My Skippy had ear mites and I cleaned out her ears just fine with a cotton swab and put the solution drops in. Granted she didn't like it but after a little fighting with her she gave up. It's usually easier with two people. My vet never even suggested that he knock her out to do it. I'd get a second opinion. Look in the phone book for vets that treat ferrets and usually they list exotics with that.. That's what I did and my vet seems pretty knowledgable and there aren't many ferret people here. ######################################## Word Of Mouth Is The Way To Go... Don't Forget To Tell Your Friends... Quote for my Newsletter Up & Coming about bands/artists not signed to major lables. Email: [log in to unmask] Check out the web page now under construction: www.mindspring.com/~cherrisa/home.html [Posted in FML issue 1712]