Joseph, and any other new ferret folks. Scooting of the hind quarters in my research is a trait passed on since??? Ferrets are marking their territory. It is mentioned in several books-- at this moment they escape me. You could have saved the $$$ on the shots, but I understand your concern.. it is good to be observant and concerned. I do not know if anyone on the list has been able to alter the ferret scooting pattern... we have far too many ferrets here to think about and from time to time I see them scoot on this floor or that-- How about it FML readers andy suggestions ?? Alicia [Posted in FML issue 1999]