Hi all, I've been reading a lot of posts about allergies to ferrets lately. I have some advise, from personal experience, for people with allergies. I take a daily dose of Alegra and use an ointment made for Rosecea for out breaks. ( I was initially diagnosed with Rosecea) I also make sure I wash thoroughly every single time I play with my ferrets. I even take a bottle of hand sanitizer with me in my purse so if I visit the local shelter or pet store I can clean up right away. Understand please, I am severely allergic. My ferret Little Bit (at the bridge) made me break out with in minutes of touching her. Maybe because she was adrenal? (this is kinda gross so don't read if you have a weak stomach) My face gets these huge weeping crusty sores that itch like the devil, then my eyes swell shut when I don't use my meds. But allergies can be controlled, so don't give up your fuzzies without at least trying. Although IMO if there is a respiratory element you might not want to try. I now have 3 ferret, and although my hubby thinks I'm nuts, I would have tons more and the allergy be darned. It's up to each person to decide what they are willing to put up with. This is just offered as a suggestion that there are alternatives to finding new homes if you have an allergy. Shelley [Posted in FML issue 4269]