I was going to send a reply to Cindy concerning Ivermectin dosage/use in her ferrets, but I see that Susan Brown is on the line. I believe she is the authority here! I have not yet decided whether or not to dose my own animals year-round (I live in Texas). To Rochelle and her licking ferrets. I think you are noticing the licking because, being ill, you are holding still! They also seem to be interested in all the neat noises we make when sick. However, I have one 2 year old male that from 12 weeks old would lick my face for hours if given the chance! My other male has a particular preference for licking forearms and my female, sniffing ears (which I understand is REALLY common)!!! I have read several accounts of ferrets and dogs and cats living harmoniously but I have acquired the one breed that is not apt to get along-- a Scottish terrier. I have had him since he was 10 weeks old; his parents were excellent ratters. When he was small I didn't worry since he was 3 pounds. He is now almost 5 months old and I decided to only worry about him keeping a healthy RESPECT for the ferrets. My female is no match for him at only slightly over a pound! Amy [Posted in FML issue 0732]