[.ca] Ferret Husbandry, Medicine and Surgery (ISBN 0702028274)

Review from a Ferret Breeder's Point of View:
This is a very informative and easy to read book even for beginning ferret owner. It presents a interesting viewpoint of ferret husbandry from a "working ferret" prospective. Many of the health problems, in particular - parasite infestation, facing a "working ferret" are not an issue in the United States. But luckily Austrialia does not have the health problems related to ECE. Neither do they have the Adrenal disease problem that the US has because of so many early spays/neuters sold by the LARGE ferret farms. Another reason to go to a private breeder for a healthier pet. The different drawings on "ferret" environments are interesting with their pond and burrough landscaping. Much of which would not be practical in the US. The average ferret owner/breeder in the US would be much more concerned about their ferrets excellent ability to find a "wayout" and therefore loosing their much loved pet. All in all, I would highly recommend this book to anyone breeding ferrets, running a rescue/shelter and even to the average pet owner who wants to learn more about their valued pets. Scarlett Gray, President, Heart of Ohio Ferret Assoc. & Rescue; Breeder, Scarlett's Happy Dookers (Since 1994)