>I thought that someone wrote it was not OK to use stridex pads. Are they >diluted down or used full strength? I keep notes for times when things >like this might happen at our house, but now am confused! :) It's okay to use Stridex (or similiar brand) pads on a ferret tail for blackheads - as long as you don't use it more than once a week or for longer than 2 - 3 weeks. Some people dilute it, I just squeeze it out. When I see a ferret starting to get a bit thin on the tail with blackheads, I wash the tail only with an antibacterial shampoo and I use an old toothbrush to "scrub" it. Be gentle <g> Once that is done, I use a Stridex pad and rub it up and down the tail. I do this once a week for 2 - 3 weeks, no more since their skin can dry out quickly. The hair usually comes back in rather quickly after doing this. Mary Mary McCarty-Houser, Director Pennsylvania Ferret Rescue Association of Centre County http://www.ferretrescue.com http://www.iGive.com/html/ssi.cfm?cid=9903&mid=114508 [Posted in FML issue 3138]