I recently dealt with a man who was devastated that he would have to give up his ferret because he was getting rashes. I took the ferret home in HIS carrier, and only then smelled the towel in it which smelled of cedar. Called him, and he didn't use cedar. But he did let his ferret play with a neighbor's group of six who have a SuperPet cage with the bottom tray filled with cedar shavings. Two no-no's! I had him look up cedar toxicity, a link from the TRIFL page. Soon the cedar was gone, his ferret and everything washed in scent-free detergent and he is able to keep his little friends. Now to get the other guy to take care of the ear mites. He's ascummy type. I've also had some who are allergic to scented cat litter that is unfortunately used by some, or laundry products that are scented./ Look for the white bottles or green labels. Even Tide has put out a scent and dye free product now. Don't get me started on air fresheners. I use wood pellets. They take care of the odors in the ferrets pans. Carol J.Owens Ferret Friends, Inc. Tucson AZ [Posted in FML 5839]