For the a/d I spooned everything out of the can and put it in a container to store in the refrigerator. I took about 15 mls of the a/d and added about 20-25 mls of water and warmed in the microwave. I stirred it with a spoon and ended up with a whole lot of tiny pieces of a/d in the water. He did eat about 10 - 12 mls of this a/d and then wanted to back out of my arm or climb up to my shoulder. I brought him back to the a/d several times and decided that if I pushed too hard it could cause him to not want to eat at all. I then mixed 15 - 20 mls of pureed chicken with water and warmed in the microwave. He ate about 10 - 12 mls of this and then wasn't interested any more. One point here is he has been getting the chicken for over a month now so I know he eats it. We took him into the vet who found he has a mass in his abdomen which is very painful for him. He found it by palpation and by ultrasound and wants us to bring him back Monday or Tuesday to do a needle biopsy, because he was very swamped on Saturday. I was able to get him to eat beachnut chicken and turkey baby food over the remainder of the weekend. I fed him 1/2 jar 4 times a day. Today he looks a lot better and was trotting around after I gave him meds and chicken baby food this morning. He even climbed to the top of a piece of ferret furniture about 3 feet high. He looks like he feels better too. I'm thinking of putting off the vet until Thursday or later to give us a chance to get more weight on him. I also don't like the idea of putting him under anesthesia to do a needle biopsy. I will keep him on the baby food until I get a couple ounces on him then I will see about getting back to the pureed chicken and then try a/d again but mixing it as some have described. I will keep everyone updated on his progress. Our vet told us that recovering from ECE can take 3 - 6 months or more. Thanks for all your suggestions and encouragement. Mike [Posted in FML 6701]