This post is to Jessica.
 
Welcome to the FML!  There are quite a few people living in Australia on
the FML.  We often don't say much, but learn from our more knowledgeable
overseas counterparts.  That being said, there are a few VERY knowledgeable
people from Australia!!  (Hi Amy, Kylie!)
 
Anyway, in regards to your question.  I live in Sydney, and there is a very
good vet in Balmain, if that's where you're from.  I know that there are
quite a few people from Perth on this list, and they could probably direct
you to vets in Perth.  I think also that there are some from Melbourne.
 
If you're in Queensland, as far as I know at the moment, ferrets are still
illegal there, so be careful.
 
There are a couple of lists that I belong to, but they are not very active
at all at the moment.  They are Aussie Ferret Lovers and Sydney Ferret
Lovers.  Here's the subscription information:
 
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What else?  I asked my vet about descenting my girls.  She said that it was
not recommended for older ferrets (not new borns) as it was hard to get all
the gland that produces "poofing".
 
Also, as you may know, most Australian ferrets are not spayed until around
6 months.  You'll need to get yours spayed soon though, as they will be
coming into season very shortly.  See above or write to Aussie Ferret
Lovers for info on vets in your area.
 
Welcome to FML - don't be awed by all the Americans on the list, there
are Aussies and other nationalities as well.  I also have some very good
friends who are American (Hi Rebecca!)
 
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mostly for FMLs (which tend to pile up and that's the reason I haven't
written to you before).
 
Have a great day everyone!
Georgina, in Australia, with Tabitha and Endora
[Posted in FML issue 3456]