Ron wrote: >I have a 5 year old who is developing "lumps" on his neck on both sides >near his font legs. He seems to be fine other than that. I am concerned >though that he has gained ALOT of weight since he ws vaccinated. Any body >have advice? The lumps are where i think he got his shots. Hi Ron, Slinky's lumps could be from his shots, if his shots were very recent. However, it would be best to bring him to your vet for a check-up, because those lumps could also be enlarged lymph nodes. Enlarged lymph nodes can be a sign of lymphosarcoma, and you would want to discuss treatment options with your vet. You can read up on lymphosarcoma at http://www.ferretcentral.org, in the Medical FAQ section. His apparent weight gain could also be due to an enlarged spleen, which can be indicative of a number of things-- again, this is something for the vet to figure out. Good luck with Slinky! Regina Regina Harrison [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Lofts/1083 http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Labyrinth/8096 This city is an ogre squatting by the river It gives life but it takes it away, my youth There comes a time when you just cannot deliver This is a fact. This is a stone cold truth. [Posted in FML issue 3116]