Gary writes: >We know of some ferret owners that have been using "PROGRAM" (for small >dogs) recommended by their vet. Can anyone tell us if using one of these >new flea control products is safe fo r our ferrets (we have five now)? I had a terrible flea problem at one point and adopted a multiple strategy, all pieces of which were suggested here on the FML. I talked to my vet before starting to make sure I wouldn't hurt the fur kids. 1) I use PROGRAM for CATS on my fur balls. You SHOULD NOT use Program for dogs. Ferrets and Cats need a higher dosage of the medicine. You should note that Program doesn't kill fleas, it affects the eggs so the fleas can't reproduce. Your kids can still CATCH fleas. 2) Put a moth ball in the bag of your vacuum and vacuum regularly. 3) Use Dr. Donner's Peppermint Soap when you bathe the kids. I use regular ferret shampoo for the first lather, the soap for the second. Repels fleas outside, and makes the kids smell great. Cheers! Matthew. =========================================================== The Arts in Technology--Creative Consulting and Contracting J. Matthew Saunders [log in to unmask] http://dogstar.bevd.blacksburg.va.us/ "We have to work in the theatre of our own time, with the tools of our own time" --Robert Edmond Jones =========================================================== [Posted in FML issue 2323]