Hi Folks, Just got in a group of 6 new ferrets....all seem to be in fine health (except needing spay/neuters) except for one. St. Nicholas is a DEW whole male. He has lost some hair on the bottom half of his body (very un-adrenal like), but new hair is coming in so I am not too worried. Anyway, he seems to have a weezing, hacking cough. It has gradually gotten worse (got them all last Saturday) and while we are all going into the vets on Monday, I wondered if there is anything I could do for him? He is currently caged by himself, I use woodstove pellets as litter (he doesn't play in it regardless), feeding Iams Kitten/TF mix, has plenty of water, all clean bedding (cotton sheets), etc. He doesn't act like it's a cold so I was thinking it may be an allergy. Any ideas are gratefully received! Mary McCarty-Houser Pennsylvania Ferret Rescue Association Director, Centre County Branch http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/ferretlady [Posted in FML issue 2223]