Marshall Pet Products Pet Store Handbook 2023

BABY FERRET NUTRITION

Marshall Farms has been the premier ferret provider since 1939 and has been known to breed the world’s friendliest ferrets. Marshall Pet Products, established in 1993, continues that tradition with quality products for all aspects of a ferret’s life. Marshall Pet Products offers ferret supplies in every category including nutrition, treats, grooming, health care items, supplements, toys, cage accessories, litter and odor control, harnesses, travel accessories & more!

Our Premium Ferret Diet is formulated and made right here in the USA. It boasts more fresh meat protein than any other ferret food with fresh chicken used as a main ingredient! There is no added fat or sugars and very little carbohydrates… perfect for their carnivorous diet needs. You can rest assure that more veterinarians, breeders and ferret owners are convinced that the Marshall Premium Ferret Diet is the key to good ferret health.

At Marshall, we are continually researching and developing new products in order to enhance the special bond that pet owners have with their pets. We love your ferret almost as much as you do.

Marshall Pet guarantees that your ferret is neutered and de-scented and free of congenital defects. Congenital defects are abnormalities that are present at birth and are not considered hereditary. The following are NOT covered by the Marshall Guarantee: colds, influenza, bacterial conditions, viruses, acquired diseases, growths, tumors, cancers or any condition caused by parasites or unknown loss. The guarantee is effective for one year from the date of purchase and claims may not exceed the original purchase price. Your ferret must remain on Marshall Premium Ferret Diet to keep the guarantee valid.

Baby ferrets have difficulty eating dry ferret food until their adult canine teeth come in at about 12-13 weeks of age. Until then, it is important to moisten the Marshall Premium Ferret Diet into a soft consistency. Slowly introduce them to dry food by offering it along with the wet food starting at about week 10. Add more dry food and less wet food weekby-week until they have completely switched to dry food. Fresh water should be available at all times.

DIRECTIONS FOR THE SHAKER CUP

• Fill with Marshall Premium Ferret Diet to the food line

• Add warm water to the water line

• Tighten cap and shake for 30 seconds

• Let mixture sit for 1-2 minutes

• Pour into feeding bowl

• Wash the container after each use

• Dispose of unused wet food after 24 hours

6 LB BAG

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QUICK FACTS

All Marshall Ferrets are neutered and descented prior to leaving our farm. All Marshall Ferrets are tattooed in the right ear with two blue dots.

Adult females weigh an average of 1-3 lbs. and males weigh 3-5 lbs.

The average life span of a ferret is 5-8 years.

All ferret babies need to be given a wet food diet until 12 weeks of age. (one part Marshall Premium Diet to three parts water, see previous page)

FERRET ESSENTIALS

FERRET ESSENTIALS SHOPPING LIST

FD-381 Marshall Premium Ferret Diet

FP-266 Lock-On Litter Pan OR FP-032 High Back Litter Pan

FG-480 Fresh & Clean Litter

FP-394 Snap-N-Fit Food Dish

FS-186 GoodBye Odor™

FC-257 Large Folding Mansion

FP-226 Water Bottle

FP-364 Hanging Nap Sack

ITEM # FC-270

FERRET STARTER KIT

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

FD-381 Marshall Premium Ferret Diet 22oz.

FP-049 Nylon Leisure Lounge

FP-266 Lock-On Litter Pan

FG-480 Fresh & Clean Litter 5 lbs.

FP-394 Snap-N-Fit Food Dish

FP-226 Water Bottle

FS-186 GoodBye Odor™ 8oz.

