We have had at least three MF ferrets this year with uterine remnants that
precluded swollen vulva.  I don't remember that we had this problem in the
past.  Perhaps MF has changed procedures, techs, or something else profit
related.
 
The only way that I can see to regulate the age at which ferrets are
transported is through federal legislation.  I have advocated this in the
past but shelter priorities preclude getting something done about it.  If
they couldn't ship them until they were at least 2 or 3 month old they
would have no incentive to spay them so young.  I think that Karen
McCarthy, our representative from KC area, would be willing to sponsor or
co-sponsor something of this sort.  Ideas?  Energy?
 
Bobbi McC, Shelter Directress and Benign Despot  <+:-)
[Posted in FML issue 2543]