Greetings FML Readers, I need some input and additional information about a product. Totally Ferret has a recent new product advertised in the November/December 2003 issue of "Ferrets' magazine. The product is called Totally Ferret Liquid Filled Ferret Oil Swabs. As I have a older female ferret who will only consume duck soup these days, the plaque build up is overwhelming. After having her teeth scaled and polished, within three to four months there is enough plaque build up again as though she never had them cleaned. My concern is she is over five years old and I shudder to think how her little body would react to anesthesia having he teeth cleaned twice per year at this age. The impression I get from this product is that will would help retard the build up of plaque and destroy bacteria in the mouth thereby reducing the chance of gum disease or gingivitis. I called Totally Ferret and asked what ingredients were in the swabs. I was told Neem oil, parsley seed oil, ascorbic acid and chlorophyll. There are 24 swabs per package and suggested retail price is $8.99 - $9.99. Neem oil is from the Neem tree native to Pakistan and India. I was informed this oil has the following: antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. I did some research of Neem Oil on the internet. I called a couple of companies that sell Neem oil and Neem extract. They stated they wouldn't recommend using straight Neem oil on ferret's teeth and gums. Does anyone have additional information or thoughts they wish to share in this forum regarding this product or using Neem tree products? BTW, my little girl refuses to have her teeth brushed so that it out of the question as she is one tough dame! [Posted in FML issue 4287]