Ferrets

FEATURES
18 Partners In Battle
Ferrets with Aleutian disease virus rely on their owners to fight for longer and better lives for them.
By Danee DeVore

26 The Right Way To Rub
It's true - there are right and wrong ways to pet a ferret.
Article by L. Vanessa Gruden; Illustrations by Cindy Petrauskas

34 From Devil To Darling
A nasty nipper becomes a friendly, valued member of the family thanks to the patience and efforts of his owners.
Article & photos by Gerry Bucsis & Barbara Somerville

40 No Pain, All Gain
Could physical therapy be right for your ferret?
By RenŽe Downs

46 Advance To Good Health
Ferret owners and veterinarians reveal the best medical advances for ferrets.

50 Ferret Fun On The Internet
Explore fascinating websites and get tips on doing your own searches with this guided ""tour.""
By Sukie Crandall

56 Doing Ferrets Proud
The City Of Roses played host to this year's International Ferret Congress symposium.
By Marylou Zarbock

DEPTS

FUN, FUN, FUN
12 The Secret Lives Of Ferret Owners
Ferret Wake-Up Call
By Alexandra Sargent-Colburn

32 Poster
by Jeanne Carley

49 Picture Perfect

60 Ferret Superstars
Giving Her All To Ferrets
By Rebecca Stout

64 Creative Canvas

EXPERTS SAY...
10 Vet Q&A
Noise, Hair Loss & Spiders
By Karen Rosenthal, DVM, DABVP

14 Engage, Enrich, Enjoy
Bath & Water Fun!
By Bob Church

58 Acting Up Q&A
Deaf Ferrets, Noise & Biting
By Mary Van Dahm

IN EVERY ISSUE...
1 Editor's Note
4 Mail Bag

8 News & Events
By Troy Lynn Eckart

9 Calendar of Events
13 Shop Around
23 In The Next Issue Of FERRETS
62 Classifieds
63 Ad Index

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