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professionals that you <U>never</U> use pine chips for your ferrets bedding because, this could lead to respiratory (breathing) problems!  We have been using rag rugs, old towels or any old blankets that we had hanging around.</span></p></td> <TD width=15 valign="top"><!--DWLayoutEmptyCell-->&nbsp;</td> <TD width=179 valign="top"><STRONG>Bathing Your Ferret</STRONG><BR /> <span class="l3nav-on">I have recently been told that you should avoid bathing you ferret frequently. This may result in drying of the skin and excessive scratching!  It is a misconception that you must bath your ferret on a monthly basis. </span></td> <TD width=13 valign="top"><!--DWLayoutEmptyCell-->&nbsp;</td> <TD width=208 valign="top"><STRONG>Chocolates or Milk</STRONG><BR /> <span class="l3nav">I have read and heard from many professionals who say you should avoid feeding you ferrets chocolate, milk or snacks with sugar for a ferret can <U>not</U> digest or breakdown these foods. 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