To Rat and any fuzzy who doesn't like needles, from Rusty: Pam and Bob took me to the vet earlier this week, too. I don't know exactly what we were there for, but as soon as they put me on that cold metal table, the tip of a bottle of Linatone appeared before me. Somebody pressed something chilly to my chest and then tickled my ears. The worst part was when I got picked up, away from the Linatone, but then somebody petted me all down my body, so that was okay. Then it was back to the table and the treat. I think that's when a big fly must have bitten me on the flank, but I hardly noticed. Then the Linatone went away, so I climbed back into my duffel bag and we went home. (Pam's note: If your vet gives vaccinations in the neck area, see if s/he will give them in the flank instead -- it's been much easier for both our ferrets, especially when they're distracted by a lickable treat. After we brought it once, the vet sarted asking all his ferret owners to bring some Linatone or another treat to vaccinations.) - Pam Greene <[log in to unmask]> Ferret Central - <http://www.ceas.rochester.edu:8080/ee/users/rhode/index.html> Ferret FAQ - GET ANSWERS PACKAGE FERRET in mail to <[log in to unmask]> [Posted in FML issue 1109]