title: Ferret wellness management and environmental enrichment.
abstract: The domestic ferret is a commonly kept companion animal. Knowledge of proper husbandry of companion ferrets and their common disease processes by veterinarians assists pet owners in providing the healthiest environment possible. Attentiveness to the environmental needs of pet ferrets results in physically and psychologically healthy animals and a positive, enriched relationship with owners.
authors.affiliation: Wasatch Exotic Pet Care, Inc, 1892 East Fort Union Boulevard, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121, USA. Electronic address: drlaurel@wasatchexotic.com.
authors.forename: Laurel M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D000822:Animal Husbandry; D000818:Animals; D005289:Ferrets; D001841:Human-Animal Bond; D006801:Humans; D012931:Social Environment
keywords: Disease prevention; Enrichment; Ferret; Training; Wellness