Things have been so hairy recently with the holidays and moving the zoo that I haven't been able to update you all, and pick more brains about Phanos. Well here goes: The blood tests came back they we're non-fasting the following are all the significant abnormal findings. Everything thing else is supposed to be normal, we did a CBC with an electrolyte, and blood chemistry. Note: the blood was hemolysed when recieved by lab Creatinine 86 L umol/l Total Protein 81 H g/l Sspt(alt) 48 L iu/l CO2 10 VL mmol/l Calculated Osmalrity 310.9 H mmol/kg Anion Gap 37 H Creatine Phosphokinase 338 H iu/l Amylase 42 L units Lipase 760 H units WBC 2.0 L 10.9/l Diff Eos 20 Polys 300 Lymph 1640 Mono 40 Total 2000 Platelet Decreased Manual PCV 0.54 l/l Blood Glucose appears normal (non-fasting) 6.0 mmol/l Urinalysis PH 5.0 Sp Grav 1.053 Protein .15gl Blood trace Bilirub 1+ Urobil 680ml Phanos presented with increased drinking, returning to cage to rest during playtime, and one observed episode of freezing for min. 3 minutes. Since that time we have noticed increaesed sleeping time, and slower to arouse from sleep then normal. There has been a small amt. of weight loss as well. He appears to be eating. And uses the litterbox, although stools are a bit moister. He is presently on Enalapril 2.5 once a day. The vet believes it could be cardiomyopathy, but is unsure. Since we began the meds 6 days ago there appears to be little change. Phanos is our most mischivious and gregarious ferret, his becoming quieter is an alrm for us. He is the one who always gets in trouble. That hasn't been happening recently. I know that there are some vets, and very ferret medially knowledgable people, I would appreciate any comments or suggestions to be e-mailed to me personally, please. I realize that whatever he has it's probably chronic I just want to make sure we are on the right track. Something tells me there is something else happening, but I'm not sure. Plaese help.Thank you. Victory Welcome to *** *** *** THE * * * * * * * * * * *** *** *** Phanos- how else can I get into trouble ? Xienna- I want to play, now!! Nickles- Mommy they're looking at me... Dante-the Lasting One Misty- I will protest if one more ferret arrives here and Mark-Am I the only sane human here? [Posted in FML issue 1801]