Well I dont know if anyone remembers--but I recently lost both Max and Baby. Now Sara--my first rescue ferret has developed a sore that looks suspiciously like a lump--it has scabbed over though and it doesnt look like the tumors Max had. I am taking them to the vet next month for their annual rabies shots--I think I will miss the distemper ones this year, as they are all getting old and I am so afraid of the reactions to the distemper shots. I dont know quite what to do about Sara--she is getting up there and my vet as knowledgeable and kind as he is, does not do much ferret surgery. I hate to travel to Kansas City to a vet as my darling DH has not been well and I cant drive in KC--frightens me. Could this lump just be an infected hair or something. I guess I will have my vet make a diagnosis and then go from there. I dont want her to suffer like poor Max did. I would rather have to go to sleep and go on like Baby did. I want to be a good ferret mommy. Please no flames or sarcastic remarks. I just cant bear them. If you dont have positive things to say please dont say them. I have seen how many people here tend to climb all over people who ask questions. Just reply personally to my posted email. Thanks Ferretsey [Posted in FML issue 3221]