You said >Stella was directly behind me licking my feet (does any other ferret >owners have this problem) Ummm, no - not quite. If my little Mikette wants to get my attention while I work at the table or wash dishes (she can't stand not helping) she will dig madly at my calf. This is both painful and aggravating, but if I am able to ignore her continue in my work she will (ouch!) give me a bite to remind me that she's waiting! Ya, that licking of Stella's sounds like a real problem from here! LOL dooks! Risa [Posted in FML issue 3945]