It seems that lots of people are asking for advice about scales lately. I got one last year as a Valentines Day gift (I know...so romantic, eh?). It is a Pelouze model, digital, weighs pounds and ounces as well as Grams, up to ten pounds. I use a Rubbermaid type of plastic container to set on top of it, set the sacle at "Zero" with the container on it, and then put in the ferret. Usually a tube of Nutrical or similar treat to lick while weighing will hold them still to get a very accurate weight. The scale was purchased at one of the National Office Supply Chains (Staples/Office Depot type of place) for about $60. Hope this helps! -Anne PS- My vet uses the same scale :-) [Posted in FML issue 2541]