Hello again. I have a few questions, but, rather than flood this forum with answers (since they are opinion answers) or email me privately where others cannot see, please use the Ferret Forums to respond at http://www.spiritwood.com/ferrets/ I only want the best for my rats, so I turn to you for advice. (By the way, My family, myself included, call them "rats" constantly. I say "I have to go feed the rats", etc. We do this as a joke, knowing full well that they are not rats, but that many outside people think of them as rats. So we do it almost mockingly.) My first question is Ferret Food. 1. Right now I use Marshall Ferret Food. Both of them eat well, go to the bathroom well, and seem to be in tip top shape. They are 4 months old now, and weigh over 2 pounds each. They are almost full length, but nice and lean like active ferrets should be. I have heard that Totally Ferret was better from a few people, and that its also cheaper. Is there any hard evidence that its better? If so, of course I am interested. Please answer at the ferret forums, so we dont flood this chat with multiple answers. Thanks! 2. Ferret Litter. I despise clay litters. As soon as the ferrets urinate, the clay litters smell awful. Right now I am using a fine ground cedar liter called Katgo. It is great for odor control, the best IMO so far, and excellent for clumping and keeping the bottom of the pan dry, it has high absorption. I have heard that cedar oils can cause problems. If so, what kind of problems, and is this true? I was told by a kind user to try Feline Pine Litter, because it was cedar oil free. Any feedback on this as well? 3. Laxatone is what I would like to get for my ferrets, since it is a ferret-made hairball remover. Where can I get this? 4. Ferret Supplies. I live in Trumbull Connecticut, and there is a severe shortage of ferret supplies in the 20 or so stores I have checked. The only ferret food I have ever seen is Marshalls, and have never seen ferret litter or laxatone. Does anyone know where I can get any of this stuff at low prices? Internet shopping is fine for me as well. Please answer all these questions at the Ferret Forums, and keep this already too long mailer down to just articles of importance :) http://www.spiritwood.com/ferrets/ Thank you all in advance. Henry Lee Bilbo (I sleep with my mouth open) Frodo (I hang like upside-down from my hammock when I sleep) [Moderator's note: People wishing to share their responses may certainly feel free to do so by posting them here as well. Responding directly will deprive others of your expertise. BIG] [Posted in FML issue 2384]