Nancy, If anyone from Pet Pals reads this, what do you use at the shelter? (Graham is a sable male ~2-3 years old that was found on Graham road. Adopted at the LOS show.) Hi - I log on as STAR* Ferrets....... this is Pam of Pet Pals My suggestion is to start with a litter change - I have heard of ferrets having a problem with scented litters and clumping litters (allregic reaction, drying skin, etc.). We use Scamp litter here, and feed Totally Ferret, Iams, etc (your diet sounds fine). also, I do not use dryer sheets with my ferret laundry, though I change detergents all the time. Give this a shot. You might also want to bathe him in Peppermint Castile Soap/shampoo from the health food store. Have you used a cream rinse on him after bathing? How often are you bathing him???? Many times ferret have skin irritations during the winter because of dry heat. this may cause his skin to itch and he relieves himself by chewing off the fur. give the above suggestions a try and let me know what happens. [Posted in FML issue 1459]