Tony wrote about Danee
>I think you must be one of the first ferret owners i have come across
>that doesn't use ferret lax, i also think that it is great that you do
>not bath your ferret.
 
Danee is far from alone in not using laxatives on a regular basis.  I
know many who do not.  I only use it when I suspect there may be a
problem, like the ferret is undergoing a heavy shed and licks himself
a lot, or someone has chewed on something they shouldn't.
 
Overuse of laxatives can cause problems such as irritated intestines,
and decreased absorption of critical nutrients.  In my opinion, it
should never be used on a daily basis.
 
I agree that ferrets on natural diets are less likely to have blockage
problems, but that doesn't mean those on kibble will have them.
 
Linda Iroff
International Ferret Congress
http://www.ferretcongress.org
[Posted in FML issue 5223]