THE ULTIMATE FERRET ENVIRONMENT

WHAT’S FEATURED:

FC-257 Large Folding Mansion

FP-364 Hanging Nap Sack

FP-391 Pirate Ship

FT-455 Shark Hide-N-Play

FP-032 High-Back Litter Pan

FG-480 Fresh & Clean Litter

FP-394 Snap-N-Fit Food Dish

FP-226 Water Bottle

FT-190 Super Thruway

FC-263 Playpen Skylight Cover

FC-224 8 Panel Playpen

FC-261 8 Panel Playpen Mat/Cover

FP-266 Lock-On Litter Pan

FT-300 Octo-Play

FT-461 Fish Toy

Give your ferrets a luxurious home with The Ultimate Ferret Environment. Keep your ferrets safe and secure while your ferrets play, nap and do their business in a spacious three level mansion, thruway tunnel connector and eight panel playpen. Expand their square footage with the three panel expansion panels available and the complementary eleven panel playpen mat. Accessorize their space with a variety of toys, hammocks, nap sacks and tunnels available.

Talk to your local pet product distributor or Marshall Pet Product Sales Representative at 800.292.3424 to make this package available to your customers.

FP-266

FG-480

FT-300

FT-461

FC-261

FC-224

FT-190

FP-364

FT-455

FP-391

FP-394

FP-226

FC-257

FP-032

FC-263

FERRET HEALTH CARE

The information included is not intended to replace the medical advice of a qualified veterinarian. If your ferret’s health is in question, please seek veterinary assistance.

FS-341

FG-480

FS-389

PROLAPSED RECTUM

A PROLAPSED RECTUM IS GENERALLY CAUSED BY ONE OF TWO THINGS:

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Not enough water in their diet. Baby ferrets’ food should be wet down (one part food to three parts water) NOTE: We do not recommend feeding any dry or canned cat food.

A bacterial or viral infection that will cause the ferret to have a runny stool.

PRO TIP: Using the Marshall Fresh & Clean Litter in-store allows caretakers to easily spot potential problems in the pan of white, dust-free, virgin, paper pellets. Recommending this product with every ferret sale has the potential to create a loyal customer.

UPPER RESPIRATORY

INFECTIONS AND INFLUENZA

Ferrets are very susceptible to problems related to stress when introduced to a new environment. They are prone to upper respiratory infections and influenza and can catch these diseases through human contact.

If a ferret is sneezing, pay close attention to the color of its mucus and check to see if its eyes are clear. This will help determine if an infection is present or if the sneezing is due to another cause, such as litter. Dusty litters cause ferrets to sneeze. We recommend Marshall Premium Ferret Litter, made with 100% recycled paper. If sneezing is present along with yellow or green discharge:

• Treat your ferret with an antibiotic (we recommend Clavamox, Cefa-Drops or Baytril)

• Use Marshall Ferret Rx for congestion

• Feed a very wet (soupy consistency) mixture of Marshall Premium Ferret Diet and water

• Keep the ferret hydrated by adding Pedialyte to the water

TO HELP RESOLVE IT:

Wet down their food.

Administer an antibiotic (Clavamox, Cefa-Drops or Baytril) to prevent any infection to the exposed area. Dosage should be .1 ml every 12 hours.

Keep the area clean and apply Preparation H to soothe it.

Give daily doses of Marshall Furo-Vite high-calorie vitamin supplement to help keep the ferret healthy during healing.

ECE, or “green slime,” is still a bit of a mystery. Much is unknown about how the virus is spread, but any situation that brings ferrets together seems to have the potential to do so. It can also be transmitted by clothing or human contact. Aggressive treatment should begin at the first signs of green diarrhea.

Give an antibiotic (we recommend Clavamox, Cefa-Drops or Baytril) to fight off any secondary infection

Treat ECE with Pedialyte

Feed a soft diet of moistened Marshall Premium Ferret Diet mixed with chicken baby food or feed

Marshall’s Uncle Jim’s Duk Soup

In the absence of Uncle Jim’s Duk Soup, crush a 10 mg tablet of Pepcid AC and add 10 cc of water. Administer .25 cc’s 2-3 times a day.

