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From: heiland@cbnewsm.cb.att.com (david.j.heiland)
Newsgroups: rec.pets
Subject: Re: OK for bunny chewing?
Date: 8 Apr 92 18:53:17 GMT
Article-I.D.: cbnewsm.1992Apr8.185317.17608
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Organization: AT&T

In article <1992Apr8.181405.10454@CSD-NewsHost.Stanford.EDU> iverson@Xenon.Stanford.EDU (David L. Iverson) writes:
>We also have a tip for people with bunnies who don't like to be picked up.
>Our bunny didn't like being picked up and would frequently prefer staying in 
>her cage rather than being picked up to go hop around.  Then we discovered 
>what we call the "bunnyvator".  It's a wicker basket large enough for the
>bunny to sit in with a handle.  

Using something to pick up our bunny definitely keeps it more calm.  Right
now, a shoe box lid works great, at least until it finishes eating it :)

Dave Heiland    djh@neptune.att.com
From: christin@cae.wisc.edu (Christine Haas)
Newsgroups: rec.pets
Subject: Ferret senses
Date: 7 Apr 92 00:29:05 GMT
Article-I.D.: doug.1992Apr6.192906.17334
Distribution: usa
Organization: College of Engineering, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison
Originator: christin@sun-5.cae.wisc.edu

Hi all

I have a question, actually a couple related questions. 

How are ferret's senses?

How good of vision do they have?

How well can they hear?

Sense of smell?


I have always wondered yet no where have I wondered across
these answers...

Thanks in advance.

Chris.

christin@cae.wisc.edu
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From: ness@tc.fluke.COM (Jerry Ness)
Subject: Re: Ferret senses
Organization: John Fluke Mfg. Co., Inc., Everett, WA
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1992 12:38:51 GMT

Hi Ferret Folks,

Here's my answers to the ferret senses questions:

How good of vision do they have?
Our 2 'girls', Maudi and Bryn, have pretty good eyesight. The can see the
cows in the neighbors field over 100 feet away. The rest of our carpet
sharks, the boys, are bordering on blind. Especially 'big Ben' our
albino. I think the only thing that prevents the boys from having
flat faces is lightning fast reflexes.

How well can they hear?
All of the ferrets we have had seem to have very good hearing.
You can't sneak around without gettin' caught. Saturday morning
when you want to sleep in... I can't get a drink of water without
the ferrets waking up and raising hell to get let out of there 
enclosure. They are only 'locked' up when we go to bed or are going
to be gone for more than a couple hours.

Sense of smell?
I think they have a very good 'nose' also. They seem to come out
of the woodwork if we are having a snack that they also enjoy.
Maudi and Bobbin have discovered raisins! They each get one raisin
in the morning and one in the afternoon when I get home from work.
They have to 'sit' to get the raisin. Bobbin will sit as soon as he
hears the little raisin box rattle. Ben likes one now and then as
does Toby (the Bear). Bryn isn't the least bit interested in raisins.

They have another 'sense' that baffles me. (and we have been living
with the little weasles for about 10 years now)
If we have been shopping and bring home something, in a box, that
can safely be put on the floor, the ferrets will find it within
seconds of coming out of the spare room. It doesn't make any 
difference where this package is. The ferrets B-line right to
it.

'nuf ramblin'
Jerry

owned by:
Maudi Bryn Ben Toby Bobbin   Magellan Willie Turbo
            ^                           ^
         ferrets                     felines
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From: njl@drutx.ATT.COM (LaRocheNJ)
Newsgroups: rec.pets
Subject: Re: my bunny eats strange foods...
Summary: Bunnies stealing food is fun and usually not harmful
Date: 8 Apr 92 18:51:25 GMT
Organization: AT&T, Denver, CO

In article <1992Apr5.184013.8336@acsu.buffalo.edu>, v076q4xb@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (WE ARE HOLDING ALL THE C'MPOSE CHX KEYS HOSTAGE ON PLANET ZORT) writes:
> 
> i was told not to feed my rabbit beans and tomatoes...
> bob has been stealing refried beans, salsa , and corn chips from our snack 
> bar for ages now
> will this do him harm/ should i stop him?
> or should i just let him enjoy it?

An occasional, small snack of these is not going to hurt him.  Too much of
the beans could cause bloating; the salsa could cause diarrhea; tbe corn
chips may have more salt than is good for a bunny.  But an occasional bite
of any of them is not likely to be a problem.  Just watch for any problems
that could develop.

MOST IMPORTANT, be sure that at least 80% of your bunny's diet is a good,
nutritionally balanced pellet, and that a good hay (2nd or 3rd cut alfalfa
or Timothy are excellent) is always available to him.

