I was not trying to imply that ferrets were an exclusive pet. It was that My FEELING from reading posts that many people only had ferrets. I am sure that there are just as many people with multiple species household who love their ferrets just as much. I agree that comparing a cat or dogs potential damage compared to a ferret(a lot smaller) does give a true indication of their lack of dangerousness to rational people. However many people either unknowing or anti-ferret paint any bite as a huge and savage attack. I should state that what I am looking for is a way to explain the statistic to the UNrational/biased people(longshot I know). I think the problem is that people expect all animal interactions be it child & animal or between species to always exist peacefully with no supervision. I realize their are exceptions but I think the old stand by with any animal/child, animal/animal supervision is always necessary would prevent a lot of heartache. I am also looking for the origin of a file I have by Pam Grant called "What is your ferret eating" I have lost the book mark and would like to refer someone else to this work. Any clues?? Bethany and the many fuzzies [Posted in FML issue 1921]