Litter: I was wondering if any of you out there who have switched to the
wood pellets for litter also have cats who use the litter.  Is wood pellets
a good choice for ferret only homes but not homes with cats?  What do you
with cats use?  Do your ferrets have their own litter boxes?
 
Shows: I don't want to add fuel to the fire but I can relate similar
experiences to Trish's.  My first ferret show (I dont show, just attend and
BUY) was both really exciting: Look at the cool stuff!  Look at all the cute
ferrets!  and disappointing: these little table are where they show?  This
is it?  I think its just that you get used to seeing large cat and dog shows
on TV with a big ring etc.  I have been to three shows now and they were all
similar in size, number of ferrets and stuff sold.  So now I'm not
surprised.  I will pass on a comment by my sister and a co-worker who
attended the last show with me - neither of who have ferrets.  My sister
said if the judges handled her that way she would surely bite the way they
squeeze them and handle them.  I was paying no attention to judging and
never have so I have no comment myself - I shop and look at ferrets and
watch the fun matches.  This is not a flame - just what some people see when
they watch judging for the first time.  I really think that people are
overreacting when they say they've been accused of animal abuse.  Partly
it's an initial surprise thing when you see judging for the first time.
 
Linnea - I got your post about getting confused on your ferrets smell with
so many different opinions and what to do about it - I tried to reply but my
message came back.  Have your parents call Erin at SuperPetz and talk to
her - she is very ferret knowledgeable and maybe they will listen to a pet
store employee (where did you buy your ferret anyway?) I will try to reply
to you personally again.  Hope you still have my number if you need.  But
the key is dont bathe, clean bedding, clean litter!
 
Mary, Boris and Giesela
And a SAFE and HAPPY HOLIDAY!
[Posted in FML issue 1794]