Forgive me for this tasteless question. This is why I'm posting anonymously, because I'm embarrassed at how tasteless this is. On with the question... Why do ferrets tails poof up when they are euthanized? I only ask because I had to put a darling fuzzy to sleep. I have been able to come to terms with his death and that I was saving him an agonizing death. I felt the death was peaceful, however I've been concerned about the poofed tail. Is it just a neurological reaction or does something cause it prior to the passing (pain? fear?) Again, I've had this question on my mind for months but felt it to sensitive of a topic to ever ask. Also I'm very sorry to everyone who has ever had to experience this, or any other death for that matter. [AS] [Posted in FML issue 3288]