I got through to my OR USA vet and am somewhat reassured. She says hind end weakness often occurs w sick ferrets and goes away when they get strong and well. Not a prob to do intramusc in the tiny little back legs! Also ferts can digest bone, so any poss fragments = no problem. Fresh blood in stool also a common thing in sick ferrets and goes away when they are well Seisure prob due to inadequate sugar or infection, so we just gave a little honey wh she says is usually ok. Will see if Dr D can get a blood sugar reading on Artie. So w relief I shall go to bed, setting the alarm for 4 hrs for another feeding. I forgot to ask Alice if that is necessary. I've assumed it is, since he is usually moving about the room during the night. Speaking of which, I certainly worry about rolling over on Artie when he crawls into the bed. I wd welcome your opinions and advice about Artie, though i am now much relieved after talking w Alice. Bye for now. [Posted in FML 5947]