I wrote to the FML a few months ago asking for a list of "acceptable" ferret treats. Rocky (that's Mr. Rocky to you) has been eating Purina kitten chow, with a little Ferretone, for the last 3 years. He has NEVER been sick. Never. Recently I offered him raisins - "no thank you"; I offered him cheerios - "More, More"; I recently gave him some trail mix = variety of nuts, raisins ===> Diarrhea! My point being - every day someone is writing in to the FML about their ferret's loose poop. Not to preach but, (no flames please) if the carpet shark is eating a normal healthy diet (towels do not fall in this category) and is healthy, why risk making them ill by feeding them anything else? I would like to serve Rocky everything he desires but.....a healthy ferre t is more important. Firm stools forever, FFZ never. [Posted in FML issue 1158]