Rebecca said that her cousin stepped on her ferret's toe and the ferret was limping around for 5 minutes. I did the same thing the other day. I was even shuffling around so as not to step on them, but ferret toes are so low to the ground that I slid my foot on top of hers. She squeaked, and hopped away. Every time I looked down at her, she'd limp - until I gave her a raisin to make up to her. She grabbed the raisin and took off at full speed to her hidy hole - not a limp to be seen. Great actress. I'd guess that your ferret is fine, as long as she is walking normally now. Dick B. [Posted in FML issue 1819]