Hi there!  I saw Melissa's message about her ferret eating soap and I
thought I'd let her know that it's not that uncommon.  I had two ferts -
Nik and Buster - both hanging out and causing havok with Gushi at the
Bridge now - who had a big thing for soap too!  Little teeth marks in the
soap was not a rare sight ... I don't know about my two youngsters now
though.  Geisha isn't a soap eater but the place I'm in now the kids don't
have access to the bathroom so I don't know if Tessa or Frodo would be
guilty of such a crime if given the temptation.
 
As for hurting them, I would think they'd have to eat quite abit to cause
a problem and then it might only be some diarrhea.  If it was a heavily
perfumed or medicinal soap then I might be more concerned.  I always had
visions of Nik and Buster eating abit too much soap and then having the
hiccups and becoming walking bubble machines!!!  hahahahaha!
 
Take care and hugs to all!
George, Jasper and the Crew
 
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[Posted in FML issue 2934]