Hi all! First of all, let me say a long-overdue Thanks to everyone who responded awhile back with info. about the orange crusties. Both my girls got baths (as recommended), and that seems to have taken care of it. They are, of course, very upset that more frequent bathing will now take place (I used to bathe them only every month and a half or so--now bath time may take place every couple of weeks--my boyfriend's delicate nose will appreciate this too!) Next, let me describe how we have ferret-proofed our couch (although this may not work for everyone). Our fuzzies were just tearing through the bottom material (not going in under the cushions and into the couch). The solution we had was to remove the original bottom material and replace it with a tough, thick, piece of vinyl-type material we bought at a fabric store for about $15.00. We just folded the extra material under itself and used upholstery tacks and a hammer to fix it to the wooden frame on the bottom of the couch. I wonder if it would be possible to stich tough material over that space under the cushions where they can get into the couch? Best wishes to all, -Pam ...a ferret in the hand is worth two [log in to unmask] in the socks drawer... [Posted in FML issue 0967]