>Ferrets have sharp teeth and occasionally bite when startled, excited, >or handled improperly. Because small children have been seriously >injured by ferret bites, The HSUS recommends that children, >particularly infants, never be left unsupervised with ferrets (or with >any other companion animal). I don't think this statement is unfair. I believe they are just airing in the side of caution here, because they do add 'or any other companion animal'. I of course have never had a problem with any of my ferrets hurting my 4 year old, but that doesnt mean there aren't fuzzies out there who might do so, just like any dog or cat. [Posted in FML issue 4505]