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Charitwo: /* Pet Room */

2026-07-27T15:26:35Z

Pet Room

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	===Pet Room===		===Pet Room===
	*Pet Room has three story habitat with [[Noodle]], [[Tiramisu]], [[Salem]], [[Comet]], [[Orion]], and [[Perseus\|Percy]].		*Pet Room has three story habitat with [[Noodle]], [[Tiramisu]], [[Salem]], [[Comet]], [[Orion]], and [[Perseus\|Percy]].
	:*[[Percy]] '''<u>will almost certainly</u>''' attempt to '''JUMP OUT''' as soon as you open the door, you must intercept so he does not fall on the floor. [[Noodle]] is the second most likely. Be mindful of other ferrets as well if they are awake but less likely to jump.		:*[[Perseus\|Percy]] '''<u>will almost certainly</u>''' attempt to '''JUMP OUT''' as soon as you open the door, you must intercept so he does not fall on the floor. [[Noodle]] is the second most likely. Be mindful of other ferrets as well if they are awake but less likely to jump.
	:*It is recommended to do the ferrets food and water FIRST before the rabbits and guinea pig as they will most likely be asleep and you can swiftly top off all bowls before all of them start to wake up.		:*It is recommended to do the ferrets food and water FIRST before the rabbits and guinea pig as they will most likely be asleep and you can swiftly top off all bowls before all of them start to wake up.
	:*If it is helpful place ferrets trying to jump out in a fabric hamper while you change out food and water.		:*If it is helpful place ferrets trying to jump out in a fabric hamper while you change out food and water.

Charitwo: /* Pet Room */

2026-07-27T15:25:08Z

Pet Room

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	:*[[Percy]] '''<u>will almost certainly</u>''' attempt to '''JUMP OUT''' as soon as you open the door, you must intercept so he does not fall on the floor. [[Noodle]] is the second most likely. Be mindful of other ferrets as well if they are awake but less likely to jump.		:*[[Percy]] '''<u>will almost certainly</u>''' attempt to '''JUMP OUT''' as soon as you open the door, you must intercept so he does not fall on the floor. [[Noodle]] is the second most likely. Be mindful of other ferrets as well if they are awake but less likely to jump.
	:*It is recommended to do the ferrets food and water FIRST before the rabbits and guinea pig as they will most likely be asleep and you can swiftly top off all bowls before all of them start to wake up.		:*It is recommended to do the ferrets food and water FIRST before the rabbits and guinea pig as they will most likely be asleep and you can swiftly top off all bowls before all of them start to wake up.
			:*If it is helpful place ferrets trying to jump out in a fabric hamper while you change out food and water.
	:*When shutting doors please '''be mindful of where their head, feet and tails are at so they do not get pinched'''.		:*When shutting doors please '''be mindful of where their head, feet and tails are at so they do not get pinched'''.
	:*'''Ensure that all 6 doors are properly latched into place when closing'''. You can push on each and if you hear the doors '''snap''' when pushed it was not securely locked. Very very important to avoid falls as ferrets are fearless and have poor depth perception and concept of how high up they are.		:*'''Ensure that all 6 doors are properly latched into place when closing'''. You can push on each and if you hear the doors '''snap''' when pushed it was not securely locked. Very very important to avoid falls as ferrets are fearless and have poor depth perception and concept of how high up they are.

Charitwo: /* Pet Room */

2026-07-20T03:46:38Z

Pet Room

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	:*[[Percy]] '''<u>will almost certainly</u>''' attempt to '''JUMP OUT''' as soon as you open the door, you must intercept so he does not fall on the floor. [[Noodle]] is the second most likely. Be mindful of other ferrets as well if they are awake but less likely to jump.		:*[[Percy]] '''<u>will almost certainly</u>''' attempt to '''JUMP OUT''' as soon as you open the door, you must intercept so he does not fall on the floor. [[Noodle]] is the second most likely. Be mindful of other ferrets as well if they are awake but less likely to jump.
	:*It is recommended to do the ferrets food and water FIRST before the rabbits and guinea pig as they will most likely be asleep and you can swiftly top off all bowls before all of them start to wake up.		:*It is recommended to do the ferrets food and water FIRST before the rabbits and guinea pig as they will most likely be asleep and you can swiftly top off all bowls before all of them start to wake up.
	:*When shutting doors please '''be mindful of where their feet and tails are at so they do not get pinched'''.		:*When shutting doors please '''be mindful of where their head, feet and tails are at so they do not get pinched'''.
	:*'''Ensure that all 6 doors are properly latched into place when closing'''. You can push on each and if you hear the doors '''snap''' when pushed it was not securely locked. Very very important to avoid falls as ferrets are fearless and have poor depth perception and concept of how high up they are.		:*'''Ensure that all 6 doors are properly latched into place when closing'''. You can push on each and if you hear the doors '''snap''' when pushed it was not securely locked. Very very important to avoid falls as ferrets are fearless and have poor depth perception and concept of how high up they are.

