Rachell Blessing wondered about hairballs. >- Do ferrets shed twice a year "spring and fall" Yes. >- Do you just start giving them medicine when you notice the shedding? Some give laxatives all year round, some only at the shedding period. I give small amounts every other week as a treat. At shedding season I give several times every week. >- How long do you give them the meds? As long as you get hairy every time you pick them up. :) I.e. as long as they shed. That varies from a couple of weeks up to a month. >- What kinds of meds work best? I use regular kittymalt. There are several similar products and I doubt there are any major differences between them. I've heard that olive oil also has a laxative effect. Millan Ozzy (Mom, look, a hair fell off, give me some of that malty thing!) Obelix (It's so gooey and hard to eat, I don't know if I like it - but give me more!) Phoebe (Ok, I'm NOT going in the litterbox unless I get malty treats! Just watch me!) [Posted in FML issue 2740]