Archive for March, 2008

TriFL’s List of Ferret Information Resources

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

TriFL’s List of Ferret Information Resources
This page is for things that were written by TriFL club members, are loaded onto TriFL’s web server, or are of special interest to ferret owners in the Triangle area of North

The Ferret Haven By The Sea
A non-profit no-kill shelter serving southeast Virginia and Washington, DC. Contact and donation details, pictures and biographies of adoptable ferrets, information on black-footed

TriFL’s List of General Ferret Information Resources
There’s an abundance of good ferret care information on the Internet. Here are some useful Web sites and Discussion Groups . You might also want to check out TriFL’s Ferret

loss of ferret

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

loss of ferret
We had a 2-3 year old ferret named Sid, not sure of his exact age. For the past few months he was not acting himself. In November he had some vomiting and

Compendium Serves As An Authoritative Reference On Safe Pharmacy Compounding
The U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention has announced the release of a new edition of the Pharmacists’ Pharmacopeia, a comprehensive resource containing critical information for advancing the practice of safe and effective pharmacy and veterinary compounding.

Coming To The Defense Of Cats
Canine companions have a paw up on our feline friends when it comes to visits to the veterinarian, leaving cats shortchanged and in need of some tender loving care.According to a Special Report appearing in the Feb. 15, 2008, edition of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, cats don’t get the same affection - or medical attention - from their owners as dogs do.

dog eats strange objects stories

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

dog eats strange objects stories
18-inch dog swallows 16-inch stick UK [Yahoo News: Fortean Times] Wannabe robber’s dog mask gets laughs, foils robbery PA [Post Gazette via  Romenesko’s Obscure Store] Prosecuters recommend 10 years in jail for teens who tortured dogs AL [Tuscaloosa News] ‘In the end, it is love and attention — from humans and animals alike — that keep pets happy and healthy…’  Caring for pets, Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier]

AVMA Applauds New State Laws That Make Dog Fighting A Felony Everywhere In The United States
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is pleased to announce that dog fighting is now a felony everywhere in the United States. Last week, Wyoming made dog fighting a felony, the 50th state in the country to do so.

You Are What Your Fish Eat!
When the diets of farmed fish are altered, the food we ingest also changes.For his doctorate, Sverre Ludvig Seierstad investigated the biological consequences of exchanging the fish oils commonly used in fish feed with vegetable oils.

Ferret Supplies

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Ferret Supplies
Ferret supplies: food, toys, cages and more. Ferret Depot - Offers supplies including food, cages, and toys. Ferret Warez - Providing bedding, carriers, toys and themed gifts.

Essential Ferret Supplies
West Valley Wuzzles! Ferret Cams Grooming Essentials. Food This may seem like a silly place to mention food, but it is the most important factor in your ferrets health and

Ferret Cages, Ferret Nation, Forever Fun Ferret. Lowest Prices!
Lowest Prices on Ferret Supplies, Cages, habitats and Fun Ferret stuff for your ferret. Ferret Cages, Mischief Mansion, Ferret Supplies for all of your ferret needs.

Ferret Supplies at Arcata Pet Supplies

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Ferret Supplies at Arcata Pet Supplies
Online shopping for ferret supplies. Same-day order processing and shipping. Compare our prices. www.arcatapet.com (800)822-9085

eBay Store - ShopHereAndSave: Ferret Small Animal Supplies: Ferret
ShopHereAndSave: Ferret Small Animal Supplies - Ferret Harness Lead Leash Soft Velvet Animal Print, Marshall Ferret Specific Harness Lead Leash Green NEW, Ferret Specific Harness

Shop for all your ferret supplies at FerretLTD.
Shop for all your ferret supplies at FerretLTD. Ferrets. Ferrets make an interesting change from dogs and goldfish.

