I took Lilly to the doctor this afternoon at 4. The vet said the hair loss on Lilly's shoulder blades was probably caused by a flea. He checked her and did find a few flea eggs. I skipped the Advantage treatment last month because I had extra expenses with Bailey and Elle moving in. It had been 60 days since Lilly's last treatment. I treated all four today for fleas and heartgard. I feel so much better. The vet also prescribed a cream for Lilly in case it was itching. Thanks to several people on the FML that discussed this with me today. It is nice to have people to ask questions to. The suggestions made me go to the vet and now we are all relieved. A special thanks to my Ferret Good Mother. Millie, I will respect your decision to keep Easy Off at home. Maybe one day you will supervise a visit between Oscar and Easy Off in your neck of the woods. The bayou can be a very romantic place if you know the right cypress tree to park under. God bless the people on the FML today that lost their babies. To the newlywed that lost two, I will say a special prayer for you. What a sad way to start your new relationship with your husband. I hope everything works out. Keep us posted. Carol Voivedich, Oscar, Lilly, Bailey and Elle [Posted in FML issue 2491]