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Title: Humidifiers for Ferrets
Date: October 16, 2001
By: Mary R. Shefferman

The other night it got so cold here that we had to turn on the heat. The next morning Eric and I woke up with sore, dry throats and dry skin. We forget how uncomfortable dry air can be, after a hazy, hot and humid summer. After a second night of cold temperatures and having to put up the heat, we realized it was time to set up the humidifiers in our bedroom and in the living room, where the ferrets are. Even though the ferrets don't seem to be acting any differently, I'm sure the dry air makes them uncomfortable, too. So remember that if you have put on the heat, you'll want to also set up humidifiers in your home -- for your comfort and the comfort of your ferrets. To get the best health results, make sure you follow the humidifier manufacturer's directions for operating and cleaning your humidifier. And, of course, keep your humidifier out of reach of your ferrets.