>Has anyone used any ferret harnesses for their ferret?  I was looking at
>one on ebay, but was wondering how secure/safe it is?  also some people
>have posted many ideas and warnings for toys, but when it comes to
>tunnels, is there any problems just using pvc piping?
>
>Terrance Timmons
 
Hi Terrance ~
 
This has been an ongoing topic here at the farm.  PVC piping is made of
a plastic compound.  Taking my natural health courses we did a lot of
environmental contamination work, and plastic is a contaminating compound
because it can offgas.  You can tell if it is offgassing when it is in
the store, if it has a very strong offending odor.  This is not properly
prepared plastic and can be toxic in a home environment.  My rule of
thumb, if I can smell it in the store, it does not come home.
 
I either roll up a small area rug for her, or use a long cardboard tube
used for mailing out maps, etc.
 
Hope this helps ~
Mary
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[Posted in FML issue 3889]