This is a little late, I don't know if anyone said this yet. It is my understanding that if your ferret is deaf, you keep the deaf ferret, and get a credit at the store to buy a new ferret. You don't need to euthanize or return the deaf ferret. I think someone on the FML had this very situation, and that's how I know the procedure. Correct me if I'm wrong... Amy & the brat pack ;O) [Posted in FML issue 3254]