Hi, This is only my second post and I hope it isn't so long I am run off!!!! The last time I wrote I told you all that we had bought a little girl for our boy Pasha. We named her Yoshi. Not surprising, they have totally opposite personalities. Pashi is sweet, full of boundless energy and a real kissy ferret. He loves to play and plays for hours. Yoshi is sweet also but bites very hard and isn't nearly as energetic. We are kindly and patiently working on the biting problem. Sometimes she seems to remember that she can't bite us hard. She is tiny though and only about 7 weeks old. Pasha is 12 weeks old and a lot bigger. We are a bit worried about Yoshi. She caught a cold yesterday and is sneezing alot. If she isn't better tomorrow I will take her to the vet if I can get in. She is eating, playing and biting so I am not too alarmed. Is there anything in particular I should look for or guard against. Should i start giving her duck soup? If anyone knows a good vet in the Bangor, Me area please let me know. My vet is wonderful with my cats and rabbits but she has little or no experience with exotics. Kaycie, You have not been unreasonable. Stand your ground. I will keep my opinions to myself concerning your friend but if you love animals and respect them and want them to be comfortable steer clear of men that don't share your interests and concerns. You will be in for a lot of heartache if you don't. I speak from experience. Steve my husband loves animals and is good about my near obssession with them. My ex-husband was a whole different story. The best of luck to you honey. KEEP Smokie with you!!!!! Aileen I was so sorry to hear about your sweet friend Niko. I am sure he is on the Bridge with all the other creatures. It is my understanding that all of our critter friends are welcome there. Find peace that you loved and took care of him and he had a happy life. You sound like a wonderful critter Mom. Steve, the Rainbow Bridge Poem is beautiful and made me weepy. I have had several friends make the journey in the past 20 years. I wish you luck with your posters and cards. Alia, I am green with envy. I didn't know that there was any such thing as a lap ferret!!!! That must be so cool. Mine won't stay still a minute for me to hold them unless they have played real hard. Yoshi likes to sit on the top of my head for some reason. She frequently makes the climb!! Best wishes for your new arrivals Alia. Barbara, The rice is still a huge hit at my house. They only get to play in it while I am in the room. They love it and spend hours digging and playing in it. My babies love apples and sometimes raisins. How often can I give them treats? Is twice a day too much? How about food.....I let them free feed just like all my animals. Thank you all! Love and Best wishes to all the sick ferrets. Victoria, Hannah, Josie, Misha, Mimi, Mitzi, Milo, Angel, Freddie, Hootie, Big Jake and Crazy the R [Posted in FML issue 2474]