Hello there, I run a small ferret rescue and today picked up a little girl that had her vulva swollen to about the size of an acorn. Neither my vet nor I have come across anything like this yet. She is a Marshall Farms and about 2 years old. (Not exactly sure of her age because she was found by the people I got her from.) She is skinny and her hair is very coarse. And her skin seems redish around her neck and tail. My vet suggested a biopsy of the swollen area. But the other vet who had examined her before suggested exploratory surgery. I really don't know if she would be able to handle any kind of surgery because she is so fragile looking, but she is semi-active and eating normally according to the people I got her from. Has anybody seen anything like this before? The previous vet had thought there were remnants of the ovary that spurred her into heat. Or there was a tumor involved, but unlikely at her age. I am having another vet look at her Friday and will see what she thinks. But if anyone has any ideas, I would be very thankful. Megan Scott [log in to unmask] Sunshine Ferret Club & Rescue Boynton Beach, FL (561) 735-7879 [Posted in FML issue 1824]