Hello all, I read all the suggestions you wrote for keeping ferret odor down and all were great suggestions. I was surprised though, that noone mentioned keeping the ferret's EARS clean. Some ferrets just have smellier ears than others and need more attention. Keeping the ears clean will help control alot of the odor that lingers on their coat around their head and neck. AND I have found a successful way to keep my little "Einsteins" from getting inside the mattress frame. Purchase several yards of muslin from a fabric store. It's inexpensive and comes in very wide widths. With your staple gun, staple it to the underside of your box spring frame. You should probably take your mattress off and lift the frame into a comfortable position to do this. (I'm picturing long strings of expletives coming out from under beds across the country.) Hope this helps. Dooks, Carin Riley [Posted in FML issue 2028]