>m, if you don't mind my asking, who is your vet? Is this doctor Ferret >knowlegable and experienced? I personally would question this doctors >reasoning. I will not make public my doctor's information due to the dark side that lurks on this board who would love nothing more than to obtain this information to cause me trouble. As stated in the previous post, my Dr. IS ferret knowledgable and very experienced as well as being a highly skilled surgeon. I am willing to accept that there will be differences of opinion on this ( as there is with every subject I post about) but to be honest with you, I am perfectly comfortable with my vet and see no reason to question him on his decision. I would rather have Tucker a little surgically stressed than to pose a risk to his life. Certainly other veterinary opinions may differ. This is true in all medical fields. Had it been your vet and your ferret however, I am sure you would feel as I do. Obviously, the doctor did not feel that it was a risk to leave the small tumor temporarily. Additionally, he did not observe any obvious malignancies, ...the lab's biopsy results will be in tomorrow. I will be happy to obt ain the technicalities of his decision and post them here. Kim and Tucker Fuzzy Hugs from Kim and da kids at Somethin Up My Sleeve Rescue Ask me how you can virtually eliminate the need for veterinary dental visits. [Posted in FML issue 4021]