Lin, I put some warm water over dry kibble. They approach it like it is soup, but get the water off first. It helps. I also serve both in a bowl as he does not like the water bottle. Some people have swallowing problems, also known as dysphagia. Speech pathologists add a thickener to fluids to help make it easier for them to swallow. I do not know what would be appropriate to add to the water of a ferret since fiber is out, but you may be able to put some ground up kibble in it just to help thicken it up. Pour enough water over the top that it sits on it before absorbing. And, after the water is gone, they usually eat the wet kibble as well. I keep a water bottle beside it to keep wetting it down. -- Renee Downs It's amazing how much can be accomplished if nobody cares who gets the credit! "The most effective way to do it, is to do it." Amelia Earhart Ferret Emergency Response, Rescue & Evacuation Team (F.E.R.R.E.T.) http://www.ferretemergency.org [log in to unmask] International Ferret Congress http://www.ferretcongress.org American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org [Posted in FML 5927]