Nancy LaRoche (CO HRS)
att!drutx!njl
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From: Auferret@CVMMDL1.MSstate.EDU (Jennifer Au)
Subject: Re: Swollen vulva in FERRET
Organization: Miss. State U. College of Vet. Med.
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 20:27:21 GMT

In article <1992Apr7.070533.18725@udel.edu>, hartman@dewey.udel.edu (Nancy Hartman) writes:
> 
> 
> **** Please respond ASAP ****
> 
> O.K. everyone, I need some help.
> 
> I have two ideas on this.  An adrenal tumor (Cushing's), or a botched up
> spay job.  I'm praying that I'm being overly-paranoid on this one - does
> anyone know of any other causes of a swollen vulva?  (No, I don't have a 
> whole male in the house who's attacking my girls)
> 
> 
This is going to be a short, mostly unresearched answer because I have major
problems with ferrets right now. Anyway, this isn't Cushing's. You'd be 
seeing hair loss and thin skin. It sounds like Hyperestrogenism most likely
brought on by a botched spay job. It could also be caused by a tumor (I think)

> Who would be the best person to have my vet call for the latest procedures
> for detection/treatment?  I was thinking Dr. Kawasaki.  Is there anyone else
> who might be more on the "cutting edge" on this issue?
>
Dr. Kawasaki and Dr. Fox are the 2 best. Give Dr. K a call.
   Jenny Au 
> Any information is much appreciated!!!
> 
> - Nancy
> 
> hartman@udel.edu
> or
> (215) 255 - 4436
> I should be in every evening this week.  And I'm usually up late, at least
> 12:00.
> or
> If you're going to the Lehigh Valley show this weekend, bring any information
> that you have.  (I already have Dr. Fox's book, Biology and Diseases of the
> Ferret)
> -- 
> Nancy Hartman					CIS graduate student
> hartman@udel.edu				U. of Delaware
>         President and founder, Delaware Valley Ferret Club
>                       Owner of Percy & Bree
> 
>
From: SMB100G@ODUVM.BITNET
Newsgroups: rec.pets
Subject: Re: Beginner bunny benefactor
Date: 7 Apr 92 16:22:14 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Old Dominion University


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From: carey@m.cs.uiuc.edu (John Carey)
Subject: Re: my bunny eats strange foods...
Organization: University of Illinois, Dept. of Comp. Sci., Urbana, IL
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 16:40:02 GMT

Also, don't feed them avocados.  There was a display at the vet school
about avocados and they are toxic to birds especially, even goats.
I don't remember if they mentioned rabbits, but I would avoid it.

-- 
John Carey
University of Illinois
Dept. of Computer Science
carey@a.cs.uiuc.edu {uu-net,pur-ee,convex,...}!uiucdcs!carey
Xref: sparky rec.pets:1525 rec.pets.cats:4839
From: njl@drutx.ATT.COM (LaRocheNJ)
Newsgroups: rec.pets,rec.pets.cats
Subject: Re: Introducing only-bunny to two new kittens
Summary: This was one of the best, most-amusing, bunny articles ever!!
Keywords: bunny,rabbit,cat,kitten
Date: 13 Apr 92 17:58:38 GMT
Organization: AT&T, Denver, CO

What a great article!  Anyone who has ever been owned by a mini-lop
identifies with it.  Thanks for the chuckles!!

<Body of article deleted.>

> So...we have a few questions, maybe someone can answer...
> 
> * Does anyone know whether bunnies can seriously hurt kittens?

Yes, but they aren't too likely to do so.  Kittens learn quickly and are
usually fast enough that they stay just out of range, or give the bunnies
a lot of space.

> * Does anyone know whether cats can hurt a fully-grown, 10-pound bunny?

I've yet to see a cat, full-grown or otherwise, that didn't have a lot of
respect for rabbits.  My Manx cat loves to swat the bunnies when they
pass by, but she wouldn't dream of engaging them in any sort of serious
conflict.  Occasionally, she'll play with the Holland, but NEVER with the
Mini.  Sterling (the Mini) watches such nonsense with a great deal of
disdain.

> * Has anyone ever introduced a kitten or kittens to a bunny before?

Yes.  The kitten marched up to our in-residence, arched-back, hissing cat
and spit at him, sending him flying for cover which he refused to leave for
three days.  But with the bunnies, she was cautious and they were
disdainful, until the Holland discovered that she was more fun to play with
than the Mini.

You obviously enjoy your bunny a lot.  Having mixed species is still
another delight.  Enjoy!!

