>...  Well i found a kind that they can burrow in without the risk of
>intestinal blockages due to eating it.  This wonderful stuff is made out of
>potato.  (puffed like rice) It will melt on the toungue, and doesnt taste
>to bad either.  It was desighned to ship computer components in because it
>absorbs moisture, thus eliminating the need of desacants of any kind.  Its
>all natural, edible, biodgradabe, and ferrets can eat it or play in it all
>day.  (They think its loads o'fun)
 
I would like to see the opinions of Dr Williams, the other vets, or the more
knowledgable Ferret owners on this.  Is it possible that if this packing
material is designed to absorb moisture that the same problems that have
been discussed with certain absorbing litters could result?
[Posted in FML issue 1254]