I'm always amazed by the trouble ferrets can get themselves into... I have 2 doors with about 1-1/4" space under them, meant for w/w carpeting. Since I don't have rugs, they are perfect for *very small* ferrets to squeeze under--ie, Cinderella (Ralph is way too big to even try). However, much to my surprise, the new guy Harry managed to squash himself under one of the doors when he first came. I think he is still growing though, and I guess he has put on a couple of ounces since then. This morning when I woke up, Harry had his head *stuck* under the closet door (which, by the way, was open). When I tried to slide him back and free his head, he started to struggle and panic, trying to free himself. I didn't know how long he had been that way, and I was afraid he might choke to death! Thank goodness for mineral oil--I got some and spread it on his neck, which allowed me to slide him back out. (Then after trauma #1, I had to give him a bath so he didn't O.D. on mineral oil.) Whew! Who would have thought a ferret could get their head stuck under a door???? He seems ok, though a bit tired from his adventure. Now I need to ferret-proof the doors--what next!? --Ronnie (minus a couple of months from my lifespan) - Ralph "boy, that new guy is kinda dumb, huh?" - Cinderella "I can fit under the doors 'cause I'm a princess and quite dainty" - Harry "huh? what happened? I fit under the door last time I tried" [Posted in FML issue 1351]