Grettings all!
We are new ferret owners and are having a bit of difficulty ferret-proofing
our apartment.  Our little buddy Jasper loves to crawl inside of our
recliner couch.  The only problem is that it is lined with foam rubber and
Jasper loves to scratch at it.  Through reading the FAQ's, we see that this
poses a potential dangerous situation i.e. G.I.  blockage.  We have talked
to our vet and asked everyone we can think of for help.  Their suggestions
have included spraying Bitter Apple or other pet repellents.  So far, not
much luck.  He has slowed his scratching some, but we still worry.  We do
not have another room we can keep him in, and refuse to leave him in his
cage all the time (usually ony in there when we are gone or at night to
sleep).  Anyone have any other suggestions??
 
BTW we have tried, and there is no way to block all of the ways to get
inside the couch (and no we can't afford a new non-reclining couch)
 
Thanks in Advance
 
Brett & Missy Lapham
 
and Jasper too...
 
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[Posted in FML issue 1596]