Give a high-calorie vitamin supplement such as Marshall Furo-Vite or Ensure

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FG-480

FG-073

FS-389

DIARRHEA

DIARRHEA IS A NON-SPECIFIC SYMPTOM WITH MANY DIFFERENT CAUSES:

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Stress caused by change in environment, diet or water supply

Intestinal parasites or bacterial or viral intestinal infections

Eating too many treats

Overall, the most important things to remember are:

Keep the ferret hydrated

Feed a soft-food diet

Give a high-calorie supplement

No matter the cause, if left untreated, diarrhea may lead to death due to poor nutrient absorption and dehydration. Use Uncle Jim’s Duk Soup Mix to supplement your ferret’s regular diet. It helps stimulate their appetite, boost the immune system and balance the ferret’s digestive system. Uncle Jim’s mixes readily with warm water to form an easyto-feed paste. It can also be mixed in with the wet food and syringe-fed to an ailing ferret.

LITTER LAX

Both our Premium Ferret Litter and our Fresh & Clean Litter are made from recycled sources with excellent absorbency. In fact, our paper litters are up to 400% more absorbent than clay litters, completely dust free, biodegradable and flushable!

Use our High Back Litter Pan to help keep your ferret’s space clean.

This great-tasting paste is a must-have for all ferret owners. Ferrets that lick their fur are prone to hairballs. Ferret Lax is the perfect remedy for both eliminating existing hairballs and preventing the formation of new ones. It also aids in removing other items which may have been accidentally ingested.

FP-032

FP-266

FG-480

FS-341

FG-073

FS-388

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ODOR CONTROL

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WHY MARSHALL?

In a word: OPPORTUNITY! When you join Marshall’s authorized network of distributors, you become part of a very powerful team. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or established commercial business, Marshall Pet will offer you the products, training and opportunities you need to move your business forward.

There’s more to being the industry leader than providing the highest quality ferret products–we take care of our dealers! We’ve created the Marshall Pet 2FT and 4FT pet store plan-o-grams to help grow your business. Marshall Pet supports its stellar network of dealers with consistent marketing, sales and product education at both the business and consumer levels. In return, we request that you maintain inventory on our best selling ferret & small pet items.

2FT PET STORE PLAN-O-GRAM

800.292.3424

ITEM#

(2) Pop-N-Play Ball Pit

(2) Hangin’ Monkey Hammock

(2) Snap ‘N Fit Food Bowl, 2 C. cap.

(2) Hanging Nap Sack

(2) Water Bottle, 27 oz.

(2) Bandits Treats - Chicken

(2) Ferret Face Toy

(2) Sneaker Toy

(2) Harness & Lead, Red

(2) Harness & Lead, Blue

(2) Bell Collar, Red

(2) Bell Collar, Blue

(2) Nail Clippers

(2) Bandits Treats - Bacon

(2) Uncle Jim’s Duk Soup Mix

(2) Ferret Extreme Munchy Minnows Treats

(2) Super Thru-way

(2) ProBiotic

(2) Ferret Rx

(2) Ferret Lax

(2) Furo-Vite

(2) Furo-Tone

(2) Ferret Shampoo Tear Free

(2) Ferret Daily Spritz

(2) GoodBye Odor for Ferrets

(4) Chicken Entrée Canned Diet

(4) Premium Ferret Diet, 22 oz.

(3) Premium Ferret Diet, 4 lb.

(3) Premium Ferret Diet, 6 lb.

(3) High Back Litter Pan

(3) Premium Ferret Litter, 10 lb

4FT RETAIL PLAN-O-GRAM

ITEM# QTY. & PRODUCT

FT-372 (2) Pop-N-Play Ball Pit

FT-373 (2) Pop-N-Play Extra Ball Pack

FP-364 (2) Hanging Nap Sack

FP-094 (2) Harness & Lead, Blue

FP-004 (2) Harness & Lead, Red

FP-095 (2) Harness & Lead, Black

FD-384 (4) Bandits Treats, Chicken

FD-382 (4) Bandits Treats, Meaty Bacon

FD-385 (4) Bandits Treats, Banana

FD-386 (4) Bandits Treats, Peanut Butter

FS-380 (4) GoodBye Odor Ferret Chews

FD-422 (4) Ferret Extreme Munchy Minnows Treats

FP-369 (2) Banana Hammock

FP-360 (2) Hangin’ Monkey Hammock

FP-089 (2) Bell Collar, Blue

FP-014 (2) Bell Collar, Red

FP-090 (2) Bell Collar, Black

FP-394 (2) Snap ‘N Fit Bowl, 2 C. cap.

