Hi everyone from Prince George, BC Canada! My ferret Scooter (5 yrs old DEW) has a blocked salivary gland. She has had it for over a year. The saliva in that side of the mouth backs up and creates a pouch under the skin, making a bubble. I take her to the vet regularly to have it drained. It doesn't appear to hurt her as she is her usual wild self. Has anyone else experienced this with their fert? I have enquired about surgery but there is no guarantee since the vet is unsure if the gland can even be found due to the small size. The vet has offered to put in a tube that would regularly drain the saliva from the pocket, but then it would drain down her face. This doesn't sound hygienic and I worry about infections. Any suggestions? Thanks. Monica Nickolichuk and 'Miss Scooter' [Posted in FML issue 3718]