have you tried giving your fuzz a bath just for fun? the fur-it won't have to support their weight, and if its shallow enough to touch bottom can still run(sort of). with toys and friends and WARM water it should be fun for all involved. i know they use theraputic swimming for injured and elderly people, and even horses with injuries like that of your fur-it benefit from swimming.....if facilities exist(there aren't many around) but you have a perfect "ferret theraputic pool" in your bathroom. mine even dries herself off! just leave some drier warmed towels in a heap on the floor or tub. just don't leave the monsters alone in the tub with or without water. just a suggestion. amy & moe [Posted in FML issue 2814]