Ferret Association of Connecticut

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Ferret Safety

Information about how to keep your ferret safe. By no means all-inclusive.

Bacitracin – ingestion danger warning!

Disaster & Evacuation Planning – Do you have a plan? Are you ready? Fire, hurricanes, tornadoes, power outages, and all other sorts of natural disasters disrupt our personal lives and those of our companions. Some rudimentary planning can help.  (See also: Emergency Preparations – Scouts aren’t the only ones who need to be prepared. This article explains why it is important to have a notebook with your ferret’s information handy ICE: in case of emergency.)

Heat & Ferrets – Ferrets cannot tolerate heat extremes or high heat. Here are some tips to help cope.

Holiday Decorating Warning – Caution with a humorous twist.

Paper Shredder Danger – Warning about pets and paper shredders.

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