One point that may be a factor in the nail clipping debate is the instrument used to clip the nails. There are cute plastic ferret grooming sets sold with the scissors type clipper as well as little similar ones for cats. But I find those awkward and perhaps dangerous especially to the back paws, where the pad juts out more that on the front paws. All it takes is a good standard nail clipper, Revlon is my favorite. They are good and sharp, easy to hold. I use the larger size but either is good. Sit down in good light, put on your glasses, apply Ferretone and clip away. I always carry a clipper with me when picking up ferrets. Carol J. Owens Ferret Friends, Inc. Tucson AZ [Posted in FML 5840]