I am still concerned for the child's welfare.  It seems obvious that the
ferret did not bite the child; and, I'm fairly certain that the ferret does
not have rabies.  However, can anyone say for certain that the animal that
did the biting did not have rabies?  So, I don't think that the child is
really protected after the ferret's quarantine period expires.  I think that
the rabies injections should be started immediately, as a prudent measure.
 
Craig
[Posted in FML issue 2229]