Hi all, I actually have good news to help counter all the sad stuff. You may remember I have the aging ferret, Silk, who was going bald, and the vet said it was probably an adrenal problem, and that surgery probably wouldn't do much to extend his life (also a big risk due to a heart arrhythmia). Well, the vet was wrong! I guess as he gets older, it's just harder for Silk to do his seasonal coat change. I was trimming his nails last night (THANKYOU for the Linatone method), and I noticed all the bald patch has new growth coming in. No wonder he had no other symptoms. My SO and I are super happy, and are planning to build a new, super delux home for him (he's caged while we're at work) to celebrate. I just had to share the good news with people who understand the special place land eels have in our hearts. Now, can anyone suggest a food supplement that would make it easier for Silk to grow out a thick healthy coat? Wendy & the Clan [Posted in FML issue 0665]