STA Ferret Rescue

NOTE - STARescue is not responsible for the content of external internet sites or the services these companies/individuals provide.

Online forums can be a great place to chat with like minded indviduals, seek advice, guidance and support, and make good friends, the following are some of the forums that some of our members use:

Ferrets Forum (FEFO) - http://www.ferretsforum.co.uk/

Fluffy Ferret Forum - http://www.fluffyferretforum.co.uk/

Ferret Health List (for Ferret Health and Disease information and advice)
- http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ferrethealth (current discussions)
- http://ferrethealth.org/archive/search.cgi (archived discussions)

Just remember the advice given on these forums are personal recommendation/opinions by people who have a varying degree of experience with ferrets, so keep an open mind and always speak to an experienced ferret vet without delay if the advice you are seeking is to do with the health of your ferret.

There are lots of retailers online that sell ferret goods, here are a selection that our members use

Companions Choice (lots of ferret toys, cages, bedding, and treats including Ferretone, Furotone, Ferretvite)

Health Style Emporium  (lots of ferret toys, bedding, and treats including Ferretone, Furotone, Ferretvite - we do not recommend the mesh cages though as these are not suitable sizes for ferrets and the mesh may cause bumble foot)

Just Cages (useful for show cages)

Wicked Weasels Ferret Bedding (superb ferret hammocks)

Crusher Comforts (more hammocks and novalty bedding)

Veterinary Fleece Bedding (ProFleece)

Vinyl Car Stickers (StickyPets.com)

Vinyl Car Stickers (SCAART)

My Itchy Dog (Pet Munchies Duck Breast Fillets - high protein healthy natural treats)

Ferret Tee-shirts, Mugs , Gifts etc (for Humans)

Ferret Couture (Harnesses, Collars, Clothing, Bedding, Toys and Treats)

Useful links for working ferrets:

Articles from the National Ferret Welfare Society

Ferret carry boxes (Western Shoes/Mike)

Ferret locator tutorial

Ferrets & Ferreting DVD (Simon Whitehead)

There are lots of books available on ferrets, the quality of information contained in them can differ considerably, the following are ones that our members have found useful

Ferrets for Dummies (brilliant for beginners, even if it is written from a US viewpoint)

John H Lewington, Ferret Husbandry, Medicine and Surgery, Second Edition (veterinary book so not for the feint hearted)
 
BSAVA Manual of Rodents and Ferrets (veterinary book so not for the feint hearted)

Ferrets Magazine.com (online edition FREE from Animal Channel - note this is an american publication)

Pet Ferret Care: The Experts Guide to a Happy and Healthy Ferret [Kindle Edition]

Pet Travel Scheme (PETS)
Is the system that allows pet dogs, cats and ferrets from certain countries to enter the UK without quarantine as long as they meet the rules. 

NB. Ferrets entering the UK from non-qualifying countries or that have been in non-qualifying countries within the preceding 6 months WILL BE SUBJECT to 6 months quarantine. More information >