Charitwo: /* Persephone */

2026-07-20T03:45:09Z

Persephone

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	*Persephone has Adrenal and Blood Sugar issues and she has the implant as well. She takes Prednisolone '''twice daily''' as well as a "dollop" (usually around a teaspoon) of chicken baby food (found in pet room fridge) immediately after medicine. The food after the medicine is not only important to help augment the medicine but also to associate receiving medicine with eating "wet" food immediately after.		*Persephone has Adrenal and Blood Sugar issues and she has the implant as well. She takes Prednisolone '''twice daily''' as well as a "dollop" (usually around a teaspoon) of chicken baby food (found in pet room fridge) immediately after medicine. The food after the medicine is not only important to help augment the medicine but also to associate receiving medicine with eating "wet" food immediately after.
	:*Due to the taste of the medicine she will attempt to spit it out if it is not mixed with food. You should draw up '''0.15ml''' of the medicine first in a 1ml oral syringe, flip it upside down and flick the air bubbles out. Afterwards draw up the rest up with the chicken baby food broth until a total of '''1 ml''' is drawn.		:*Due to the taste of the medicine she will attempt to spit it out if it is not mixed with food. You should draw up '''0.15ml''' of the medicine first in a 1ml oral syringe, flip it upside down and flick the air bubbles out. Afterwards draw up the rest up with the chicken baby food broth until a total of '''1 ml''' is drawn.
	:*You will likely need to scruff her by the skin of the neck to administer the syringe. Squirt '''0.2ml''' at a time and give her time to swallow before continuing until all 1ml is given.		:*You will likely need to scruff her by the skin of the neck to administer the syringe. Squirt '''0.2ml''' at a time (5 divided squirts) and give her time to swallow before continuing until all 1ml is given.
	:*Close the lid of the jar, shake it up, and take out a teaspoon of food and put it in the bowl. ~~Do not leave her unattended while she eats~~, you must visibly observe her until she is finished so she doesn't fall and then gently put her back in the pen and rinse the syringe and bowl out in the hallway bathroom and put the unused food back into the pet room fridge.		:*Close the lid of the jar, shake it up, and take out a teaspoon of food and put it in the bowl. '''DO NOT LEAVE HER UNATTENDED WHILE SHE EATS''', you must visibly observe her until she is finished (usually 5 minutes) so she doesn't fall and then gently put her back in the pen and rinse the syringe and bowl out in the hallway bathroom and put the unused food back into the pet room fridge.
	:*An open chicken baby food jar '''MUST BE THROWN OUT''' after 5 days of being open if any food happens to be remaining at the end of the 5 days. New jars can be obtained from the pet room supply closet. Please indicate the date opened with the nearby sharpie.		:*An open chicken baby food jar '''MUST BE THROWN OUT''' after 5 days of being open if any food happens to be remaining at the end of the 5 days. New jars can be obtained from the pet room supply closet. Please indicate the date opened with the nearby sharpie.

