Rachell Blessing wondered about hairballs.
 
>- Do ferrets shed twice a year "spring and fall"
 
Yes.
 
>- Do you just start giving them medicine when you notice the shedding?
 
Some give laxatives all year round, some only at the shedding period.  I
give small amounts every other week as a treat.  At shedding season I
give several times every week.
 
>- How long do you give them the meds?
 
As long as you get hairy every time you pick them up. :)  I.e. as long as
they shed.  That varies from a couple of weeks up to a month.
 
>- What kinds of meds work best?
 
I use regular kittymalt.  There are several similar products and I doubt
there are any major differences between them.  I've heard that olive oil
also has a laxative effect.
 
Millan
Ozzy (Mom, look, a hair fell off, give me some of that malty thing!)
Obelix (It's so gooey and hard to eat, I don't know if I like it - but
        give me more!)
Phoebe (Ok, I'm NOT going in the litterbox unless I get malty treats!  Just
watch me!)
[Posted in FML issue 2740]