Brandon,
 
Pancreatitis -- you assume correctly; it's an inflammation of the pancreas --
isn't contagious, so Baldrick is in no danger.  Pancreatitis in dogs is
frequently the result of dietary indiscretions.  Come to think of it, it's
a wonder that more ferrets don't get it!
 
ellen & the Gang of [for the moment] Three
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[Posted in FML issue 2436]