Kristen Onasch - Articles

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Kristen Onasch holds a degree in English from Pennsylvania State University. She has extensive experience in educational publishing for various pet magazines and websites and has owned ferrets for over ten years. She is currently the Senior Ferret Copywriter at Drs. Foster and Smith Pet Supplies, the nation's leading online and catalog pet supplier.

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Insulinoma in Ferrets: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Insulinoma is one of the most common forms of cancer diagnosed in ferrets. Your ferret depends on you and your veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment. Know the symptoms of insulinoma, and how to care for it should your ferret be diagnosed. Read
By: Kristen Onasch | 30/04/2008 | Pets
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Ferretproofing 101: Keeping Your Ferret Safe
Anyone who has ferrets knows how much they get into things and how hard it is to watch them every second. Ferrets are intelligent, curious, and persistent! In order to keep your ferrets safe while they're roaming around (and also to keep your belongings safe from them), it's very important to make sure that your home is ferretproofed. Read
By: Kristen Onasch | 30/04/2008 | Pets
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Choosing a Ferret Diet: is a Natural Diet Right for Your Ferret?
Until the last 40 years, ferrets were fed what we refer to as a "natural diet," which was similar to the diet of the domestic ferret's wild ancestors. In recent years as ferrets have become more popular, they have been fed commercially prepared ferret, cat, and kitten diets. While this is convenient for us as owners, is it what our ferrets were meant to eat? What exactly is a natural diet, and what are the benefits and concerns associated with it? Read
By: Kristen Onasch | 22/04/2008 | Pets
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Proper Ferret Care: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Ferret Healthy
Many new ferret owners will quickly find themselves overwhelmed by the differences between owning a ferret and owning other, more common, pets. There are many aspects about basic ferret care and more involved health issues you should be familiar with. This article will cover the most important parts of basic ferret healthcare to help you become a great ferret owner! It's also a great refresher for seasoned ferret owners. Read
By: Kristen Onasch | 22/04/2008 | Pets
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Basic Information About Owning a Ferret
Have you ever looked at a ferret in a pet store and wondered what it would be like to own one? Or perhaps you have a friend who owns a ferret, and you've become curious about what kind of pet a ferret would be. If you want to know if a ferret is the right pet for you, check out this article. Read
By: Kristen Onasch | 18/04/2008 | Pets
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Adrenal Disease in Ferrets: Causes, Signs, Treatment & Prevention
Adrenal disease is the most prevalent disease among ferrets, and it is important for ferret owners to know as much as possible about it. Familiarizing yourself with the causes, signs, treatment, and prevention will allow you to provide the care your ferret needs. Read
By: Kristen Onasch | 17/04/2008 | Pets