To Shelly Nice concerning Vanilla's swollen "bottom": If her vulva is swollen, and your vet doesn't recognize it for what it is, maybe you should find another vet. An ultrasound is nice and hi-tech, and may show that the adrenal is enlarged, but how much experience do they have with ferrets? I would suggest finding a vet who does more ferret work. Bruce Williams, DVM Department of Veterinary Pathology [log in to unmask] Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (202) 576-2453/2454 Washington, D.C. 20306-6000 [Posted in FML issue 0818]