There's an excellent article by Dr. Erika Matulich about all the hazards of Christmas for ferrets. I searched for it when I noticed that Spooky was drinking the water that the tree was sitting in. My bf kept saying it wasn't bad for them but I was wary, so I researched it. Please check it out at: www.cypresskeep.com/Ferretfiles/Holidayproof-FM.htm Happy Holidays to all! Shron, Spooky & Xena In Loving Memory of Christmases with Rocky, Minky & Klondike [Posted in FML 7651]