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Post by dookdook on Feb 10, 2011 17:33:27 GMT -5
Yeah actually I did mention raw helping the smell in my letter! And yeah, I'll grab some more litter boxes for sure  Thanks for all the support guys. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2011 17:34:46 GMT -5
And lots of vinegar!  for cleaning |
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Post by dookdook on Feb 10, 2011 17:38:26 GMT -5
Right! Question: Is there a more natural thing to use for ferretone, hairball remedy, and ear cleaning solution?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2011 17:50:33 GMT -5
Extra virgin olive oil and fish oil can make good hairball preventative. Pumpkin also works good to help grab anything that may be in the intestinal tract.
As for ear cleaning (which I don't do often) you can use olive oil. Works great.
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Post by dookdook on Feb 10, 2011 17:53:56 GMT -5
Thankyou!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2011 17:55:24 GMT -5
No problem :-)
Just to note - the pumpkin has to be plain pumpkin, not pie filling, no additives.
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Post by dookdook on Feb 10, 2011 19:15:15 GMT -5
So my mom emailed me back. Used every excuse in the book. I'm kind of upset since I wasn't expecting that kind of response.. Says she wants a dog.. I emailed her back and am being persistant and assertive. Not giving up yet. :\
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2011 19:17:15 GMT -5
Some dogs are more work than ferrets! I'll keep my fuzzbutt, thanks.
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Post by dookdook on Feb 10, 2011 20:52:15 GMT -5
That's what I said.. One of her arguments were, finding someone to babysit a dog will be MUCH easier then finding someone to babysit a ferret...  First off, we NEVER go anywhere? And if we did why couldn't we bring the fuzz with us? Second.. Ferrets are easier to babysit IMO.. Sorry, just need to vent. Her reasons don't seem valid to me. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2011 22:12:35 GMT -5
It can be tricky to convince people that their beliefs are unfounded. I was ALWAYS told ferrets were the worst pet, never allowed to have one. When I moved out, I was finally able to come to my own conclusions and realized that they are amazing pets. Keep at it - worst case you wait a couple years and get one when you move out. Be persistent, be respectful, and no matter what the end result, realize it is her house and she makes the rules  I know that sucks to hear. |
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Post by dookdook on Feb 10, 2011 22:17:24 GMT -5
Yeah, it sucks being a teenager sometimes. I find it crazy how they get such bad reputations.. Before I researched them I thought they were known biters, smelt super bad, and pooped everywhere.. I now know that's all wrong. And they are such fun and loving creatures. I really miss having that to wake up to every morning. Tanuki gave me a reason to wake up and enjoy the world, you know? They need our attention, they want us to play with them and feed them and love them. Meh. I'll get one oneday.
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Post by Sherry on Feb 10, 2011 22:27:40 GMT -5
Well...they DO poop everywhere, lol!
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Post by bluemoose on Feb 10, 2011 22:36:55 GMT -5
Haha that's exactly what I was thinking Sherry. They do poop everywhere, most ferrets do stink (because they're on kibble), and many ferrets do bite However, potty training, raw diet, and a little training fixes all that  |
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Post by dookdook on Feb 10, 2011 22:47:11 GMT -5
Tanuki was very good with her poop picking places! And she didn't bite, but she did have that *lovely* ferret musk.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2011 22:59:55 GMT -5
As most (or all) kibble ferrets do. You can also dramatically decrease odor by regularly washing the bedding.
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I know that sucks to hear. 
