Bandito's Grandma: You may want to look into the possibility of medication as an alternative to having Bandito put to sleep. I experienced the same type of problem several years ago with my 5.5 yo female. My husband and I were considering putting her to sleep too, since she was having surgery every six months. Have your vet call Dr. Tom Kawasaki in Woodbridge VA (703) 690-2580 for an opinion...he's the one that finally figured out the medicine she's been on for four years (and only ONE bladder stone surgery since). Amy & Dave (and their gaggle of giggling ferrets) RIP Ian and Elektra [Posted in FML issue 1659]