My vet said that Advantage for cats is the only safe flea control to use on ferrets and to use a smaller amount than the directions say on the package. I believe it was half, but I don't remember exactly. I would check with a ferret knowledgeable vet before putting anything like that on ferrets. Some vets will just say something like, "Ah, yeah! That doesn't sound like it would hurt anything," even if they did not know what they are talking about, so be careful. It makes a difference. I don't know why it matters, but I trust my vet. She seems to know what she's talking about and she obviously cares about ferrets. I did not get the impression that the person who wrote about teenagers and ferrets was saying that teens would not be loving pet owners. I think the writer was saying to have a plan when you choose to get a pet (such as parents willing to "baby-sit") so that you are not stuck with a difficult decision when it is time to go to college. My heart goes out to the young woman who discovered that her dorm will not accept any pets. I encourage her, and anyone else in that position, not to give up. You will find someone to love your babies while you are away. Please, PLEASE do not give up the opportunity to go to college because of this obstacle! I chose not to go to school when I had the chance, for reasons I thought were very real and honorable. Although in many ways my life has been wonderful, it has been much more difficult than it needed to be. Poverty is no fun, and I've had enough tastes of it to know. I finally put myself through school, but I have student loan payments that will last well into my retirement, I still live from pay check to pay check, and I have no idea how I will send my own teenage son to college. Please don't put yourself through this. It is not worth it. Just don't give up! Hopefully, your parents can care for your babies. If not, somewhere near you is someone who would love to have an extra fur ball or two for however long it takes until you can care for them again! Best wishes!!! Jodie [Posted in FML issue 2673]