This is to the gal who made the comment about it being sad that there were so many responses regarding the new beagle - but none to her, regarding her sick ferret. Did it occur to you that perhaps we didn't know the answer to your problem, and therefore couldn't advise you? Please try to think about WHY there were more about the beagle. It is possible that more people have dealt with introducing a new animal to ferts than have dealt with your situation. I for one, had no advice for you - and didn' t want to take up "space" here, when I couldn't help you. It is also probable that others like me, have never dealt with your situation. We don't want to give you "bad" or "wrong" advice, and since perhaps we have never dealt with what your little fuzzy is going thru - we didn't want to steer you wrong. I can guarantee you that noone tried to "hurt your feelings" or "slight" you with no response - it is just that if we do'n't know how to advise you - then we just don't know. Please don't take offense to it - as none was intended towards you. I can also guarantee you that if any of us DID have advice, or could advise you, we would do it in a heartbeat. We sure wouldn't want anything to happen to you or your little fuzzlet - and if we could help, we would! My advice to you is get to a good ferret knowledgeable vet. If my fuzzy had the issues you are describing, I personally, (but I have been known to go OVERBOARD sometimes with my kids) - would park my butt at the vet's office until someone told me what was wrong. If my vet didn't know - then I would seek out another vet - that was perhaps more knowledgeable - in ferrets, and find out. I would continue "hounding around" - until I had the answer. It is understandable why you ask this group - as we all give advice when we can, but don't "slap" us around, because we didn't have answers for you. That just invites trouble. I am sure you understand. I do sincerely hope that you and your fuzzy find out what is wrong - and soon. Good luck. You and your fuzzy are in my thoughts and prayers. Kim, and Her Army of Idiots [Posted in FML issue 4600]