Hi Michelle - My boy Taz is deaf, as is Kelleen's boy Lightstar {as was Racy before her passing:( }. They get along rather well despite this handicap. In fact, they are the lovingest ferrets either of us have. You can't expect them to come to a squeeky, and yelling "no" doesn't always work if you aren't where they can see you, but kisses are always available:) The best tests for deafness I have seen vets use is - don't let the ferret see you and make a sudden loud noise. If they don't respond, they are most likely deaf. I hope this helps. If you have any other questions or comments, just e-mail me or Kelleen and we will help as best we can. ******************************************************** * David Caudill ---- [log in to unmask] * * Ste 778 3929 Overland * * Boise, Idaho 83705 * * F.A.N.G. - Ferret Association of Neverending Glee * * Vice President and Co-Founder * ******************************************************** [Posted in FML issue 1399]