My old timer Taz (5-6 yrs) went in Wed morning to have the mast cell tumor removed from his right flank. Doc used a local and Taz came through it with flying colors. We are now awaiting the results of the biopsy. He also has lost about 1/2 half of his hair even though the blood tests (rather expensive) came back negative. We will discuss what step to take next when the biopsy results come back. I too have posted and seemingly have gotten little to no responses from folks on the FML but....I have had many e-mail me privately. So just because a response is not obvious doesn't mean all get ignored. Besides it may be that no one really knows how to respond. But again, yes, it would be nice even to get an "I don't know" rather than feel ignored. I'm not going to say All ferrets bite or don't bite. I do know that I have some that will nip but not all people. I have one that pinches me only when I'm wet (after bath) None ever bite me but will nip my husband. Missy nips if I wear perfume I guess we all need to understand and know our fuzzies throughly. Safe is MUCH better than sorry. It would kill me to have anyone of my kids taken from me. I too have pouters. One is a poop dropper when scolded and then stands back in the "ready to dash" position and gives the the "What ya gonna do about it look". A couple of others just ignore me, even if I am bearing treats. Such little stinkers, ya cannot help but love 'em. This is probably the most I have ever posted so I had better rest here. Give your kids an extra hug and kiss today - you never know what tomorrow may bring. Terry and the Energized 18 [Posted in FML issue 2188]