<http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_ask_peoplemedicine&s_state=vicks> Here is part of an answer in relation to a dog (Ferrets are descended from the "dog branch" of Carnivora.): >Many topical vapor products contain essential oils such as camphor >and eucalyptus, which have the potential to produce gastrointestinal >upset and central nervous system depression. And if this product >were aspirated or inhaled in large enough quantities, respiratory >irritation and pneumonia could result. Sukie (not a vet) Recommended ferret health links: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ferrethealth/ http://ferrethealth.org/archive/ http://www.afip.org/ferrets/index.html http://www.miamiferret.org/fhc/ http://www.ferretcongress.org/ http://www.trifl.org/index.shtml http://homepage.mac.com/sukie/sukiesferretlinks.html [Posted in FML 5832]