Once Bitten…Treat With Caution, Medical Defence Union Advises

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Once Bitten…Treat With Caution, Medical Defence Union Advises
The Medical Defence Union (MDU), the UK’s largest medical defence organisation, is warning GP members to ensure they take particular care when treating patients with dog bite injuries. The MDU has assisted a number of GP members in recent years following allegations of failure to treat or refer such patients appropriately.

CLSI Publishes Standard For Antimicrobial Disk And Dilution Susceptibility Tests For Bacteria Isolated From Animals
In order to have a positive impact on clinical outcomes, help maintain antimicrobial effectiveness, assist clinicians in using antimicrobials safely, and minimize selection of resistant pathogens, laboratories must use a standardized, well-defined method for performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST).

Re: new……..
Tammy, Be sure to make any diet changes gradually over about two weeks time. If you switch to a different food too suddenly, it may cause diarrhea. Start by

Compendium Serves As An Authoritative Reference On Safe Pharmacy Compounding

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Compendium Serves As An Authoritative Reference On Safe Pharmacy Compounding
The U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention has announced the release of a new edition of the Pharmacists’ Pharmacopeia, a comprehensive resource containing critical information for advancing the practice of safe and effective pharmacy and veterinary compounding.

loss of ferret
We had a 2-3 year old ferret named Sid, not sure of his exact age. For the past few months he was not acting himself. In November he had some vomiting and

Eye Disease In Canines Identified; Potential For Human Treatment
Sinisa Grozdanic, assistant professor of veterinary medicine at Iowa State University, has identified and named an eye disease not previously known. The disease, Immune-Mediated Retinopathy, or IMR, causes loss of function in retinal cells and, in some cases, blindness in canines.Grozdanic’s findings are published in the March edition of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice.

South Shore Ferret Care

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

South Shore Ferret Care
Click here to see our Happy TAdoption Stories! WHO WE ARE We provide ferret education, rescue and adoption services as well as ferret sitting services, shelter and hospice for

Ferret Care
Ferret Care Opinions expressed here are those of the person posting and are not necessarily those of MaFF.

Ferret Care & Health - Ferret.com
A healthy ferret is a happy ferret. Happy ferrets mean happy owners. Our health section is dedicated to this principle. With hairball remedies, medications, vitamins, supplements

Google customizes news

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Google customizes news
Customize your Google News: If you’re looking for updated news for dog and pet owners, nothing beats Google News’ new customize your own news service! We rolled a dog news url for pet owners in just a few minutes: Google custom news for pets and their companions: After enabling cookies, javascript and images, try this url: [ Geek News: Google gets personal; Betanews: Google adds customization XP Central: Sweet! Google News goes custom]

Failed Blood Supply Can Lead To Loose Chips In Joints
Osteochondrosis, or so-called “joint mice”, is a very common illness of Norwegian horses, although its cause is as yet unknown. A recent Ph. D. degree by veterinary surgeon Kristin Olstad of the equine clinic of the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science concluded that failure of blood supply to the developing joint cartilage can lead to the development of the disease.

Once Bitten…Treat With Caution, Medical Defence Union Advises
The Medical Defence Union (MDU), the UK’s largest medical defence organisation, is warning GP members to ensure they take particular care when treating patients with dog bite injuries. The MDU has assisted a number of GP members in recent years following allegations of failure to treat or refer such patients appropriately.

Anatomy, Behavior & Diseases of Ferrets

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Anatomy, Behavior & Diseases of Ferrets
Basic Nutrition , Diseases Influenced by Diet , Special Feeding , Feeding Sick Ferrets , Food Labels Some states and municipalities require licenses for ferrets kept as pets.

Ferret Diet, Ferret Health and Nutrition - Drs. Foster & Smith Ferret
Ferret Food - Drs. Foster & Smith Ferret Store: Find a huge selection of quality ferret food and other ferret health products at Drs. Foster & Smith Ferret Store

Ferret Food
54376 fiesta ferret diet 2.5# 54376 / 100032288. product use: kaytee fiesta ferret food combines the wholesome hearty proteins fats and critical nutrients ferrets need with some of