Thanks SO MUCH for all your help!! Most of the replies I got about Nikki said it might just be the malnutrition that's given her balding and weakness... After Christmas we're going to another vet to get his opinion and a Tenessee panel. I've been giving her Duck Soup and a bit of heavy cream - she loves both! :) Thanks again! I was really surprised at how many responses I got right away! (I knew you all were great people; it was just especially nice!) Also - my e-mail address has now changed - it is no longer on the pegasus machine; it is now [log in to unmask] Happy Holidays to everyone and their humans! -Joyce Meadows, Nikki, Seth, and the Rodent Gang We wish you a ferret Christmas, We wish you a ferret Christmas, We wish you a ferret Christmas And a dooking New Year! [Posted in FML issue 2160]