Dr. Williams, Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a thorough explanation of EE. Now I have a much better idea of what I'm dealing with. Buckwheat was diagnosed before he had any outward symptoms. He was undergoing adrenal surgery when his vet noticed the congestion in his intestines and took a tissue sample for biopsy. So, with any luck, maybe the prednisone will get the EE under control before it can do serious damage. Bucky does not have abnormal stools, other than occasional softness, which could be due to too many raisins! I feed all my guys Totally Ferret exclusively, with raisins and cranberries as treats. At my vet's recommendation, I've started mixing Prozyme with their food. Would you suggest a different diet? Again, thank you so much for sharing your expertise with this list! Nancy and critters [Posted in FML issue 3243]