Hi!  I was wondering if anyone knows of a good vet in the Ames, Iowa region.
We got our ferret, Guzman at approximately 2 years of age from a dog pound
here.  The vet gave him a feline rabies shot, neutered him, and didn't
mention that we should bring him back in to remove the stitches.  We just
assumed that they were dissolvable.  From what I have read on the FML I take
it the shot was wrong also.  Guzman doubled his weight in the first two
weeks from 2 lbs to over 5 lbs.  I don't think that he was loved before.  We
would really like another ferret, but money is fairly tight and the $200
price tag on the at the greenhouses and farm shops where they sell them at
is simply not practical.  I never buy my pets, there is always one needing a
home.  We presently have 3 dogs, 2 cats, and Guzman.  Believe it or not we
want more.  I never hear much about ferrets around here.  There is the Iowa
State University vet hospital here, has anyone heard good things on them for
ferrets?  Our dogs vet is a three hour drive, so if it is necessary to find
a good ferret vet, we may drive.  However, the closer the better.
 
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[Posted in FML issue 1994]