Kate just worried about giving ferrets string--once I found yarn in Emmett's litter box (if I describe it as "recycled" yarn y'all will understand) and I called Ferrets NorthWest, who said that ingested yarn & string could cause intestinal blockages & I was lucky that Emmett passed this yarn through. . .Fruit 'n' crackers are great for carpet sharks to sneak--and Em also steals mail and newspapers (to read under the chair?) Welcome to "Chrissy" & glad to hear from you! Kate & the Em [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 0553]