Okay, beat me with a wet noodle because I'm sure it's been covered, but I'd like to hear definitively from Dr. W on this. I have four ferrets who range in age from 7 months to 6 1/2, and they are all caged together. I really can't bear to separate them (and they've been unhappy the few times it's happened due to sickness). I know you talk about giving reduced-protein diets at 3 1/2, but how can I do that, with everyone eating out of the same dish? Should I worry about it or just continue giving the regular diet? Max (the 6 y.o.) is in good health with no obvious problems. Hannah, the 4 y.o. has cardio in her family history and we are watching her for any signs of developing problems, but at the moment she's in good health too. The other two are under 3. Any suggestions? Thanks! Amy, Dave, Sarah & Paul (and their gaggle of giggling ferrets) RIP Ian, Elektra, Claudia & Sidney [Posted in FML issue 3268]