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Date: | Mon, 16 Oct 2000 20:44:09 EDT |
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I am owned by 6 ferrets at the moment. Ferret math has struck again
though. Went to my local Petco today to pick up some Ferrettone for
nailclipping. I know Petco is not the best place..I have been trying to
educate a couple of local stores for a couple years now. Was met by two
of the most adorable little girls. They are 6 weeks old and from Marshall
Farms. I have never had ECE in my home and am afraid of bringing it home.
The clerk at the store told me she wouldn't advise purchasing a Marshall
Farms ferret because they are weaned at 4 weeks of age and they raise
ferrets for animal testing. Yet, she sells Marshall Farm Ferrets. I am
not bashing Marshall Farms. My first 2 ferrets were Marshall Farms Ferrets
and they are wonderful fuzzies. My next 3 came from a reputable ferret
shelter and my last one came from a private individual who also operates
a ferret shelter.
I am very worried about bringing in ECE for two reasons. First, I don't
want this particularly nasty disease in my house and second, I have an
insulinomic ferret to whom ECE would be very detrimental. I have been
advised by a friend that "Pet Store" ferrets carry ECE .
Any advise would be welcome as I really am wanting to go and grab these
little girls up and bring them home.
Thanks,
Sue and the gang of 6 carpetshark fuzzies
[Posted in FML issue 3208]
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