>The first couple of days after we brought her home, she was so sweet >Then she decided to start biting. I mean she has drawn blood.... >dny suggestions?? Jeannie, I have worked with several biting ferrets over the years and have several different tactics I have used that have been sucessful. But first, have you taken her into see the vet? The reason I ask is that you say she was sweet and then began to bite. There may be a medical reason for her biting. She could have the onset of ear mites, an ulcer, a tooth ache, and several other things can cause a ferret to start biting that are severe. If she is medically okay, then my suggestion is to try wrapping her in a towel (not too tightly) and hold her for a while. While holding her try reaching under the towel and petting her back or stomach. This helps them understand you will not hurt them and that you care about them. I have found this technique to be the most sucessful. Being a shelter of 14 years, I have tried to tap their noses, and have gotten quick a few bites because of that. Sometimes tapping their noses can make them even more upset as well. I have also used bitter apple which works as a deterent for several ferrets but please be aware that some are not affected by it and may even like it. Also has she gotten all three of her distemper shots. Most pet store ferrets are only given one or two. I have heard of a shelter on the west coast with a similar situation with a pet store rescue and the biting was attributed to the ferret not being vaccinated properly against distemper and the ferret bite and drew blood. Though that is an extreme hypothesis, nothing can be ruled out until she is examined by a vet. Please advise if your vet has examined her. Also most pet stores are famous for not giving proper direction with feeding a ferret. How often are you feeding Vegas and what food are you feeding her? A young ferret such as her may be having a hard time with hard food or it maybe that the food she is getting isn't enough. Ferrets should have a constant supply of food. The best way to check to see if the food is adequate is to look at the ingredients and make sure the first ingredients are either turkey, chicken or lamb (for ferret allegric to chicken). The first ingredients should not be by-product. Also make sure the food is rice based in place of corn based. Too much corn could cause medical problems. Also your food should have at least 20% fat if not more; ferrets need the fat to sustain their body weight. Though I am not sure of your area and there are foods out there that are very good for them, some foods maybe not be available in your area. What area are you located in, perhaps I can direct you to a healthy food for your ferret. If you should have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at [log in to unmask] or if you would rather, you can always ask a question on this post. Sincerely, Dawn Smith, Vice President Legion of Superferrets National President of East Coast Division Show/Events Coordinator President of Ethics Committee [Posted in FML issue 4517]