Nancy LaRoche (CO HRS)
att!drutx!njl

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From: kaszyn@helix.nih.gov (Eve Kaszynski)
Subject: Re: my bunny eats strange foods...
Organization: National Institutes of Health, DCRT, CSL
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 13:33:30 GMT

In article <1992Apr5.184013.8336@acsu.buffalo.edu>, v076q4xb@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (WE ARE HOLDING ALL THE C'MPOSE CHX KEYS HOSTAGE ON PLANET ZORT) writes:
> 
> 
i was told not to feed my rabbit beans and tomatoes...
> and bob has been stealing refried beans, salsa , and corn chips from our snack 
> bar for ages now
> will this do him harm/ should i stop him?
> or should i just let him enjoy it?
> (ps: the salsa is *hot*)
> (i was suprised...)
> 
> gina
> 
> 
These foods are gas producing, and rabbits have a particularly hard time
getting rid of gas.  If eaten in large amounts, these foods you mentioned
could kill your rabbit, but it doesn't sound like he's having a problem
with it.  Just remember to regulate the amount he eats, and also feed
only small amounts of lettuce, carrots, and veges.  Also, NEVER feed your
rabbit cabbage.
Organization: North Dakota Higher Education Computer Network
Date: Friday, 10 Apr 1992 01:13:50 CDT
From: T. Scott Pegues <PEGUES@NDSUVM1.BITNET>
Newsgroups: rec.pets
Subject:    Ferret toys

Okay, more about Tom's baby ferret Perris.... We need ideas for toys.  We know
that there is some concern about small pieces that get chewed off and choke the
animal, so please help us out with some safe playthings.  Perris loves shoes, a
nd leather goods, but we need to wear these items on occasion.


                                           THANKS AGAIN :)
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From: Mark A Gsellman <mgsellma@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu>
Subject: Thanx
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 15:10:35 GMT

Hey guys, I just wanted to thank all those who replied and gave me great 
information insted of "yelling" at me.

I do have another question about ferrets though.  I was wondering how they
get along with a dog, they do at all!?

Once again thanx guys.

-Mark-

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From: sar26657@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Sam Roseman)
Subject: Ferret losing hair on tail
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1992 22:23:24 GMT

my ferret, mookie, loses hair on her tail every once
in a while.  I think it might be stress or something ( yeah, right)...
After a while it usually grows back.. i was just wondering if this was
normal or if im doing something wrong.  thanks for any responses.

Sam Roseman
U of Illinois

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From: mjg@sso.larc.nasa.gov (Marston J. Gould)
Subject: Re: Ferret Ban in Renton, WA
Reply-To: mjg@sso.larc.nasa.gov (Marston J. Gould)
Organization: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA  USA
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1992 13:25:57 GMT

You might want to let them know in a letter that ferrets are not "wild" animals, will not and cannot survive
in the wild and that they have been domesticated (by the Egyptians) longer than both cats or dogs.
They tried a similar ban in Hampton, VA but they lost.

Marston
From: slrz8@cc.usu.edu (James Hall)
Newsgroups: rec.pets
Subject: Help..Water Turtles
Date: 7 Apr 92 17:32:08 GMT
Article-I.D.: cc.1992Apr7.113208.54266
Organization: Utah State University

I have two water turtles and was wondering if anyone had suggetions on
how to keep the tank cleaner than it is now.  I have a filter and it works
fairly well, but was wondering if they is any other way to set up the tank.
Also any tips on care would be appreciated.  I have being trying to get rid
of shell fungus on one of them and no matter what I do it will not go away.
thanks ..... 
***********************************************************************
James "The Walrus" Hall          "When all Hell breaks lose I would
Utah State University             kind of like to be there"
slrz8@cc.usu.edu
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From: mjg@sso.larc.nasa.gov (Marston J. Gould)
Subject: Re: My ferret doesnt like linatone
Reply-To: mjg@sso.larc.nasa.gov (Marston J. Gould)
Organization: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA  USA
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1992 13:21:54 GMT

I'm not sure if this will make a difference, but I've noticed that linatone now
comes in two forms, linotone and ferretone. I'm not real sure what the big
difference is (probably only marketing) but the contents seem slightly different
However, I would recommend not putting linotone on his/her food, rather I would
feed him/her right from the bottle. My ferrets don't like it when their food gets
wet either (even with water). See if that helps. You might ask you vet, but when
I was a kid, we used to feed our dog cooked egg whites when we found him
suffering from malnutrition. Also, I highly recommend IAMS only. The others,
Science diet, grocery store stuff, etc tends to be low in protein and vitamins.

