Dear Fellow Ferret Lovers, This is my first posting to the FML and I have been receiving it for only a week. I must say that I have been enjoying everyones articles and have learned a lot about my little ones ( Rufus and Lucy ), who I have owned for 1 year now. Most of the time I feel like they own me but that's besides the point! I have a tip on bathing and a couple of general questions about ferret health. While this may sound a little weird, I have a little routine that makes ferret bathing very easy. I simply bring the ferrets into the bathroom and take them into the shower with me one at a time. This may sound a little "dangerous" if you know what I mean, but I find that they seem much more comfortable being in the water with me holding them than when I used to give them baths.( Maybe they think that I'm as miserable as they are in the water and you know what they say about misery loving company?!) Anyway , a little baby shampoo is what I use and towel drying is the preferred method of getting off the excess wetness. Then I put down towels, let them out of the bathroom ,and watch the show before going back and finishing my own shower. By the time I'm done I usually have two fluffy, rambunctious buddies tearing around the apartment. This method has turned bathing into quite a pleasurable experience. Since this posting is too long already I'm gonna leave it at that. Best wishes to all those sick fuzzies out there---- get well soon. Kevin, Rufus( aka Bubba) ,and Lucy (aka Baby) [Posted in FML issue 1443]