i was taken to task in a private email for my posting about our ferrets within the thank you for the generous giving tree gifts we are receiving - anyway i just want to clarify that we realize all adrenal cases are not cancer and that melatonin implants are not always the most effective treatements - we follow our vets reccommendations and are also able to suggest she look into options as well which she researches before she chooses a way to proceed- we have 4 ferrets with adrenal disease and they are on implants for now for differing reasons and of course they are being monitored closely, we have others with other conditions that are of course seeing the vet regularly - we have not only the wonderful 18 ferrets we care for but 121 other rescued exotics and therefore we are on many lists and groups so that we may provide the very best information and care - so the internet time is a premium and especially now with holidays - i just jotted off the thank you & didnt really take the time to check it over to be sure it was worded just so- again, the message was to thank those wonderful people who are sending gifts to shelter ferrets! what a delightful surprise to have so many caring people!!! thank you again!!!! so back to caring for them- i just wanted to head off any further misunderstandings- thanks & take care! beth critter camp [Posted in FML 5462]