In order to remove pine tar from ferret fur, use baby oil, mineral oil or
vegetable oil to break down the tar - probably just a drop or two between
your fingers worked into the area.  Then, wash with a gentle shampoo to
remove the oil, rinse well and your ferret should be tar free.
 
Jean and all the kids - Katy, Sasha, Baxter, Teca and Tiffany.
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Jean                                      "Everything that lives
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[Posted in FML issue 1638]