>Foods that I have been told are okay: >* Cucumber >* Brocolli Cucumber? Brocolli? These are carnivores. In case you haven't noticed (does your ferret really eat brocolli?) fruits and veggies tend to give them the runs. >Foods that some or many people believe are unsafe: >* Milk and milk-coated foods (such as milk-coated cat food). Why? Where did you hear that? >* Real bones of any kind (this does not imply toy bones which may be >safe). Why? >* Sugar and foods with sugar on or in them. <g> A favorite in my house >* Chocolate -- a definite no-no for all pets. Chocolate is definitely toxic to dogs. It's fine occasionally for cats, and I also give it to my fuzzbutts every once in a while. How popular I am on those days! Small amounts please, because I have not yet heard a definitive opinion on chocolate toxicity. I don't think anyone knows for sure, but I haven't had any trouble (and this in spite of a couple of fantastic thefts of valentines day goodies). I asked before, but got no answer, so I'll hound you all again. What is a reasonable minimum temperature for outdoor ferrets? (By this I mean habituated to cold weather gradually, not plunked outside in midwinter). I know 85 to 90 is a good practical maximum, but what are we talking for minimums? 0 C? -10 C? -50 C? Thanks a bunch, Catherine Shaffer [Posted in FML issue 1709]