My ferret got ECE last year, but managed to pull through ok. (She still has occasional loose stools.) Now, I used to give her a little laxative formula prior to the ECE, but now I'm afraid to do so since her stools are loose already, and I'm wondering if it is really necessary. Also, when she passes on to the bridge (and hopefully, that will not be for a long time) I will discontinue my ownership of ferrets....it is just too darn hard to lose them. Anyway, if the cage is thoroughly sprayed with bleach, can I donate the cage to a shelter? I would hate for a shelter to get ECE if they have not had it already. How do I insure that the cage is free from ECE? (I made the cage from wood and wire.) Thanks, Liz [Posted in FML issue 3596]