Hi, everyone,
 
I'm hoping I can get some opinions about my ferret because I'm still
fairly new to these guys.  Bennett is a sable neutered MF boy, less than
1-1/2 y.  Over the past month or two, he has started gaining a lot of
weight.  It seems like he's getting bigger every day.  He's probably not
even 3 lbs.  and certainly not dragging his belly or anything, but just
seems very, very big.
 
He is one of my six ferrets, all of which are offered the same free choice
food (primarily Ferret Store brand) and have the same opportunity for
exercise (10-14 hours a day), but none of the other five seem to have
gained any weight.
 
Ben's a picture of health in every other respect.  He's active, playful,
eats, drinks, and poops just fine, his coat is long and soft and he is
current on vaccinations.
 
Could this be a seasonal weight gain that I shouldn't worry about?  Does
it sound like a diet is in order?  Or should I have him checked to see if
this is a side effect of a more serious condition?
 
Thanks for any suggestions,
 
Kara
(under the supervision of Bennett, Bianca, Merlin, Anakin, Amidala, and
O'Meara)
[Posted in FML issue 3603]