From:
"kblausman"
Date: 2008-02-19 03:59:06 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: The smelly fellow bites... NOW I need info on biting too...LOL drowning here
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "gerald eiden" <ferretbuff@...>
wrote:
>
> Kendra,
> Is he an intact ferret? unaltered (not neutered or spayed) ferrets
have a stronger scent than the altered ones.
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He is supposed to be neutered and descented, but I did not buy him
and no paperwork came with him and I still have no breeder
information at all. So who knows.
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> What are you feeding him? Marshalls food was developed for
minks. Has lots of fish in it if i'm not mistaken. Might
tryswitching him over to Zupreem, or similar dry food. Also some
boiled chicken or small bits of raw or lightly cooked beef. Not
hamburger.
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I kept on the 8 1 that they had him on, because of the medicine and
all he has been through, though I have been adding ferratone, toddle
food and duck soup. I am going to try and add eggs tomorrow.
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> As for the biting, scruffing and a firm no helps, along with using
time out for a few minutes in a small separate cage or carrier.
Don't hit hit him. Also can try picking him up as soon as he bites,
a finger on the nose or top of his muzzle and give a strong NO. Be
sure to love him up with ear scratches.
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It sure is hard to put your hand back for him to bite again, it still
is throbbing. I guess I won't try any kisses any time soon, I like my
lips where they are...LOL
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> There are a few other things you could use on your hands to deter
the biting. Bitter apple or plain white vinegar.
> hope this helps.
> gerald
>
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For some reason I do not think bitter anything is going to slow him
down, the biting has a more agressive, angry tone to it, and I know
in other animals that I rehabbed that were biters, most no bite
sprays did not faze them at all. though it is worth a try.
Thank you for all of the input. He's sleeping for now, we will table
it until tomorrow and try again.
Kendra
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