Can Animals Get COVID-19 AND SHOULD I BE CONCERNED? LATEST ADVICE FOR PET OWNERS COVID – 19 HUMAN TO ANIMAL TRANSMISSION STATEMENT In response to a recent story about a dog who has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus in
Brexit Pet Passport Travel Update January 2020
Travelling With Your Pet After Brexit Brexit Pet Passport Update January 2020 Travelling With Your Pet After Brexit When the UK leaves the EU at 11pm on 31st January 2020, we will enter a period of transition until 31st December
Brexit Pet Passport Travel Update – October 2019
Travelling With Your Pet Post-Brexit There is an updated version of this post on travelling with your pet after Brexit – please follow this link to read the January 2020 Brexit Pet Passport Update. We wanted to update you on
Common Illnesses in Ferrets
Common Diseases of Ferrets Common conditions of pet ferrets include diarrhoea, intestinal foreign bodies, parasites, ringworm, and some kinds of cancer. Signs of illness in ferrets may be specific for a certain disease. Most commonly, however, signs are vague and
Routine Vet Care for Ferrets
Vaccinations Just like dogs, ferrets require vaccinations as youngsters against distemper. Once a year, they also require an examination and vaccination boosters. It is advisable to have your new ferret looked at by a vet within 48 hours of getting
Feeding Ferrets
Feeding Your Ferret Ferrets eat many things, the most balanced option available these days is a complete ferret food. Additionally, you have the choice of wet, dry, or semi-moist foods. Any of these diets will be enjoyed by your ferret,
Neutering Ferrets
Should I Spay or Neuter my Ferret? Ferrets may have been be spayed or neutered prior to purchase. Unless you want to breed your prospective pet, neutering is preferred. Intact (un-neutered) male ferrets have a musky odour and can be
Housing a Pet Ferret
Ferret Proof Your Home Ferrets are excellent escape artists and are easily able to squeeze through the tiniest openings and cracks. Homes must be “ferret-proofed” to prevent escape and injury. Naturally inquisitive, they will chew on and swallow many things.
Choosing a Pet Ferret
Choosing a Ferret Ferrets come in several different colour schemes: the polecat ferret is the most popular. polecat ferrets have a buff coloured coat with black markings on the face, feet, and tails. Albino ferrets are white with pink eyes.
Getting Rid of Fleas in the House
Acclaim – Treating Houses that have Fleas This is a spray for the house and should not be used on your pets. It effectively stops eggs and larval development for up to 12 months and will paralyse and kill adult