I wrote in Nov, 2000: >I local club members' ferret was possibly diagnosed with a brain tumor. Dr. Williams graciously gave input on Nov. 13, 2000: >Before going down the road with brain tumors, which are very uncommon, I >generally would ask how that particular diagnosis was arrived at. Well, it seems the vet threw out a bunch of words (brain tumor, insulinoma, etc.) to the ferret owner, and she fixated on brain tumor, thus leaving me a message on my answering machine to research info. With a follow up call and Dr. William's input in hand, I discussed at length the 4 yo ferts' symptoms with the owner; lethargy, wobbling, lack of appetite. I told the owners to keep me updated, but didn't. So, I contacted the owners yesterday. Fert had an inner ear infection. My 2001 resolution: Find out more details on the particular ferret's illness/symptoms before posting to the FML.; i.e., call the owner back instead of just listening to the machine message. Sorry for the delayed follow-up. Shari [Posted in FML issue 3287]