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Ferret update: Dougal is currently demonstrating the significant lack of brainpower usually attributed to much smaller animals than the ferret, as he resolutely ignores the fact he has had a large lump taken out of his tail and sutures in there to hold it together. Since they're such sociable animals, I decided I'd see if solitary confinement was really necessary and so far there's no sign of anyone trying to gnaw on what's left of his tail.

Dougal looks kind of odd, though, since they shaved his tail from close to his backside (since the lump was towards that end) but left the last inch or so, which was kind of sparsely haired anyway due to his usual summer coatloss episodes. Poor lamb looks like he's been the subject of a demented dog-clipper. Photos to follow if I can find where I put my camera. ;)