Hi Juliana. Thanks for the info about the stink. I've made sure not to buy any ferret/cat food with a fish base in it because I read about the potential poop/fert oder problem either here or on the FAQ (which was _very_ helpful). I totally agree about the fur picking up oders. To that end, I'm careful not to let them into anything stinky, which isn't a problem because the laundry is upstairs and they aren't allowed up there. (Thank god I don't have to come home to ferts that smell like my shoes, though <bg>). They do love playing with my shoes, and Penny loves herding socks (if I make the mistake of leaving one on the floor -- clean or dirty). It is _so_ cute! I posted another message about this on the list. Please take a look at it as I am trying to gather information from fellow ferret lovers. Thanks. Pete (Penny and Sandy) [Posted in FML issue 1736]