>we did an ultra sound, and she has an enlarged spleen and at the end of it >a large tuner. Her Dr. does not want to operate becuse of her age, we >know she is older I have successfully done surgery on ferrets that are eight and nine - the important thing is to determine whether or not she is otherwise healthy. If so, surgery would be the best thing, IMO based on what you describe. Dr. Ruth ***************************************** Save lives - spay or neuter your pet. [Posted in FML issue 3470]