Hello all. I figured I would update everyone on my beloved Buster. He went through surgery on September 19, 2002 for adrenal. He came through the surgery just fine. When I went to pick him up I waited to speak with the vet (as usual). She explained that they couldn't get any blood from him because he was dehydrated. They got some fluid into him though so he should be ok with that. She also told me that he most likely has insulinoma (which is what they were going to draw blood for). She said that his pancrease was covered with cysts and she couldn't remove them. So as soon as he heals (about 10 days) he will start prednisone for the insulinoma. This is sad news for us. Because of this we will be taking him off of the adoptable page. He will be our first and only permanent resident at Ferret Corner. Buster is a joy to have around though. He isn't like a normal ferret. He doesn't play much but when he does look out...and I mean that cause he can't see too good anymore! He loves to play in the dirt box. He just starts flipping out and having a ball! Buster is doing just fine. Shawn has been home with him this whole time. He is getting spoiled and eating 8 bowls of soup a day! I would like to thank everyone for all of their thoughts and prayers for Buster. He is my special baby. He is a wonderful ferret who was bounced around too many times during his life. He doesn't like change...but sure loves his soup and his 8&1 Chicken Treats! Both of those things will wake him up from a dead sleep! For those of you who have ferrets that have insulinoma, I would love to hear from you. I would like to know what to expect with him and what I can do to help him. Please email me off list so that the FML doesn't get too full. Ferret Corner still has three ferrets available for adoption. Two must go together...and I would love for the third one to go with them too. They are all dolls! Please remember to hold your babies close to your hearts...give them that extra treat...Buster says so! Joanne and Shawn Ferret Corner Shelter www.geocities.com/ferretcorneraz New pictures of Buster at: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=553203&uid=443892 [Posted in FML issue 3915]