>I may be mistaken, but wasn't there a discussion here a few months ago
>about garlic being lethal to ferrets?
 
Garlic can cause Heinz body anemia in cats and dogs (and maybe ferrets,
too ...).  I have an article on that from the JAVMA (Journal of the
American Veterinary Medical Association), if anyone wants to see it.
(Please email my home address for that: [log in to unmask]).
 
The Heinz body anemia problem exists in garlic taken *internally*, though.
I think Megan was talking exclusively about applying it externally .. which
is why I was concerned about botulism.  (There have been some cases -
although not *that* many - of people getting botulism from home garlic
infusions).  Many thanks to Megan for her thorough answer to my concern!
 
- Ela
[Posted in FML issue 2436]