THE COMPLETE BOOK OF FERRETS. By Val Porter and Nicholas Brown.

(1985) 1987 reprint. 4to (185 x 251mm). Ppviii,184. B/w photographs, illustrations, bibliography. Red boards, spine titled in gilt.

"This book is a comprehensive guide to the care of ferrets, with advice for both the working ferret keeper and the pet owner. [Val Porter and Nicholas Brown] have talked to ferreters, naturalists, gamekeepers, vets, nutritionists and many more, [drawing] on a wide range of experience and observation". Chapters include: Polecats and ferrets; The merits of ferrets; Handling; Accommodation; Feeding; Maintenance and health; Breeding and litters; Working ferrets; Bag and pot; Pets and characters; Vet check [detailed check-list of diseases, 16 pages]; Ferret facts; Nutrition tables; Useful addresses. Still one of the most useful manuals for the ferret keeper.