Maybe the poster who doesn't like reading about death didn't mean their post to sound so harsh and maybe I am taking offense and something that isn't there but.... I don't write very often and I am one of those "guilty" of posting health questions and sad endings (I have also posted "fun" stuff, too). One of the things I have found great about this list is the ability to share your sorrow with others who "usually" understand what you are feeling. Another positive (at least IMO) aspect is when someone posts how their ferret died or became ill. This gives me the knowledge I may need to either prevent or at least recognize symptoms that I may not have otherwise been aware of. Again, when people post the medical treatment being used on thier ferret, that gives me more information to present to my vet if my ferrets ever come down with the same illness or symptoms. Not everyone is able to enjoy the peace of mind that comes from having Ferret Specialist Vets! Some of us have to make do with willing-to-learn vets :) Every aspect of a ferret's life contributes to our being able to make their (ferrets) lives better and safer. So, I'll get off my soapbox and just say, "I appreciate everyone who is willing to take the time and share whatever aspect of their ferret's life and/or death they can." Teri & The Fuzzy Foursome (missing Tessa RB) [Posted in FML issue 1896]