Ron -- We lost an 8 1/2 year old ferret in January who used to scream when she sneezed (but only in the last year of her life). Since she'd been very healthy we never thought much about it, and it didn't seem to really bother her. It just sounds terrible. However, do listen to Katrina and keep in mind Duke is susceptible to all sorts of stuff at her age. Just thought you might like to know that Elektra's screaming sneezes were nothing (she also "sang" in the litter pan). Margaret & Ollie -- The same ferret mentioned above got cataracts at about the age of five and lasted almost another four years, none the worse for wear. Of course, she also had retinal nerve damage and had been blind probably all of her life, so cataracts meant nothing to her. If the eye changes in any way (swelling, discharge), though, I'd probably give your vet a call. Catherine -- Perhaps Mortimer and my Sidney should get together and have a "who can stink more" contest. Sidney is four and basically has had constant emissions from his scent glands all of his life. His glands have never been impacted, but I will tell you that we did get him neutered when he was in full season, and sometimes he's forgotten that he's lost "things" for a few years now. He is also deaf, and quite often if you sneak up on him, or he just plain doesn't see you, he'll let you know the odorous way. Amy & Dave (and their gaggle of giggling ferrets) RIP Ian and Elektra [Posted in FML issue 1535]