Hi Folks, A number of members at a ferret group to which I belong have noticed recently an outbreak of new vitatlity and aggressive behavior in some of our ferrets who have recently undergone their summer shed. My TT has been a layed back, gentle little guy ever since I became his 17 months ago. Then a couple of days ago I noticed a squeal coming from my little female, Nada. TT had her down and was biting her throat as if going in for the 'kill.' Last night when I heard choking sounds coming from the hammock after TT was caged with his brother Cinco, I rushed to check and found TT had Cinco in another choke hold, biting hard on Cinco's throat and interrupting Cinco's breathing efforts. This little guy has also taken to nipping me rather hard in play, which he never did before. Since others are noticing similar behavior in their ferrets too, I tend to chalk this up to youthful exhuberance which might be connected to the recent summer shed most furkids have already undergone. I've recently begun taking TT out of the cage first and wearing him out in rough play before releasing his siblings. On Friday TT and Nada will be seeing the vet for their annual exams and vaccinations. I will mention this to the vet also. Now I'm wondering if anyone here has noticed similar behavior in their furkids. Thanks a bundle for any input you can give me. Cordially, Greta Hoisington [Posted in FML issue 4141]