>Question: Can ferrets catch chicken pox?
 
Dear X:
 
No, they cannot catch chicken pox.  However, other primates, such as
monkeys and apes can, and they can be life-threatening.  But your
ferrets are fine.
 
What parameters are you using to diagnose kidney disease?  (You may want
to also check the FHL archive, as we have discussed this topic before...)
 
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, DVM
[Posted in FML issue 3738]