There's a title for you.I've got everyone's interest now.To start with,you don't desex a ferret,or any animal.They are still male and female,they still act male and female,a little less intensely thank goodness.They have just lost their ability to procreate.If you think a neutered male can't have sex,you're wrong.I've personally witnessed this.What a surprise. Ah yes,that wonderful concoction ferret poop soup.We've been using this for quite a while around the barn,what with hantavirus rearing it's ugly head.Keeps them mousies away.What about the poor vole? Isn't he gonna think there's a predator out there waiting for him.I think they might be keeping the vole away also. To the person who's female had a swollen vulva,it's still possible she has an adrenal problem.My Jasmine had the same symptoms,all her hair and swollen,then it went away.Guess what,it came back and now she has hair loss,poor bald headed,bare footed little girl.Get the blood test done and save yourself some heartache.If nothing else,you'll have a healthy blood sample to compare later if the need arises,and you'll feel better.That's assuming you haven't done so yet.I hope it was nothing,and you have no problems later.That's the best outcome.BTW her symptoms reappeared 5 monthes later.Guess she's just a tough old bird,looney bird,or was that gooney bird. Love da fuzzbutts,for they will give kisses and send your troubles down the drain.Along with other stuff. Sandy & 3 stress relievers [Posted in FML issue 2439]