>From: [log in to unmask] >Hairball Laxitive: How often << if need be >> do I use this stuff and how >much?? I give each ferret a 1-inche ribbon of laxative 3 days a week. This is more or less based on Deborah Jeans' book - which is the best ferret book I've found. >Ear Cleaning: same question, how often and such?? I clean their ears when they get a bath - approximately once a month. >Nail Clipping: How long should they get before I need to clip them?? Check them weekly. I usualloy have to clip them every 2 - 4 weeks. >Where is the best place to find Bitter Apple. Have asked around but >haven't been able to find it yet. Most pet supply stores should have it. Check the Dog section. >We only have the one right now and I KNOW that it will be only time before >ferret math kicks in so how long should we wait before introducing a new >brother/sister to our first baby?? Because they are so social (and so much fun in groups of 2 or more), I'd say the sooner the better! >How often do we wash bedding and the fuzzbutts themselves, I have seen so >many different opinins on this one so I have to ask anyways!!! Is baby >shampoo alright to use or do I need to get a ferret only shampoo?? Don't bathe the ferrets any more than once a month or their odor will be increased and they may get dry skin. Change the bedding once or twice a week. I would imagine baby shampoo is OK, but don't know for sure. Kim and The Dynamic Duo [Posted in FML issue 2401]