To: Laura McDonald Losing hair from the tail is indicative of adrenal disease. I don't know about the blood vessels collapsing. I've met a lot of vets who are just poor at getting blood from ferrets. I think they may even be able to damage vessels (maybe even cause them to collapse??) if they don't know what they are doing. I would get a second oppinion. You said you went to Indy. If you are willing to go a little further, inion. You said you went to Indy. If you are willing to might want to call her and get her opinion. She is located in Chicago and really knows her stuff when it comes to ferrets. If you are interested in contacting her, her number and address are: Dr. Brown Midwest Bird and Exotic Animal Hosp. 1923 South Mannheim Road Westchester, IL 60154 (708) 344-8166 Good Luck! KR [Posted in FML issue 0936]