> From: Pyrophage <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: Re: Ferret List Issue 520 > > 1) How do we keep ferrets reasonably cheerful during summer? I'm away from > home and my fiance's brother is taking care of the fuzzies for us. He reports > that they do not romp as often and that their food intake has halved. We do > not have air conditioning, though we do use a fan and keep the venetian > blinds shut. Any suggestions for ways to keep them cooler? Take a large shallow dish, pan or tupperware(sp). Place a few trays of ice in it, add water and let your ferret do the rest. My ferrets love to try and take out the ice cubes one at a time. "" DO NOT LEAVE YOUR FERRET LOCKED IN A CAGE WHEN YOU DO THIS GIVE HIM/HER THE OPTION OF PLAYING IN IT. IF YOUR FERRET IS FORCED TO STAY TO CLOSE THE ICE AND WATER YOU MAY INJURE OR FREEZE YOUR FERRET TO DEATH. PLEASE USE COMMON SENSE WHILE TRYING TO COOL DOWN ANY PET." > 2) What's the word on flea powder? How often should it be used? Only use products safe for kittens. Other flea killers are to strong and may injure your ferret. I like to use Dawn dishwashing soap. It's kills fleas and is non toxic. Amy from Central Florida Ferret Friends told me that one. Thanks Amy it realy works. > 3) I know someone said this before, but what was the preference of pine vs > cedar chips? NO WOOD CHIPS AT ALL. Use old towels or clothing for bedding. I've got a question. Does anyone know what happens to ferrets that don't sell and the pet store returns them to the whole saler? I just bought a ferret last night that was on his way back to whole sale broker. I plan on donate him to our club and rescue once he stops biting. I also think he may have an eye infection. Could my other ferrets catch it if he does. They already have taken turns dragging him across the floor as if he were a new toy that belongs over in this corner. Brad Laraway, Brevard Ferret Lovers Club and Rescue. [Posted in FML issue 0522]