Well, I took Nikki to the vet today because she was still very lethargic. They did an x-ray and found a tumor. The vet doesn't think it is her spleen, because it's located lower than she thinks it would be. She's only a year and a half old. We feel absolutely terrible. She's been gaining weight alot, but we thought that was a good thing because she was soooo skinny this spring. Of course they want to do surgery right away. We left her at the vet's tonight, but I wish she was home. My husband and I are pretty worried about her having surgery. The vet that would be doing it is someone we really don't want working on her. (This is the vet who a month or so ago tried to tell me ferrets were wild animals.) We're concerned they won't do everything possible to save her. Our pets are like most people's children. We spoil them rotten. And we will spare no expense to save them. Does anyone know of an experienced ferret vet in the Illinois area? Even Missouri or Iowa would be ok. I've called and left a message with the emergency answerng service to leave the message that we do NOT want them to procede with the surgery until we can talk to our normal vet. She will be in the office tomorrow, but she is scheduled for appointments all day, and the surgeries will be done by this other guy. I just want to make sure she gets the best care possible. The lady at the office tonight who showed us the x-ray even said we could put her to sleep instead of going through with the surgery. She's only a year and a half old! I think we owe it to her to try to give her as long a life as possible. I'm sorry I've rambled. I just feel so sad. Like she's gone already. And I know it's not right to think that. I've heard stories from people on here about miraculous recoveries. It's not that I have any doubt she could recover. I just don't have complete faith in our vet. Anyone who has any info on vets, or just general advice please e-mail me. I don't want to drag this on searching for the perfect vet, I just want to make sure we do everything possible for her. Thanks, Serra Cane [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 2075]