Im so sorry Jako is having such a tough time. Ulcers are unforgiving and it takes time and a lot of patience from you. Once they have an ulcer there are days when you think they are just not going to make it. You force feed them not only meds but food. But they can overcome this with your persistance. You just need to make sure that while they may not be eating on their own they still have the will to go on even though it may not seem so. You need to make sure (most importantly) that Jako stays hydrated. This to me is the upmost important of those who have ulcers because you can bet if they are not eating on their own, they are def not drinking. A ferret can die from dehydration much faster than starvation. Be persistant, be paitient and above all know that you CAN get him through this. Leanne B [Posted in FML issue 4141]