>From:    Arlena Parrish <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Rat Tail In Ferrets!
>
>Three Brat Pack members (Gabby, Sheela and Marco) have developed Rat
>Tails. I am fairly certain their Rat Tail Problem is not caused by
>their diet.
>
>I have been using Stridex Astringent Pads or Brulin SoftCare or Sulf
>OxyDex Shampoo, to clean their tails of excess oils. But, this does
>not seem to be working. Is there another product I can use?

Reply - I use Benzoyl Peroxide Sulfur 2% shampoo when my ferrets have
rat tails, and it works very well. I use it twice weekly for up to a
month leaving it on for 5 minutes. I purchase this shampoo from my vet.

I hope this helps.

Tracy

[Posted in FML 5858]