We have a rice box for our babies and they love it. Don't buy instant rice because that can be harmful if they swallow it. I bought a big bag of rice at Sam's. They have a ball in the rice box. Re: Allergies I believe my ferret is also suffering from allergies right now. He has been hacking and I noticed last night that his left eye is puffy and red. Our pollen count was really high yesterday. I have a feeling this is why his eye is red and puffy, but I was wondering if anyone experienced this also. I have been given him children's Benedryal, the recommended dose for ferrets. I am hoping this will clear it up. I also wanted to ask, just in case, if ferrets can get pink eye? I don't think this what it is and I don't know how he would have gotten it if it is, but I just thought I would ask. Thanks! Donna Stout. [Posted in FML issue 3756]