>From: Joy Jarrett <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Ferret minus Tail Joy wrote: >Has anyone else out there had a similar situation happen to them or a >ferret missing most of it's tail and how did it adjust etc. The local shelter mom has a little guy named Stubby. If I got the story right he came in without a tail, so there is no way of knowing where it went. Stubby is a very small guy with about 5 times the energy of a ferret on expresso. The only real difference I can see in his behavior is that when he gets excited, his whole body bristles. Losing a tail has definitely had no effect on his energy, vitality and actually has added to his personality. I just want to scoop him up and put him in a pocket every time I see him. Despite his small stature, he's not the least afraid of the biggest in the bunch and his heart is huge. I'm willing to bet the missing tail won't slow her down a bit. Good luck to both of you! Hugs Christopher & Crew http://christopher.bennett.org Ferret Health List http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ferret-Health-list (disclaimer: Any medical opinions expressed by me should be immediately relayed to a licensed, practicing veterinarian to give him or her a good belly laugh.) [Posted in FML issue 3350]