We are suddenly having a problem with fleas. I gave the ferrets a flea bath, and that alleviated the problem for a day or two, but I don't want to repeat the bath so soon. I've tried to flea comb them, but they absolutely HATE it. I don't want to bomb the house if I can avoid doing so. What I was wondering is, would it be safe to put cedar chips in the bottom of the cage to repel the nasty little beasties, as long as it doesn't touch the ferrets? Their cage has a tray in the bottom where the chips could be placed, beneath the wire floor, so they shouldn't come into direct contact with it. Thanks for any advice on this. Cheri and the itchy weasels, Chadley and Dana [Posted in FML issue 2500]