The Wit and Wisdom of the Modern Ferrets : A Ferret's Perspective On Ferret Care

The Wit and Wisdom of the Modern Ferrets is a collection of five years' worth of ferret-care essays written from the unique perspective of the pet ferrets of the award-winning Modern Ferret Magazine. The easy-to-read "bite-sized" pieces are chock-full of useful information and tips for both the new and the experienced ferret owner. The short, sometimes humorous chapters cover a vast array of important topics including: litter box training, nip training, safe toys, grooming tips, ferret proofing, vaccination information, and more. You'll learn about all aspects of ferret care and ferret behavior.

Mary R. Shefferman lives in New York with her husband, Eric, and their nine ferrets: Sabrina, Marshmallow, Knuks, Trixie, Bosco da Gama, Balthazar, Cauliflower, Koosh, and Gabrielle. Together they publish Modern Ferret Magazine from their home.

Mary has a BA in English/Writing from Southampton College, Long Island University. She won the Readers and Writers of Southampton College Award for poetry in 1984 and 1985 and the John Steinbeck Award for poetry in 1984.

Before starting Modern Ferret Magazine in 1994, Mary was a managing editor and medical writer for Global Medical Communications in New York City.

Mary has made regular television appearances to promote proper ferret care on the Fox News Channel Pet News, MSG Metro Pets, and The Family Pet.

Mary is also the author of The Ferret: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet, published by Howell Book House in 1996.