Hi. My name is Chelsea and I have had my year and a half old sable named Gus for only a few months now. I am a little worried that he may have an adrenal problem. He is missing a small patch(smaller than a dime) on his back, in the hip area. I haven't yet taken him to a vet because I tend to get too cautious about him from all the health issues I read about here. If this sounds unusual and isn't part of the whole shedding process, please, let me know and I will take him to see the doctor. Also, next weekend,thanks to Cindy in Athens, OH. I am going to get a new fuzzie. He is a four year old male. I am worried about putting him and Gus together. If you could give me any advice as to how I should introduce them, I'd greatly appreciate it (I live by myself in a small apartment and the only room with a separating door is the bathroom) Thanks so much--Chelsea, Gus, and the new member, Fred. [Posted in FML issue 1737]