First, I beleive that the key to controlling the odour of my ferrets is to keep their bedding cleaned. I clean ours at least once every two weeks. Second (question for vets and vets to be), I just today (friday) noticed that my ferrets (1yr old female, descented&fixed) bum is inflamed and very swollen. It is very red (instead of pink) and although I didn't see any blood, it may have bled a bit without my noticing. When I say swollen, I mean more than 5mm and blood red. I'm scheduling an appointement right now but being in a small city in Canada, the vet I'm going to see does not have loads of experience. Perhaps you could give me some info on what it might be, incase my vet dosn't know. I don't know if it's important but she is up to date on her distemper and rabies shots.(ie. last september) Thanx Iain Nesbitt Peterborough,ont. [Posted in FML issue 1123]