Greetings Boys, Girls and Humans,
 
 To: Paul & Shellie - I am very sorry to hear about your 2 lost
     fuzzies.  I would be devastated and probably would have went
     for the gun also..good thing you didn't though! Best of Luck
     recovering!
 
 To: Rich Chandler - Find somewhere else to live or try to keep 'em
     clandestine.  I was able to keep mine in the dorm when we
     were supposed not have pets.  In fact the RA would stop by on a
     regular basis, and never once smelled, heard, or saw him.  Of
     course he wasn't out searching my pad either.  I also had
     an apartment for 8 months and got away with that also.   You do
     have to smuggle in supplies and keep the ferret hidden when
     untrusting visitors stop in.  Good Luck
 
 To: Pamela Greene - Sending in pieces to the FML is a good idea, but
     I will also request a copy sent intact.  Thanxs!!
 
 To: Dr. Williams - You responded a week or better ago to my post
     regarding whether my ferret had an adrenal tumor. You suggested
     that my ferrets falling over was probably due to low blood
     sugar caused by Pancreatic tumors.  I have been to the vet several
     times since then and the following are the results.  His glucose level
     was 42 when I 1st brought him in.  At the same time the vet did an
     insulin to glucose ration test which came back normal.  My question
     is, for ferrets, is this a valid test? To what level can the results be
     takem?  We also did a specific test to determine the liver because the
     xray showed in being very small.  This is due to the fact that the Spleen
     is enlarged and is pushing the stomach into it.  The liver test
     came back as OK. Anyway, the vet recommends an exploratory.  The
     ferret is currently on Prednisolone and is also a Karo syrup junkie.
     The eztimate for the surgery is ~ $300.  The Doc. that would be operating
     has some experience with ferrts and has operated on 5 this year.  That
     is all I really know about him.  You comments and observations would be
     appreciated.  Thanxs!!
 
Well, this is long enough! Until next time ...Hug your fuzzies .....
 
Art the Human ; Guy the Ferret.
 
[Posted in FML issue 0673]