To Denise Voskuil concerning her ferret eating hamster food: Denise - Aside from the extra fiber in hamster food, there really is nothing in it that will harm your ferret, and the fiber will only cause a bit of loose stools. Of course, let's not make it a practice... Bruce Williams, DVM Department of Veterinary Pathology [log in to unmask] Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (202) 782-2600/2602 Washington, D.C. 20306-6000 [Posted in FML issue 1154]