Hi all--
Stephen, I think it would be a very good idea to take Azusa to the vet for a
check up.  The pet store where I got Amelia, a very good store, actually
recommended bringing her to the vet for a checkup, so that if there were any
health problems we'd know about it right away (of course, after ten minutes
with her it wasn't as though I could have returned her or anything like
that:).  I don't think you mentioned Azusa's vaccination history, but if
she's young I'd imagine the rest of the distemper series and a rabies vac
are in order.  I also forget whether this is your first ferret or not, but a
good vet can be a great source of knowledge for you.
 
The tent story had me LOL!  Which kinda hurt, since I had my wisdom teeth
out yesterday, but thanks anyway!
 
Re: Muggsey-- I'm so sorry about what happened.  It's horrible to entrust
the ones you love to another's care and find out that the person wasn't
trustworthy after all.  It's a good thing that that person is away from your
child, and if the person does a lot of babysitting, you might want to let
other parents know what has happened.  Condolences again.
 
Sympathy to everybody out there who has experienced losses,
 
Regina
Cully the monster
and Amelia the toechomping cuddlebug
 
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Regina Harrison
PhD Student, Anthropology
Joint Co-ordinator, AGSEM-- McGill's TA union
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec
"If that's all there is, my friends, then let's keep dancing" --Peggie Lee
[Posted in FML issue 1726]