We have found that by finding something the ferret doesn't like the smell of, and placing it on the spot in a daily basis, the critter will stop scratching. Ours completely hates the smell of rubbing alcohol. We had to try several things, though. Be careful not to pick something that he likes, he might try to lick it and get sick. Anyway, after about three days of applications, we don't have to put it on any more. He just leaves the door alone. -Joe, Michelle and Sid (vicious) [Posted in FML issue 1201]