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The American Ferret Report (AFR) is the official newsletter of the American Ferret Association, Inc.

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Volume 18, Number 4: 2008

  • AFA News: Museum Honors Dogs and Ferrets of War, Blessing of the Animals, Meet the Staff; Laura Hamlett, 3rd quarter donors
  • Health Affairs: Addison’s: the Other Adrenal Disease, (.pdf 494kb): Why You Should Consider a Natural Diet, (.pdf 298kb): Breeding Better Ferrets: The AFA Ferret Breeder Symposium
  • Living with Ferrets: The Night Before Christmas, A Ferret’s 12 days of Christmas, the Golden Compass: A Must See for Ferret Lovers, Ferrets 101; Grooming Hints, Deaf Ferrets, The Ferret Bible, Ferret Toys
  • Shows and Events: Meet the Judges; Toni Sumerlin, 2008 Ferret Buckeye Bash, 2008 Fall Ferret Fandango

Volume 18, Number 3: 2008

  • AFA News: Ferret Brotherhood, The Ferret Community Suffers a Tremendous Loss, Another Landmark in Black Footed-Ferret History, (.pdf 349kb): 2nd quarter donors
  • Legal & Legislative: Mandatory Vaccination, Domestic Violence, First Annual Ferret Legislative Ride, AMVA Recognizes New Specialty for Veterinarians
  • Living with Ferrets: Demon Seed, The Real Reasons Humans Walk Upright, Cage Training a New Baby Ferret, America Runs on Dunkin, One Very Happy Mckid, Ferret Thieves, Dealing with Euthanasia, (.pdf 255kb): With Great Sadness, DVD review: Stardust, Book Review: Wildwood, Yes Virginia, There Really is an Easter Ferret
  • Shows and Events: 2008 Spring Nationals, Spring Ferret Fandango, 18th Japan Championship Ferret Show, Rustic Extravaganza Ferret show

Volume 18, Number 2: 2008 - Black Footed-Ferret Special Edition

  • AFA News: It’s a First, AFA Committee Goals for 2008, AFA 2007 Financial Statement, Black Footed-Ferret Alert, Ferret Poop News, 1st quarter donors
  • Health Affairs: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, AFA Member Vet Listing
  • Living with Ferrets: The State of the Black Footed-Ferret 2008, (.pdf 323kb): Black Footed-Ferret Timeline, Recovery of the Black Footed-Ferret,(.pdf 232kb): Meet the Staff of Prairie Wildlife; Travis Livieri, April Pietriacovo, Ann Marie Gage, Black Footed-Ferret Adoption Profiles, BFF Seek & Find
  • Shows and Events: Inland Northwest Ferret Show, 17th Japan Championship ferret show, Ferrets of the Year 2007

Volume 18, Number 1: 2008

  • AFA News: Companion Pets are Forever, An Open Letter to the Ferret Community, Thanks for the Raffles, Volunteers Working Hard, 4rth quarter donors, Black Footed-Ferret Update
  • Health Affairs: Ferrets 101; Natural Diet, Insulinoma in Ferrets, Hypoglycemia Emergency Care, How to Hand Feed a Sick Ferret
  • Living with Ferrets: Coming Home With a Boo, More Adventures of Peach Fuzz, How One Man is Helping Recover our Ferret’s Wild Cousins; Travis Livieri, Breeding Time, Ferret Proofing Your Home, Elliot Goes..., Henderson: A Tribute
  • Shows and Events: 2007 Dooktober Fest, 2007 Winter Nationals, Upcoming shows and events

Volume 17, Number 4: 2007

  • AFA News: For the Noodleman, Committee Updates, Rick Schradin Memorial, 3rd Quarter Donors, Education Makes Life Better for Ferrets, Flower: the Kalahari Desert Rose, AFA Donor Level, AFA Gift level
  • Health Affairs: The Mongo Memorial Distemper Titer Study, How to Clip a Ferret’s Nails, Ferrets 101; Choosing a Proper Diet, (.pdf 310kb):Weasel Weight Watchers
  • Living with Ferrets: Saving Cinnamon and Peppy, Gift Wrapping with Ferrets, Help Stop Negligence of Pet Store Ferrets, (.pdf 381kb): Quarks
  • Shows and Events: Meet the Judges; Paula Woodland, Dooktoberfest - Titer Study Benefit, 2007 Ferret Buckeye Bash, 2007 Fall Ferret Fandango, Upcoming shows and events

Volume 17, Number 3: 2007

  • AFA News: Ferrets packed? Check!, Affiliate Shopping, Le Furet, 2nd Quarter Donors, Ferrets: the pursuit of Excellence, Meet the Staff; Ellana Strickbine, Petey TPO
  • Health Affairs: ECE, International Ferret Symposium, How to Bathe a Ferret, Major Rescue Efforts Need Your Help
  • Living with Ferrets: Ferrets featured in Fantasy Art, Mobility Aid for Ferrets, Talking with Mary vanDahm, What’s in a name, Celebrity Ferret Movie Review, Why I Should Have a Ferret, Quarks
  • Shows and Events: Meet the Judges; Mary McCarty, Japan Championship Ferret Show, Three Rivers Ferret Sshow, Emmett Ferret Shelter Specialty Show, Upcoming Shows and Events

Volume 17, Number 2: 2007

  • AFA News: Save the Date, AFA Committee Goals for 2007, AFA 2006 Financial Statement, Meet the Staff; Bridget Stansky, The Ferret Store Bids Us Goodbye, Mike Janke; Ferret Friend, PBS Special; Ferrets, The Pursuit of Excellence
  • Health Affairs: Poisonous Plants and Flowers, Validity of the Dominance Tube Test
  • Living with Ferrets: Litter Box Training, The Further Adventures of Peach Fuzz, Shelter Spotlight: Ferrets Unlimited, The Making of a Celebrity Ferret; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire DVD review, Quarks, In Memoriam: Cheeba, Life with Ferrets, Open Arms for a Special Boy
  • Shows and Events: Meet the Judges; Kathy Bulgrin, Inland Northwest Show, AFA Spring Nationals 2007, Spring Ferret Fandango, 2006 Ferret of the Year winners, Upcoming shows and events

Volume 17, Number 1: 2007

  • AFA News: A Warm Welcome to 2007, Ferreting Out the Work of the AFA Committees, Help Wanted, The Presidents Report, Member Survey, The Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and the Black Footed Ferret
  • Health Affairs: Hyperadrenocorticism: Adrenal Disease
  • Legal & Legislative:Ferret Freedom in Columbia, MO
  • Living with Ferrets: Quarks, The Great Wide, Wild Outside, Oliver and the Mystery Box, Ferrets 101, Trixie Memorial, Shelter Spotlight: Oxford Ferret Rescue
  • Shows and Events: JFA Championship Ferret show, Winter Nationals 2006, Upcoming Shows and Events

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The American Ferret Report is produced entirely by volunteers. Submissions of original stories, photographs, artwork, and letters to the editor are encouraged. Those who contribute regularly to the A.F.R. may be eligible for a complimentary subscription. Submitted articles are edited for length, content, and grammar.

Medical articles submitted to the A.F.R. now are subject to blind peer review for appropriate content, clarity, and scientific accuracy. Case studies, clinical trials, and epidemiologic investigations are integral to the A.F.R., and the submission of such articles for review is encouraged. Most medical articles are printed within two months of submission.

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The American Ferret Report
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