Charitwo: /* Habitat Cleaning */

2026-07-20T03:41:31Z

Habitat Cleaning

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	* Occasionally the ferrets may poop somewhere they aren't supposed to. Wearing gloves and using a paper towel remove as needed and spray area with the vinegar spray to neutralize the smell.		* Occasionally the ferrets may poop somewhere they aren't supposed to. Wearing gloves and using a paper towel remove as needed and spray area with the vinegar spray to neutralize the smell.
	* They will also occasionally drag the blankets down the ramp, pull back up and recenter as needed.		* They will also occasionally drag the blankets down the ramp, pull back up and recenter as needed.
	* Since the ferrets are curious, they will be all over the bottom of the cage as you are ~~doing this~~. This is where the already ready pan comes in handy. You take out a dirty pan, replace with ready pan immediately and close door. Place ferrets back in if they tumble out in a pan.		* Since the ferrets are curious, they will be all over the bottom of the cage as you are changing out pans. This is where the already ready pan comes in handy. You take out a dirty pan, replace with ready pan immediately and close door. Place ferrets back in if they tumble out in a pan.
	* Use the poop scooper to clear out the poop and urine soaked pellets and discard directly into pet room trash. There is a bag of fresh litter to replace next to the table and ~~extras~~ in the pet room closet on floor on leftmost side. Mix/stir the pellets so the smell blends. Repeat until all pans have had the soiled areas removed.		* Use the poop scooper to clear out the poop and urine soaked pellets and discard directly into pet room trash. There is a bag of fresh litter to replace next to the table and extra bags in the pet room closet on floor on leftmost side. Mix/stir the pellets so the smell blends. Repeat until all pans have had the soiled areas removed.
	* The two ferrets in the office is just a single pan, replace with a ready pan same as above.		* The two ferrets in the office is just a single pan, replace with a ready pan same as above.

	[[Category:Care]]		[[Category:Care]]

Charitwo at 00:51, 20 July 2026

2026-07-20T00:51:28Z

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	:*Close the lid of the jar, shake it up, and take out a teaspoon of food and put it in the bowl. Do not leave her unattended while she eats, you must visibly observe her until she is finished so she doesn't fall and then gently put her back in the pen and rinse the syringe and bowl out in the hallway bathroom and put the unused food back into the pet room fridge.		:*Close the lid of the jar, shake it up, and take out a teaspoon of food and put it in the bowl. Do not leave her unattended while she eats, you must visibly observe her until she is finished so she doesn't fall and then gently put her back in the pen and rinse the syringe and bowl out in the hallway bathroom and put the unused food back into the pet room fridge.
	:*An open chicken baby food jar '''MUST BE THROWN OUT''' after 5 days of being open if any food happens to be remaining at the end of the 5 days. New jars can be obtained from the pet room supply closet. Please indicate the date opened with the nearby sharpie.		:*An open chicken baby food jar '''MUST BE THROWN OUT''' after 5 days of being open if any food happens to be remaining at the end of the 5 days. New jars can be obtained from the pet room supply closet. Please indicate the date opened with the nearby sharpie.

			==Habitat Cleaning==
			* Biggest area of concern with ferrets are frequent litter pan changing. There is always a pan ready to go underneath the table in the pet room and vinyl gloves in the pet room closet.
			* Occasionally the ferrets may poop somewhere they aren't supposed to. Wearing gloves and using a paper towel remove as needed and spray area with the vinegar spray to neutralize the smell.
			* They will also occasionally drag the blankets down the ramp, pull back up and recenter as needed.
			* Since the ferrets are curious, they will be all over the bottom of the cage as you are doing this. This is where the already ready pan comes in handy. You take out a dirty pan, replace with ready pan immediately and close door. Place ferrets back in if they tumble out in a pan.
			* Use the poop scooper to clear out the poop and urine soaked pellets and discard directly into pet room trash. There is a bag of fresh litter to replace next to the table and extras in the pet room closet on floor on leftmost side. Mix/stir the pellets so the smell blends. Repeat until all pans have had the soiled areas removed.
			* The two ferrets in the office is just a single pan, replace with a ready pan same as above.

	[[Category:Care]]		[[Category:Care]]

