Aleutian's Disease Virus (ADV) |
There is a silent but deadly virus is
in the ferret world. It is commonly known as ADV,
or Aleutian's Disease Virus. All of Rocky's ferrets
are tested and each adoption is accompanied with letterhead
proof of it's results. We only adopt into homes
where ferrets are tested negative for this disease.
To learn more about this disease we encourage to read and
learn at Rocky's friend's site http://www.ferretadv.com
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anal gland |
A small sac located in the rectum of the ferret possessing
a scent. Use; mating and self-protection.
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bottle brush |
The appearance of a ferret’s tail when
scared or angry.
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canine distemper |
A viral infection disease that affects the respiratory,
gastrointestinal and neurological systems.
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ear mite |
A microscopic parasite.
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ferret |
Scientific name – Mustela putorius
furo. The ferret is the only domesticated member
of the weasel family Mustelidae. They are a carnivorous
mammal.
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ferret coma |
A non-fatal very deep sleep accompanied with
light respiration.
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ferret proofing |
Providing a safe play/exercise area free of any endangerment
or element of escape.
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gib |
A castrated male ferret.
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hob |
A sexually unaltered male ferret.
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jill |
A sexually unaltered female ferret.
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kit |
A baby ferret under the age of 6 months.
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litter |
The substance put in the litter box to absorb and
suppress bodily functions.
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litter box |
Where the ferret does his voiding of
bodily fluids and excrement.
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neuter |
All references to male; to castrate; sexually alter;
to render the animal with the inability to produce offspring.
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rabies |
A fatal viral infection. Rabies is transmitted
by the bite of an infected mammal.
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rescue |
To save, as from imprisonment or danger.
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shelter |
Providing cover or protection.
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spay |
All references to female; to sexually alter by removing
the reproductive organs and render the animal with the
inability to produce offspring.
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sprite |
A spayed female ferret.
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stool |
Excrement, poo, poop, dookie.
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Vaccination |
The process of protecting against diseases by
inoculating with active artificial immunity.
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Vaccine |
Suspensions or products of infectious agents used
for producing active immunity.
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War Dance |
A dance of joy exhibited by the ferret jumping , bouncing
and twisting, sometimes with mouth opened as if to be
smiling; Also known as happy dance.
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