>From: Donghoon Hyeon <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Cat Litter? >My point is that: the ferret litter (compressed newspaper) is too expensive >compared to the cat litter. I looked up ferret central and it says cat >litter is ok except some potential problems. I would like to get some more >information about this potential problems and, is there anyone using cat >litter and finds it ok? Although I now use and prefer recycled newspaper litter, I used regular (not clumping) cat litter for years. Our Sidney used this litter 7.5 years and was healthy as can be, though one ferret doesn't make for a good sample. I always used the plain, unscented type since the other kinds (Fresh Step, etc.) seemed to have a pretty overpowering odor and would make my eyes water if I got my face as close to it as a ferret would. Can't say I ever had a problem with the clay litter, but I also never had a ferret that liked to snorkle or dig in the litter either. If your ferrets do either of these things, clay litter may be a bad choice. I believe there is some concern that clay litter is a carcinogen, but it seems like just about everything is. For the ferrets, Mike * Michael F. Janke, [log in to unmask] * Secretary, South Florida Ferret Club & Rescue * * Visit our web site: http://www.miamiferret.org [Posted in FML issue 2403]