Hello everyone. I finally have the heart to tell everyone Frea's story. Some of you may remember me as Bailey's mom- the ferret found with a broken back. He's doing wonderful by the way! The most precious angel in my life. But I digress. My angel Frea crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on 4/19/03. Ten of the longest days of my life have passed since. She was my first ferret. She passed at such a young age of 5 yrs. old. I have been in absolute agony since her passing because she displayed no signs of illness. She was eating, drinking, and playing up until two days before her passing. I have had ultrasounds done as well as bloodwork done every 2-3 months to try to keep on top of any problems. On Thursday 4/18, I brought her into the vet office I work in to run more tests because she was acting lethargic, and was missing meals. Her bloodwork revealed renal failure. I then brought her to our local emergency clinic for I.V. fluids. Another ultrasound revealed lymphoma- much too advanced to intervene. What did I miss!! My baby is gone, and I had no idea she was that ill. I hate myself for it. I just wanted to share this with all of you because I could really use some support. I am just devastated. I miss her every day. My animals are my children, and I would do anything for them. Sorry to burden. Chris [Posted in FML issue 4133]