Sunday 5/19/97 post re: Pogo's hair loss diagnosis: From my actual experience, hairloss on the tail can be from 1) adrenal gland tumor, 2) blackheads, and 3) flea allergy. Don't ignore the problem - call around and find a qualified ferret vet. Any ferret shelters in your area or next major town to call for referral (Trish Curtis can you advise)? Oh, and 2.5 yo is not an old fuzzy - average lifespan is about 9. Shari Gunter [Posted in FML issue 1942]