I've got trouble with my little fuzzbutts. A week or so ago, I noticed they were playing a bit harder then usual, but I've always heard to leave them alone as long as there is no blood. Well, yesterday morning I was cuddling my Toggles, and there were scabs on his neck, suspiciously looking like a ferret had bit him. I thought maybe it had only been a one-time thing, and just keep an eye on him. When I got home, first thing I did was pick him up and check - sure enough, now the scab is gone. No new bites, but he couldn't have chewed it off himself (on his scruff). I hate to seperate them - I only have one ferret-proofed room, and seperating them means one would have to stay in the cage all day, and I know how much they dislike that. What do I do? I've heard about introducing a new ferret, but these two have been together for almost 2 years! I did give them both a bath last night, hoping it would help... They're both eating/sleeping/pooping normally. No hair loss, and her vulva isn't swollen (they're both fixed). Any clues, oh most wise ferret experts? Tina Marie [Posted in FML issue 1986]