>I have been contacted by a individual who has a ferret that has a
>confirmed diagnosis of FIP. It is similar to FIP in cats. From what
>I understand it is a type of coronavirus that is relatively new in
>ferrets. It is not known how it is spread or how it is contracted.
>I've been told that a Dr. Ramsell (sp) is conducting experiments to
>come up with a diagnosis protocol as well as some type of treatment.

Mary - Dr Katrina Ramsell (she is the main DIMS researcher, too) is
the one I would recommend you (or your vet) should talk to. She did a
great presentation on what info she had at the AFA Vet Symposium last
October, but I don't know if she has anything published, yet.

Her info (from the AFA Vet List):

Southwest Animal Hospital
Veterinarian: Katrina Ramsell, PhD, DVM
Beaverton, OR 97008
(503) 643-2137

She works with Dr Mark Burgess. Great vets, both of them.

Good luck and I'm sorry to hear about your little one!

Mary

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