Marston


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From: kaszyn@helix.nih.gov (Eve Kaszynski)
Subject: Re: Fuzzy
Organization: National Institutes of Health, DCRT, CSL
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1992 13:50:50 GMT

In article <1992Apr15.085540.14072@sactoh0.sac.ca.us>, jkw@sactoh0.sac.ca.us (John K. Wheeler III) writes:
> 
> I recently saved a ball python from my local Animal Control for
> the low cost of $30. I was pretty happy about, since I was ready
> to go up from numerous smaller snakes. Today I bought a closed-eye
> fuzzy for the snake to eat. Naturally the snake decided it wasn't
> hungry right now. Now I have a fuzzy and a snake. I don't want the
> mouse to stare to death, nor do I
> I like the idea of having to kill the little guy. At such a young
> age what should I feed the mouse, or would I be better to put it
> down now.

How much do you know about ball pythons?  They are notorius for going on
very long hunger strikes.  Very long--like six months or longer.  They
frequently starve themselves to death.

Take the "fuzzy" back to the pet shop.  Next time, be prepared in advance
to take care of any live animal your snake rejects.

>From my limited experience, most ball pythons hate the taste of mice.  Try
something else.  I would also like to suggest that you make sure the tank
is warm enough (85 degrees isn't too warm),and that it has a big dish of 
water in it so the python can soak.  If you are using a heat lamp in the
tank, be sure to provide some shade in a hollow log.  Also, you might want
to take the snake to the vet for some sort of innoculation that will improve
his appetite (I forgot what it's called).

-Eve
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From: dosbears@netcom.com (David R. Preston)
Subject: "Weed & Feed" Vs. Rabbits
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 92 07:05:56 GMT
Organization: DosBears at Netcom

My backyard is, literally, half grass and half polli (ah) polli (ah)
pollinating weeds (ah-choo!).  The backyard used to be the rabbit run,
but now they're in a side yard.  I want to get rid of the weeds, my
housemate wants to be able to let the rabbits in the backyard occasionally.
There are products (weed & feed, etc.) that claim to kill the weeds while
fertilizing the lawn.  Would this be safe to use around the rabbits?  Would
it be safer to wait several days after applying the weed-killer before 
letting them into the yard?  Would it be safe for them to eat the grass 
and/or dying weeds?  Would it be safe to eat the rabbits after they've
eaten the weeds? (just kidding :-)

-- 
Disclaimer: This disclaimer is not required by Leader Kibo.  This article
does not necessarily represent the opinions of Leader Kibo.  Have a nice
day.
********* HAPPYNET: YOU CONTROL HOW IT CONTROLS YOU *********
From: kathy@cs.rit.edu (Kathleen Flagg)
Newsgroups: rec.pets
Subject: assitance needed for class
Date: 8 Apr 92 21:39:57 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Rochester Institute of Technology

Dear fellow pet lovers,

I have a large class research project due for a business class here at the 
Rochester Institute of  Technology, so I need your help.  Could you please 
e-mail(kathy@cs.rit.edu)me your answers to the following questions.  I 
would greatly appreciate it. This questionare should take less then five 
minutes in most cases.  The more replies the better so please don't be 
shy.  Thank you.

Are you male or female?

Are you married or single?

What age group are you in? 18-25/26-35/36-45/46-55/55-above

What species of pet(s) do you own and how many of each?

What factors (examples: price, quality, size) do you look for when 
purchasing your pet supplies?

What do like and dislike about your current pet store?

What would you like to see in your current pet store?

Anything you would like to tell me about your pets special needs, or wants?

Anything you would like a pet store owner to know?

Once again I can't thank you enough for your assistance in this matter.

Thanks again,
Kathleen Flagg
kathy@cs.rit.edu

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From: kbourque@mtholyoke.edu (Karen Bourque)
Subject: Re: Squeaky rabbit
Organization: Mount Holyoke College
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1992 20:02:06 GMT

I'm not sure how hold she is since I inherited her...
She used to grunt, but it has turned squeaky!  I don't think
she's very old because she's QUITE spunky.  Is there anything
else I should be looking for as far as respiratory problems go?
She seems to be breathing ok...  She does get hiccups once in
a while...  (Can rabbits get hiccups??)

thanks

karen

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From: brbreffle@icaen.uiowa.edu (Barry Ronald Breffle)
Newsgroups: rec.pets
Subject: Rodent Cages
Date: 17 Apr 92 13:30:37 GMT
Organization: Iowa Computer Aided Engineering Network, University of Iowa

