Just as an afterthought to Leigh's post, there is such a thing as ferret dialysis. Animal Medical Center in New York City offers it, and I would imagine that some of the largest clinics in other major metropolitan areas would as well. I also believe that University of PA's vet school in Philly offers it. I called AMC to inquire about the cost for one of my ferrets who was in renal failure, they wouldn't even talk about it over the phone, and told me that I would need a complete workup (cost would be over $500) before they could even talk about doing dialysis. They couldn't even make an appointment for several days, during which time my little guy crossed the bridge. -Anne ******************************* Searching for Alicia L. (Riley) Westphal, last known Monterey, CA area (Seaside/Pacific Grove). Born 1960/1961. Married William in 1980, 2 children in mid 80's? Siblings Rhonda & Christopher, father Nathan, Army, retired(?), mother Arlene(?) of Iowa. [Posted in FML issue 2436]