My little Marty has that ferret disease that makes them loose their hair, can't think of the name right now but would know if I heard it. He seems happy otherwise but he is old and the vet said he probably wouldn't make it through the surgery. We have decided to wait it out and the vet also said we would know when it was time to make that final decision. I can not bear the thought of loosing him and him not being here. It just makes me sick. I don't want him to suffer. I let him out to run around and night when I get home and he does for about 5-10 minutes and then goes back to his cage to bed. He still eats and drinks. If someone out there could give me some advice or has been through this and has had to make the decision please let me know. I just do not want him to suffer but I know I am selfish not wanting to loose him. I can't go through this again. I don't think I will get anymore as it is too hard. They just weazel themselves into your lives and hearts and don't let loose. Thanks ahead of time to all of you out there. Jo & Marty [Posted in FML 5384]