Kelleen, Well, I am probably going to get it now, but I don't care. I give Jimi a bath once a week, no exceptions. I don't know if he stinks more than most, but after a week I can't stand to go into my room. I change his bedding (old t-shirts) every day or two and clean his litter everyday. I have bad allergies, and bathing him helps A LOT. His coat is VERY healthy. Much better than my friend's ferret and even the vet is impressed. I give him ferretone on treats about 5 times a week--I think that keeps his fur good. Jimi doesn't mind the baths either. I do another big no-no too, that was deemed horrible a month or so ago, but no problems with Jimi ever--I sprinkle just a little bit or vanilla carpet fresh on his bedding after the big weekly clean-up. Everyone, please don't jump all over me. The vet says Jimi is the healthiest she's seen and Jimi and I both are quite happy with our arrangements. Niki [Posted in FML issue 1347]