Because I requested help from fellow FML'rs I thought all would appreciate an update. After not being able to figure out Rose's problem the vet and I decided it was best to do an exploratory surgery. She wasnt herself and previously been very much an alpha ferret--bites and all. After two rounds of amoxicillin and no improvement I was at wits end. During her surgery she had tumors removed from her adrenal glands (which I already knew she had but didnt think was the diarreaha source) The vet also found an ulcer that had perforated her abdominal wall and found her to have peritonitis too. Needless to say she didnt come home alive. I had been force feeding her with a syringe (to try to get her weight up) and feel saddened that in the process I must have given her horrible tummy aches. I have to find comfort knowing her belly isnt hurting anymore and she is reunited with her brothers and sisters whom I feel she was really missing. I am extremely grateful for the assistance, advice, and comfort given to me by those on this list (you know who you are!) Rita [Posted in FML issue 4342]