A question from Charles M Voelkel <[log in to unmask]>: > The problem is that the last couple of times that we've given her a > bath she gets really agitated afterwards. She jumps around, rubs > herself on the ground, and licks her hindquaters. That sounds entirely normal to me. From the FAQ, version 1.1.1: - - - - - - - - - - 5.6> What games do ferrets like to play? [...] Immediately after a bath, many ferrets pretty much go nuts, thrashing from side to side and rolling against everything in sight. Mainly they're trying to dry themselves, with a good bit of general excitement from the bath and drying process (see question 4.6) too. 5.7> What else should I probably not worry about? [...] Sniffing/wiping/licking the rear: This is a normal thing to do, especially after a bath. It helps spread the ferret's scent around. - - - - - - - - - - Both of ours go wild right after a bath. It's great fun to watch. :) I don't know why she wouldn't have been doing it before now, though. - Pam in Rochester, NY friend to Pixxel and Rusty the torpedoferrets Ferret FAQ - rtfm.mit.edu:/pub/usenet/news.answers/pet-ferret-faq/general [Posted in FML issue 0816]