>From: [log in to unmask] >Subject: I have few questions to ask. >One of my ferrets, is always scratching and biting himself. He has NO >fleas, never been outside the house and I believe he has a very sensitive >skin. I give him ferretone. I tried to bathe him with ferret shampoo >that has Aloe Vera. It didn't help. I thought maybe is the soap I use >to wash their things. I use plain TIDE no bleach or the fragrance. Hi Buffie, I can tell you from personal experience that some people are _very_ allergic to Tide-- it makes me break out in hives. I find Arm and Hammer brand is pretty neutral; Cheer is ok too. Bathing the ferret can make him itch more, as the bath dries out ferrety skin, even if the shampoo has conditioners. One other thing-- you didn't mention how old your ferret is, but extreme itchiness can be a sign of adrenal disease. I'd take him to the vet to get to the cause of this itchiness. Regina Regina Harrison [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Lofts/1083 http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Labyrinth/8096 ...shadow, you're just a gallow that I hang my body from... [Posted in FML issue 3294]