BIG and several of the shelter operators have sent helpful suggestions, plus
the phone numbers of people whom Sandee could call.  The brain and spinal
column of the first dead ferret (there are two dead and two with symptoms)
had already been sent to Accupath by our vet.  Sandee has spoken to Bruce
Williams this evening, but there seems to be nothing he can suggest until he
receives the sample, which may be on Friday.
 
The two ferrets are quarantined, of course, but Sandee is fearful that it
may be too late to avoid exposure of her 15 (or more?) other ferrets.  Her
best friend is also worried, because three of her ferrets went to the vet
with Sandee, although in a different carrier.  When I last spoke to Sandee
this evening, she told me she keeps wandering into the ferret room and
wondering which of her babies is next.  The impaired two still seem to think
they are fine except for that durned hind end, but the paralysis is
spreading.
 
Your prayers for the ferrets and for Sandee would be much appreciated.
[Posted in FML issue 1898]