I was caught red-handed perusing the articles of 28-29 Aug, and came across a article entitled "tatoos". Being new to the ferret owners (companions) personage, I found myself trying desperately to attempt to get a look into my sable's ears, looking frantically for little colored dots. I found, in the right ear, near top of the head, one large 1.5 to 2mm dot. Is this possibly two dots that have ran together? Or, just one large dot? I purchased (I really hate the word purchased pertaining to an animal, it seems so much like slave trading to buy a friend) my beautiful Whatsit from a reputable store, and I have the guarantee and guarantee # card from Marshall. My question is: with the tattoo and the guarantee, is it all legit? Or, in fact is all of it nothing more than B.S. on the part of the store where he was purchased, to sell bad products to the consumer? (Not that I have a bad ferret, he is quite healthy and happy.) Thanks for the time to ask these questions....And thanks for all of the great information from all... adt [Posted in FML issue 1677]