The other day I took my fuzzy into the bathroom with me while I did my morning chores. As I was standing at the sink I noticed out of the corner of my eye that she was licking the floor at the base of the toilet. I share this bathroom with a younger brother, so I am sure that this area is thoroughly infested with germs. Should I be seriously concerned? Kazul, (my ferret) does not appear to be obviously ill. The only thing which seems a bit out of the ordinary appeared before the bathroom occurrence. In fact, I have been meaning to mention it here for a few days now but had been to busy to do so. As to the out of the ordinary - Recently a strange yellow-ish stain appeared in the white fur around Kaz's mouth; to the sides and below her chin. What could be causing this? I don't think that it's ever happened before, and there's nothing new in her cage from which she could get it. Is it a symptom of some sort? Aside from the peculiar stain, she seems fine. She's perky as always... maybe even more than usual, she's still eating and drinking well. I can't find a thing wrong with her. So I'm wondering if I should be worried, or if I am simply being an over-protective parent? Thanks in advance, Jenna Leigh A sense of humor is the one trait that can keep a person sane. ------------------------------------------------------->>,, ->,the Unoffical Christine Cavanaugh Page! http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/1932 [Posted in FML issue 2446]