This has been discussed before but ferrets are a normal mammal and will pass gas just like you and I. In fact, humans will pass gas 6 to 12 times a day normally and so will fuzzbutts. I remember Byte-me going to the corner in the dead of night and letting go a wind storm which surprised me that she could have such a massive blast. We all know dogs will clean out a house and cats also can make eyes water. It seems ferts just make lots of noise. Yes it is normal and a necessary part of the life of a tube dog, just like humans to pass wind. Gordon, Pete and RePete (and Diz who is visiting again) [Posted in FML issue 5048]