Good Afternoon FML'ers Where to start?? Quite a few questions here: Numero Unno: I have 3 ferrets; 1 of which won't do her duty in the litter box; but right next to it! I have changed litter several times & it seems she doesn't like anything except cat litter. But I can't find a cat litter with good odor control. Secondly; they are all repeat offenders when it comes to pooping in the litter box when they are outside of the cage. We have to litter boxes outside of the cage to fix this; but they will poop right next to the box & NOT inside!! Is it time to re-train these beasts?? Q #2: Peanut; about 5 yrs female; seems to have lost a quite a bit a weight lately. Is it the time of the year? Altogether; all 3 have lost some chub. But, Peanut, is the most noticeable. # 3: Peanut also has had a growth on her leg for the past couple of months. The vet checked it out and told me, of course, to keep an eye on it. Lately it has gotten better and worse. Some days it is unoticeable, and other days it is bleeding and looks awful. Is this actual cancer or something like it? I am curious why this type of thing has patterns of fluctiation like this? To Dodie: I understand how you feel about not wanting anymore ferrets. I would say I agree to some degree. I feel as though I would have given my 3 the boot a while ago because some days they drive me crazy, but I know how much I would miss them if they actually were gone! But I beleive that when we hurt and grieve that is part of letting in the good with the bad. Lisa in IA [Posted in FML issue 3776]