Hi all! Bob - glad to hear your surgery went well. You must admit (eventually) that that prank was pretty good. I am in the process of trying to think up some- thing for your revenge too - really, I am on your side guy! Doctors - I mentioned awhile ago that both Buster and Gushi were losing tail hair because of the black heads they had. Well, my vet (Dr. Axelson) gave me some shampoo called Benaderm and Buster's nasties have almost completely cleared up and the hair is growing back nicely! (Yippee!!) However, though it's getting better, Gushi still has quite the problem. Could it be that since Gushi is older (3 yrs instead of Buster 2yrs) that he's just slower in recooperating? How long should I use this stuff before worrying about other factors?? Is there a good chance that the hair won't grow back at all? I'll love the little fuzz-bucket no matter what, but it would be nice if the hair would come back. (Hey bald butt!! Now, now, Nik, that's not nice!) Thanks for any advice possible! Oh yeah, to the person who's ferrets are knocking down the sewing books - maybe they're hinting for a homemade Christmas present. Their own stockings, stuffed animals, new sleeping bags, etc . . . hmmmmmmmmmm. You just might want to keep an eye open for Christmas lists written in kibble! Happy dooking all! George and her tribe! D. Pasquino/G. Peters Toronto, Ontario [Posted in FML issue 1381]