I am in a state of shock at the number of responses I received regarding the "blue shoulders" of Silveretta. You are all such wonderful people and with the correct answer. Someone suggested I use a magnifying glass to look for new growth and YES, YES, YES that's exactly what it is. Such a relief after all the hearache of one ferret dying of surgery by a non-ferret vet and months of torment and guilt of not being able to do anything for Rocki and Silveretta until I finally posted the situation and got so many responses about the Lupron shots. I only hope the day will come, when I will be able to comfort someone as much as you all have comforted me. Thank you all, Rocki and Silveretta's Mom. We survived the Petsburgh Critique www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Zoo/3133 http://communities.msn.com/Ferret ICQ# 33966544 Defending those who cannot defend themselves! http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Haven/2303 [Posted in FML issue 2953]