to keep it happy!
Ferret pictures and ferret photos Here you will find a whole collection of wonderful ferret pictures! You can even upload your own!
Ferrets as Pets Considering having Ferrets as Pets? Are they fun or a hassle? Things you might want to consider before you first purchase.
Types of Ferrets, ferrets colors How many types of ferrets can you name? They are all gorgeous!
Ferrets and Children Can ferrets and children coexist in harmony? Hmmm that’s a tough one…
Ferret Enrichment Ferret enrichment – How do you enrich a ferrets life for the better?
Ferret Fun – A few things to make you laugh! Here are some silly things relating to ferrets, just a bit of Ferret Fun!!!
Have fun with Ferret Names Choosing a ferret name is fun! From A to Z and the good to the cute in Ferret Names.
Ferret tattoos ferret tattoos
Ferret stories Here are some ferret stories that will make you laugh, smile, get angry or cry. There is a lot more to ferrets and their owners than meets the eye!
Ferret-World News Are Ferrets fun or a hassle? Ferret blog keeps you up to date with all that goes on at Ferret-World.com
Gentle Paws, for the Animal Lover 