Dear Ferret Mom, Get Charlie to his vet right away. While he is really a very sick ferret, there is hope he can be treated successfully. Please know I have you and Charlie in my prayers, and may God bless your efforts. Give Charlie the extra love and attention he needs at this time, he needs feel very special. Hope I am the Guardian of Hope. If you know a ferret in need and prayers or good wishes will help ease the pain, please let us know. Send us a note with the information and we will send our very best prayers or good thoughts in Hopes that the warm power of love will surround and comfort the precious little one - and the hoomans who loves them. [Posted in FML issue 4964]