Charitwo at 03:18, 19 July 2026

2026-07-19T03:18:49Z

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	===Pet Room===		===Pet Room===
	*Pet Room has three story habitat with [[Noodle]], [[Tiramisu]], [[Salem]], [[Comet]], [[Orion]], and [[Perseus\|Percy]].		*Pet Room has three story habitat with [[Noodle]], [[Tiramisu]], [[Salem]], [[Comet]], [[Orion]], and [[Perseus\|Percy]].
	:*Percy '''<u>will almost certainly</u>''' attempt to '''JUMP OUT''' as soon as you open the door, you must intercept so he does not fall on the floor. Be mindful of other ferrets as well if they are awake but less likely to jump.		:*[[Percy]] '''<u>will almost certainly</u>''' attempt to '''JUMP OUT''' as soon as you open the door, you must intercept so he does not fall on the floor. [[Noodle]] is the second most likely. Be mindful of other ferrets as well if they are awake but less likely to jump.
	:*When shutting doors please be mindful of where their feet and tails are at so they do not get pinched. Ensure that you hear the doors '''snap''' when ~~shut otherwise~~ it is not securely locked. ~~Important~~ to avoid falls.		:*It is recommended to do the ferrets food and water FIRST before the rabbits and guinea pig as they will most likely be asleep and you can swiftly top off all bowls before all of them start to wake up.
			:*When shutting doors please '''be mindful of where their feet and tails are at so they do not get pinched'''.
			:*'''Ensure that all 6 doors are properly latched into place when closing'''. You can push on each and if you hear the doors '''snap''' when pushed it was not securely locked. Very very important to avoid falls as ferrets are fearless and have poor depth perception and concept of how high up they are.

	===Office===		===Office===
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	==Food/Water==		==Food/Water==
	*All ferrets are on a mixed blend of Ultimate Instinct Chicken / Wysong.		*All ferrets are on a mixed blend of Ultimate Instinct Chicken / Wysong. Fill both food bowls full each visit.
	:*This is typically mixed together in advance (both individual pour container and bulk container) for the smell to blend together but on the off chance that both run out, the individual foods are in bulk containers in the pet supply closet and a scoop from each and repeat until full again.		:*This is typically mixed together in advance (both individual pour container and bulk container) for the smell to blend together but on the off chance that both run out, the individual foods are in labeled bulk containers in the pet supply closet and a scoop from each and repeat until full again. You will likely not run out and need to mix more before we return as we will top off ALL containers the day before we leave.
	*~~Both~~ an individual pour container as well as gallon refill jugs are in the pet room fridge. They should always get chilled water and preferably not from the tap to help regulate their temperature as the summer heat often yields lukewarm/room temperature water from the tap.		*For water, both an individual pour container as well as gallon refill jugs are in the pet room fridge. They should always get chilled water and preferably not from the tap to help regulate their temperature as the summer heat often yields lukewarm/room temperature water from the tap.
	:*The ferrets in the main habitat often dig some of the water out so both bowls are ~~'''~~always~~'''~~ needing topped off on each visit.		:*The ferrets in the main habitat often dig some of the water out so '''both water bowls are always needing topped off on each visit'''.

	==Medicine/Health==		==Medicine/Health==
	The temperature of the pet room should '''not''' exceed 70F. Windows should never be opened in the summer. During the winter the screened window can be opened to help chill the room if it gets too warm.		The temperature of the pet room should '''not''' exceed 70F. Windows should never be opened in the summer. During the winter the screened window can be opened to help chill the room if it gets too warm. There is a thermometer on top of the fridge but we do have a device to monitor the temperature remotely and can remotely adjust the temperature of the AC as needed so you will likely not need to mess with it.
	===Morticia===		===Morticia===
	*Morticia has Adrenal and is well controlled with the implant. No concerns to note at this time.		*Morticia has Adrenal and is well controlled with the implant. No concerns to note at this time.
	===Persephone===		===Persephone===
	*Persephone has Adrenal and Blood Sugar issues and she has the implant as well. She takes Prednisolone '''twice daily''' as well as a "dollop" of chicken baby food (found in pet room fridge) immediately after medicine. The food after the medicine is not only important to help augment the medicine but also to associate receiving medicine with eating "~~fun~~" food immediately after.		*Persephone has Adrenal and Blood Sugar issues and she has the implant as well. She takes Prednisolone '''twice daily''' as well as a "dollop" (usually around a teaspoon) of chicken baby food (found in pet room fridge) immediately after medicine. The food after the medicine is not only important to help augment the medicine but also to associate receiving medicine with eating "wet" food immediately after.
	:*Due to the taste of the medicine she will attempt to spit it out if it is not mixed with food. You should draw up the medicine first in a 1ml oral syringe and ~~then fill~~ the rest up with the chicken baby food.		:*Due to the taste of the medicine she will attempt to spit it out if it is not mixed with food. You should draw up '''0.15ml''' of the medicine first in a 1ml oral syringe, flip it upside down and flick the air bubbles out. Afterwards draw up the rest up with the chicken baby food broth until a total of '''1 ml''' is drawn.
	:*An open chicken baby food jar '''MUST BE THROWN OUT''' after 5 days of being open. New jars can be obtained from the pet room supply closet. Please indicate the date opened with the nearby sharpie.		:*You will likely need to scruff her by the skin of the neck to administer the syringe. Squirt '''0.2ml''' at a time and give her time to swallow before continuing until all 1ml is given.
			:*Close the lid of the jar, shake it up, and take out a teaspoon of food and put it in the bowl. Do not leave her unattended while she eats, you must visibly observe her until she is finished so she doesn't fall and then gently put her back in the pen and rinse the syringe and bowl out in the hallway bathroom and put the unused food back into the pet room fridge.
			:*An open chicken baby food jar '''MUST BE THROWN OUT''' after 5 days of being open if any food happens to be remaining at the end of the 5 days. New jars can be obtained from the pet room supply closet. Please indicate the date opened with the nearby sharpie.

