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|Articles|April 28, 2015

Client handout: Why choose ferrets as pets?

Your client wants a playful pet, but works all day. Maybe they should try a ferret!

Do you have a client who's on the lookout for an energetic, playful pet who also likes to sleep the day away? Steer them toward a ferret-it might just be the perfect pal for them. Have interested clients read this handout, which includes information on ferrets' size, noise level and personality, plus, how to work a new ferret into a family.


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