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Ferret rips carpet

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Question
I have had my ferret for over a year now and about 5 months ago he started scatrching the carpet by the bathroom door.  Any advise on how to get him to stop.  Besides that he is well trained and smart (except for carpet scratching). Already tried sour sprays but he licks them up like candy.  Please HELP!  

Answer
Something I've used on all of mine and even my dogs, is Dawn dishwashing liquid.  It won't hurt whatever you put it on and washes right off.  I would smear some on the area he is doing this to.  You can clean it up later.  Give him access to water because he will want it after he touches this stuff.  It is non toxic to him.  So you won't have to worry about it hurting him.  Hope this helps.
Crystal