I failed to include in the first post that Merlin has been to the vet twice since our July meeting. I own Peoria Area Ferret Connection. I am the one people around here call at midnight instead of the emergency clinic because of a medical problem. I guess people don't feel so silly contacting the emergency clinic if they have someone else telling them to call. This is something I have to do from time to time. I understand VERY CLEARLY the importance of medical attention. I do nothing less for the ferrets than I do for my two children. We spent over $2,000 trying to save Daisy, our first ferret, that passed away last October. As I stated before, EVERYONE I spoke with around here still thinks it's an ulcer - that is why I requested information about meds - because I'm getting so many different opinions. I just got off the phone with the vet's office. They just finished the x-rays. The doctor has to review them, then he'll call me. I'll post when we know something. Mary PAFC [Posted in FML issue 1683]