Ziploc baggies are wonderful for containing odors of animal waste.  When
scooping boxes insert contents into a ziploc freezer bag and then put the
baggie in a plastic sack (walmart, kmart, etc) and tie shut for double
odor control, then toss in the trash bag.
 
Identification -
I have a list taped to the fridge that has the names of the ferrets and
what medications they need but descriptions are a bit more difficult since
many sables look alike so finding a distinquishing mark helps.  Meethos has
a white patch on the bottom of one of his front feet, between his toes, so
that serves as an identifier for him.  Sometimes it may only be a spot on
the nose or a tiny white spot on the chest.  Pictures rarely do justice
unless the ferret is unique.  I do have one other person, Nancy, that is
most familiar with the ferrets but we usually do road trips together so
if anything happened to both of us, Lynda and Stacey would have their
jobs cut out for them.
 
I think a list with names, medications and physical descriptions works
best for us.  Keeping the list updated is another matter.
 
Hugs to all. tle
Troy Lynn Eckart
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[Posted in FML issue 3352]