To Joanie Williams: I knew I could flush out a mastiff owner on this list. Thanks so much for the info. That is the relationship I had imagined/hoped a mastiff might be able to have with the fuzzdorks. To all others who answered this question, either privately or publicly--thanks! It seems my best bet is to get a puppy and let the ferrets raise him. <g> I'm sorry I can't respond to private emails. I am swamped with mail, and closing on a new house this afternoon, so I really don't have time! (My husband and I were chatting last night when we realized that even though neither of us had *suggested* using the second bedroom of this two-bedroom house as a ferret room, that's what we both assumed. Once we realized this was subliminal conditioning by the FLO, we were able to reassign bedroom number two as an OFFICE, not a ferret room. The fuzzbutts are going to have an extended stay in the bathroom while I put them through litter box bootcamp. We are not going to make the same mistakes again!) To Bryan Hall: Don't feel bad, and keep up the good work. If you are frightened of being bitten again, please don't hesitate to get help or try to find a different home for the fuzzie. If you're willing to give it another try--go for it! You didn't do anything wrong. I remember when Mithie latched onto my nose. Boy was I angry! I "bowled" her right down the hall. Fortunately, Mithie is made of rubber, and no harm came to her either. Now, I'm more careful of her, I know her habits, and we love her to death. Please plan on spending a year or more in completely reforming your biter. If it takes less, you'll be pleasantly surprised. If he has a relapse in eight months, you'll be ready. Raisin overdose: No sweat. There's nothing poisonous in the raisins. It's just a very powerful laxative. My Sebastian once ate like fifty of them in a sitting. I never saw a more hilarious sight than him chowing down on that raisin bag like there was no tomorrow. haha! -Catherine Shaffer [Posted in FML issue 1736]