Our ferret Arnold used to have two whitish spots in the back of his throat, sort of like tonsils. (one on each side) Then one went away, and the other became larger. Now the larger one is growing, and is about half as big as a common pencil eraser. Is this a tumor or an infection?? Is there a simple cure, or do we need a doctor? I have suppressed the desire to try to pop the thing. Comments appreciated. Sleepless in NYC [Posted in FML issue 0916]