I am interested in buying some laboratory rodent cages.  These are the 
ones with the plastic tub, about 10"w 20"l 6-8"h.  They have a steel lid that 
protrudes down into the cage which holds the food and water.  The main 
advantages being the rats can't soil their food and there is less waste, they 
can't get at the water bottle (besides the tube) to chew it up, and these cages 
are easier to clean.  I'm switching from ten-gallon aquariums, which have 
become to much of a chore to clean, etc.  If anyone has these lab type cages 
for sale, or knows of a wholesaler or retailer that sells them relatively 
inexpensively (the only one I know of sells them for about $60 each), please 
post or e-mail me.
Thanks, 
Barry 
brbreffle@icaen.uiowa.edu


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From: swoodcoc@isis.cs.du.edu (Steven Markus Woodcock)
Subject: Re: Ferret question: 2 males ??
Organization: The Good Guys, Inc.                                     
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 92 00:56:30 GMT

In article <1992Apr13.131409.10737@miavx1.acs.muohio.edu> jmhodosko@miavx1.acs.muohio.edu (Jeff Hodosko) writes:
>Just a quick question for any and all ferret gurus out there,
>
>The reason I ask is because I was in the pet store the other day and they had
>this one-year-old male ferret that just seemed perfect.  You could tell the
>people who raised him spent a lot of time with him.  They were asking $150 for
>him which seems a little steep, but it is worth it.
>
   In my opinion, go for it.  Males are far more mellow than the females,
and as long as they're fixed you shouldn't have any problems.



Steven W.
Proud Owner of Missy, Newone, Zebulon, Minx, and Slinky

--
    "...Men will awake presently and be Men again, and colour and laughter and
 splendid living will return to a grey civilization. But that will only come 
 true because a few Men will believe in it, and fight for it, and fight in its
 name against everything that sneers and snarls at that ideal..."
From: 586smith@gw.wmich.edu
Newsgroups: rec.pets
Subject: where to get Ferrets in Michigan?
Date: 15 Apr 92 15:22:13 EST
Organization: Western Michigan University

    can anyone send me an address for Ferret Shelters in Michigan or
other places where I could get a Ferret in Michigan or the surounding
area (IN, IL, OH).

thanks
Eric Smith
Western Michigan University
586smith@gw.wmich.edu
From: njl@drutx.ATT.COM (LaRocheNJ)
Newsgroups: rec.pets
Subject: Re: Beginner bunny benefactor
Summary: How to order "House Rabbit Handbook"
Keywords: rabbit bunny godzilla
Date: 8 Apr 92 18:56:13 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: AT&T, Denver, CO

In article <1992Apr6.185939.28504@cbnewsm.cb.att.com>, heiland@cbnewsm.cb.att.com (david.j.heiland) writes:
> 
>                                ...where does one get "House
> Rabbit Handbook"?  Any places in the Parsippany/Morristown, NJ
> area?

I'll respond to the rest of this posting next time I have time, but for
now, if you can't find 

	"The House Rabbit Handbook"
	
locally, you can order it from me for $8.95 plus $1.05 postage (I've
dropped the cost of packaging)--total $10.00, sent to:

		Bunny Love
		1271 Birch St.
		Broomfield, CO  80021

Nancy LaRoche (CO HRS)
att!drutx!njl
From: wendy@hpfcmgw.FC.HP.COM (Wendy Milner)
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1992 23:11:45 GMT
Subject: Goose Eggs
Organization: HP Fort Collins, CO
Newsgroups: rec.pets


Does anyone know the gestation period for goose eggs?

I have 13 under the goose.

Wendy

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From: clagett@ms.uky.edu (Bill Clagett)
Subject: Re: My ferret doesnt like linatone
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1992 18:56:56 GMT
Organization: University Of Kentucky, Dept. of Math Sciences
X-Bytes: 

set@cis.ksu.edu (Toaster Man) writes:

	Ok I just got back for the vet.  From taking my skinny ferret thier.
	Everythingis fine with him but he has a slightly mal-nutritioned
	ferret.. So she suggestedlinatone to me.. Which I went out and bought,
	but Smokey doens't like it.  I've put it in his food and he then doenst
	eat the food.. arrrgggg picky, picky ferrets..

My youngest, Bunsen, didn't care for linatone at all until he was 5 or
6 months old.  He has since decided that he likes it at least as much
any other ferret does.  He is generally very picky about foods, as
compared to his buddy, Weasel.  People mention Nutrical every once and
a while as being good for the undernourished ferret; I don't have any
personal experience with it.

	-Steve tietze

	owner of Smokey + Bear.
Bill
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