It is hard for me to write about this, but I do so in an effort to try to figure out what happened. My 4 year old male, RumpleMintze, the love of my life, was fine this morning. Playing and showing no signs of illness. About 11am we found him under the bed. He was listless.. His nose was cold, his paws were white, as well as his gums, skins on his ears and his nose. It was like he had no circulation and there was no blood there. He walked a few steps and fell over. We called a vet that was recommend by Ferret Digest. He suggested we get him right away to an animal hospital. By the time we got there he had died. We don't know what happened. The only thing I can think of was that when I accidentaly stepped on him this morning that something ruptured. But I didn't step that hard on him and he was always getting underfoot. To say I am in shock and deeply sad is putting it mildly. I just wish I knew what happened. Has anyone else ever encountered symptoms like these. He was gone within an hour. I love you RumpleMintze and will miss you forever.. I never had a better friend. I look forward to being together with you again. On a positive note. When I arrived home this evening my daughter and her boyfriend knocked on the door about 5 minutes after I got in. In their hands were 2 baby ferrets. RumpleMintze will be a tough act to follow for these two but they will be loved just as much. If anyone has any information that can help solve this puzzle please email me at [log in to unmask] Thank you. [Posted in FML issue 3073]