Sounds like an adrenal problem to me. Female presents with a swollen vulva, sometimes accompanied by hair loss, and that's it. Adrenal tumors are successfully removed routinely around here. I operate a ferret shelter in MD. I see what you are describing all the time. It is also possible that it is a pituitary problem, but that is not as common. If your veterinarian needs additional info. or assistance in this matter, please have him contact my vet, Dr. Thomas Kawasaki, (703)494-0094, and he can advise. Jim --- ~ 1st 1.11 #1746 ~ "640k should be enough for anybody" - Bill Gates, 1981. [Posted in FML issue 0775]