FG-131 (2) Nail Clippers

FT-300 (2) Octo-Play

FP-367 (2) 2-in-1 Ferret Bed

FP-400 (2) Small Animal Bear Rug

FT-460 (2) Teaser Toy - Snake

FT-467 (2) Ferret Face Toy

FT-463 (2) Sneaker Toy

FG-130 (2) Grooming Brush

FP-226 (2) Water Bottle, 27 oz.

FT-190 (2) Super Thru-way

FS-218 (2) ProBiotic

FS-127 (2) Ferret Rx

FG-084 (2) Ferret Ear Cleaner

FS-388 (2) Ferret Lax

FS-389 (2) Furo-Vite

FS-390 (2) Furo-Tone

FS-341 (4) Uncle Jim’s Duk Soup Mix

FG-227 (2) Ferret Shampoo Tear Free

FG-229 (2) Ferret Creme Rinse

FG-020 (2) Ferret Shampoo Original

FG-021 (2) Ferret Daily Spritz

WSS-709 (2) Foaming Waterless Shampoo

FG-352 (2) Ferret Shampoo Tea Tree Formula

FG-353 (2) Ferret Spray Tea Tree Spray

FG-085 (2) Ferret Odor Remover Spray

FS-186 (4) GoodBye Odor for Ferrets, 8 oz.

FS-212 (2) GoodBye Odor for Ferrets, 32 oz.

FT-471 (2) Ferret Swimming Pool

FD-430 (4) Chicken Entrée Canned Diet

FD-381 (4) Premium Ferret Diet, 22 oz.

FD-177 (2) Premium Ferret Diet, 4 lb.

FD-259 (2) Premium Ferret Diet

Senior Formula, 4 lb.

FD-362 (2) Premium Ferret Diet

Select Chicken Formula, 4 lb.

FP-032 (3) High Back Litter Pan

FG-480 (3) Fresh & Clean Ferret Litter, 5 lb.

FG-073 (3) Premium Ferret Litter, 10 lb.

FD-440 (3) Premium Ferret Diet, 6 lb.

55 PRODUCTS TO SERVE THE 3 RD MOST POPULAR DOMESTIC PET IN AMERICA!

5 TIPS

for SETTING-UP a BRANDED SECTION

START BY GROUPING LIKE PRODUCTS.

It is more than just bottles on shelves and hanging bags on pegboard. Make sure that the neighboring products make sense next to it. All grooming products should be together. Hang the brush above the shampoo on the shelf.

ONLY SET ONE FIRST!

Pull just one of each product and place them. Get a snapshot of how everything looks before you fill in the back. This allows you to rearrange, try new flows and adjust spacing without moving your entire inventory.

HOW DOES IT SHOP?

Test the section of singles by asking these questions: Do the products make sense next to each other? Does the family of products shop nicely from left to right, top to bottom? Does the space on the shelf allow the product to be clearly identified?

FILL IT IN.

As you begin to fill in the product with your inventory, make sure that all of the product is facing forward, to be clearly seen from the aisle. Check expiration dates to put product expiring sooner out first. As product is shopped and filled, all existing product should be moved to the front and filled from the back.

BRAND YOUR AISLE.

Your packaging starts to do this if your products are branded well. Your family of products should look like just that, a family — related to each other yet each different in their own ways. Anything you can add to reinforce your brand in the aisle is a benefit to the shoppers’ experience. Aisle headers, shelf talkers and supporting marketing materials like coupons or informational brochures are all recommended to engage and inform the shoppers.