Hello again folks! I have a few questions that must be answered for me to come the full potential of ferret-ownership. First off... How do I 'properly' discipline my ferret? I've heard of scruffing but could someone please define Scruffing? I've read some books but no two books tell me the same way to discipline Faerie. I really don't want to strike her, but can I avoid it at all? I was also wondering what is the cause or cure for that coughing noise that ferrets make sometimes? Is it a sneeze? or a cough? or something else? Am I the only one to have a fert do this? Is there someway I can test to see if my baby is deaf? I don't know if she is deaf or just ignoring me. Oh well hopefully all you far more experienced folk can help me out, and thanks in advance. CIAO! Jander Sunstar <[log in to unmask]> [Posted in FML issue 1626]