Breeders Corner; hand rearing help and advise
Hello everyone, as you know we always try to arrange a second breeding to each pairing, so we have a surrogate mum if something goes...
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lotascot
Nov 1, 202110 min read
BAER with me here; health testing ferrets
Aside from spending money for the sake of it why would I want to start BAER testing my ferrets? I have never produced a deaf kit after...
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lotascot
Oct 29, 20218 min read
Is My Ferret Normal? Sizing Up Ferrets, or why some ferrets are bigger or smaller than others
Another topic we’ve touched on in various places before but never actually sat down to discuss: ferret size and build. This topic comes...
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lotascot
Oct 17, 20215 min read
Autumnal Changes; what's normal and what to expect of your ferrets as they prepare for winter
I cannot believe I have not covered this topic before, but here we are! We have touched on this subject before in Spring fur and weight...
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lotascot
Oct 15, 20213 min read
Diffusing the situation
My worst nightmare. The ferrets have the flu. As a rule it’s over in a few days for ferrets but it has to run its course through...
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lotascot
Oct 8, 20214 min read
A Solution For Eye Problems
I wasn’t planning to do this blog but it’s came up a bunch recently. Eye issues for us are a get your backside to the vet NOW thing,...
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lotascot
Mar 19, 20215 min read
Ferret registration list and covid; why, and what we know
This is being written on the 17th of March. As this is still a developing issue details of the register may change. I hope to update this...
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lotascot
Dec 18, 20204 min read
Final thoughts on 2020; a forecast for the future
2020. Well, that was something right? Ha-haa. Those who have been following us know we’ve had our fair share of personal ferret...
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lotascot
Nov 17, 20204 min read
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, I'ma Smash Your Baubles; tips for a ferret safe festive season
Christmas! The time of lights and presents. Indulgence and hopes for the future. Whether it’s because of the presents, the exciting...
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lotascot
Sep 16, 20202 min read
what's the business with insurance?
we give 30 days free with our kits... We gained this opportunity because we are known for healthy kits. It is not a risk for the insurance c
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lotascot
Jun 26, 20203 min read
Pyometra; the silent killer
Our beautiful baby Jewel was rushed to the vets on Tuesday. I want to share this story because I want her life to have meaning. I would...
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lotascot
May 31, 20204 min read
Keeping Your Cool in Hot Weather; practical advice for keeping cool and first aid
In this weather it is vital to help keep your ferret cool... cool the air inside the housing. This can be...you suspect heat exhaustion or h
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lotascot
May 7, 20207 min read
Angora Breeding; here's what you need to know
This is one of the big reasons why angora breeders use contracts to track and contain the spread of illnesses
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lotascot
Feb 5, 20202 min read
3 tips for a quick recovery (from an operation)
tips for when your ferrets going under the knife
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lotascot
Sep 18, 20194 min read
Something To Add To Your Shopping List; hospital cages and cage rest needs
Sooner or later you’ll either need a hospital cage or be thinking about having one ready. They are used for cage rest, quarantining and...
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lotascot
Jun 7, 20196 min read
What to do when your ferret is Expecting
Firstly I apologise if this comes across sanctimonious. I am currently really frustrated. If you are here genuinely looking to research...
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lotascot
Nov 3, 20184 min read
Weight Watchers
Hi there! Before I begin this blog I want to point out I am Not bad mouthing or having a pop at anyone. I am merely talking about a...
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lotascot
Jun 24, 20185 min read
Old Bones
If you’ve got a pet sooner or later you start thinking about that pets old age, particularly their joints. I’ve noticed this question...
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lotascot
Jun 3, 20182 min read
Sunburn: Not Just For Kids
Hi there! So last weekend I was out at an event with my dog (yes I do get out now and then lol) and, well I got a little too much sun but...
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lotascot
May 7, 20182 min read
That Time My Ferret Almost Died On The Bus
Hi everyone, Last weekend I was away getting recertified for my Canine First Aider qualification (yeah, that’s a thing) and while we were...
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