	[[Category:Care]]		[[Category:Care]]

Charitwo: /* Pet Room */

2026-07-04T22:31:31Z

Pet Room

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	===Pet Room===		===Pet Room===
	*Pet Room has three story habitat with [[Noodle]], [[Tiramisu]], [[Salem]], [[Comet]], [[Orion]], and [[Perseus\|Percy]].		*Pet Room has three story habitat with [[Noodle]], [[Tiramisu]], [[Salem]], [[Comet]], [[Orion]], and [[Perseus\|Percy]].
	:*Percy will almost certainly attempt to ~~jump out~~ as soon as you open the door, must intercept so he does not fall on the floor. Be mindful of other ferrets as well if they are awake but less likely to jump.		:*Percy '''<u>will almost certainly</u>''' attempt to '''JUMP OUT''' as soon as you open the door, you must intercept so he does not fall on the floor. Be mindful of other ferrets as well if they are awake but less likely to jump.
	:*When shutting doors please be mindful of where their feet and tails are at so they do not get pinched. Ensure that you hear the doors '''snap''' when shut otherwise it is not securely locked. Important to avoid falls.		:*When shutting doors please be mindful of where their feet and tails are at so they do not get pinched. Ensure that you hear the doors '''snap''' when shut otherwise it is not securely locked. Important to avoid falls.

Charitwo at 22:23, 4 July 2026

2026-07-04T22:23:46Z

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	:*Due to the taste of the medicine she will attempt to spit it out if it is not mixed with food. You should draw up the medicine first in a 1ml oral syringe and then fill the rest up with the chicken baby food.		:*Due to the taste of the medicine she will attempt to spit it out if it is not mixed with food. You should draw up the medicine first in a 1ml oral syringe and then fill the rest up with the chicken baby food.
	:*An open chicken baby food jar '''MUST BE THROWN OUT''' after 5 days of being open. New jars can be obtained from the pet room supply closet. Please indicate the date opened with the nearby sharpie.		:*An open chicken baby food jar '''MUST BE THROWN OUT''' after 5 days of being open. New jars can be obtained from the pet room supply closet. Please indicate the date opened with the nearby sharpie.

			[[Category:Care]]

Charitwo: /* Pet Room */

2026-06-29T02:00:29Z

Pet Room

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	*Pet Room has three story habitat with [[Noodle]], [[Tiramisu]], [[Salem]], [[Comet]], [[Orion]], and [[Perseus\|Percy]].		*Pet Room has three story habitat with [[Noodle]], [[Tiramisu]], [[Salem]], [[Comet]], [[Orion]], and [[Perseus\|Percy]].
	:*Percy will almost certainly attempt to jump out as soon as you open the door, must intercept so he does not fall on the floor. Be mindful of other ferrets as well if they are awake but less likely to jump.		:*Percy will almost certainly attempt to jump out as soon as you open the door, must intercept so he does not fall on the floor. Be mindful of other ferrets as well if they are awake but less likely to jump.
	:*When shutting doors please be mindful of where their feet and tails are at so they do not get pinched.		:*When shutting doors please be mindful of where their feet and tails are at so they do not get pinched. Ensure that you hear the doors '''snap''' when shut otherwise it is not securely locked. Important to avoid falls.

	===Office===		===Office===