Hi Ferret Lovers We had a neighbor child who had head lice. The mother sought a natural remedy and found that Tea Tree Oil could be used to kill Lice and if used on a regular basis could help prevent their return. My Mom has a small dog who had fleas. Mom is really into natural remedies, so she looked up Tea Tree Oil in her natural remedy book. It is apparently good for a number of things, including lice, it's a good antiseptic, anti-fungal and is used for many other ailments. Mom used it on "Spice" for her fleas and Mom said she's never seen fleas die so fast. Tea Tree Oil can be obtained in your local health food store or pharmacy. You add a few drops to your shampoo and bathe the animal. I use it on a daily basis for eczema that focuses itself in my scalp. When I use it, I Mix about 10ml in a whole bottle of my favorite shampoo. Keeps the itch and dry scalp under control. I've never been infested with fleas so I've never had to use it on the ferrets, but I would if I had a problem. I can't help but wonder about the fossilized treasures that I find hidden in the back, dark corners of my "undie" drawer. How many people do you know that can boast a find like, donuts, date squares. potatoes, squeak toys, to mention only a few. Getting dressed in the morning, has become an adventure, "digging for buried treasure" Would it be difficult to convince you, or anyone else for that matter, that I have ferrets in my house ??<g> Sally St. Germain and her 9 "Little Saints." ?? [Posted in FML issue 2504]