An estimated 6 million people own this mischievous creature highlighted in this friendly guide. Including expert information on common misconceptions about ferrets, Ferrets For Dummies also explores how to teach a ferret through "play training," and offers insight about their temperament. Provides facts about the ferret's family tree and ferret history Delves into ferrets and the law Includes extensive information about housing, feeding, and grooming this exotic animal About the Author: Kim Schilling (Palos Park, Illinois) owns 11 ferrets and is the founder and president of Animals for Awareness, a no-kill shelter specializing in unwanted and abandoned exotic animals.