Stephanie wrote about giving a ferret meds: Have you tried the liquid Prednisone? I've found that with some ferrets, the liquid of anything is easier. I slide the syringe down into the corner of the mouth with ferret scruffed and the head tipped up, and squeeze. I then keep the head up and stroke the throat, causing an involuntary swallowing. Follow with a treat. I haven't found one yet that I couldn't get a least most of the dose into that way. You might also want to talk to your vet about using an injectable of some sort. I have two old farts at home that are medicated 3 times a day. Normie has heart disease and Gizmo has some kidney and sugar problems. I find the easiest way to give all meds (pill and liquid form) to them is to put it in duck soup. They love that stuff and don't even know that they are getting meds. Gizmo is on prednisone (liquid)and when I use to give it to him directly (not in their recipe)he would have a fit. He would shake the liquid right out of his mouth. So, I had to figure out an easier way to do it that was less stressful on us both. It's easy really. All you do is soak their food in water(mine eat Totally Ferret for Older Ferrets)until it's soft, place it in the blender with some strawberry Ensure, and other goodies if you want. Gizmo gets turkey baby food and some brewers yeast in his and Normie just gets TF, a little strawberry Ensure, and lots of water. Put the recipe in ice cube trays after it's blended real well, put in freezer, and take them out when you need them. My guys go crazy over the stuff and think that I am giving them treats 3 times a day. Actually, Gizmo knows when he gets the recipe each day, and if I am a little late giving it to him he finds me and begs me for it. Cute little guy! Hope this helps. Melanie S. Hawkins and the gang (Giz, Normie, and Moser) [Posted in FML issue 3210]