I don't get the opportunity to read the FML on the weekends since I only have internet access in my office, but when I came back on Monday, I was overwhelmed by the response I received from my recent posting asking for advice on how to keep ferrets cool in the summer. Thanks to all who offered their helpful advice. Of course I would love to have an air conditioner in the ferret-room (formerly known as the living room), but because of where I live -- a small apartment in my landlord's house -- that is not an option. Putting them in the basement while we're at work is also a good idea, but because of the above-mentioned reason is also not an option. What I have done is soak a towel every morning before work and leave it over the ferrets cage every day. After work when it's cooler is when they come out to play, and then I remove the towel and let them out of their cage. I also have a rotation of a few plastic soda bottles that are filled with water, frozen, and tied in socks. They sleep with these in their cage. I also have been filling their water bottle with 80 percent water, 20 percent Pedialyte to prevent dehydration. Now I have another question: How do others give their pets Ferretone? What I do is mix it with a little olive oil and pour this in a baby bottle. Then I put the bottle in the fridge, since the ferrets seem to enjoy cold beverages. It is very cute to watch them drink from the bottle! Donna, Evan, Jethro, and EllieMae [Posted in FML issue 2350]