I will not get involved in the ADV discussions because I know NOTHING about the disease and NEVER post on things that I know nothing about or pretend to know about - that is very dangerous. What I do know is that I am now VERY concerned about the ferrets I obtained from Judy Moon and now, I guess I will have them tested for ADV. I got my ferrets BEFORE Judy obtained any of the questionable stock, but I am scared that any ferrets could be exposed unknowingly to this disease and I do not know that the parents of my ferrets are of "safe" non-ADV origin. Making an appointment ASAP! This is not the first health warning I have seen that involves Moonsong Ferretry. About three months after adopting my kits, I got an email from Judy stating that one of her ferrets has giardia and that we should all get our ferrets tested. Yes, I know giardia is not life-threatening in its earliest form, but I ran out and did this (negative results). The point that I am making here is that you need to investigate a breeder's reputation and past health records PRIOR to adoption. I understand that Judy would never knowingly adopt out an ill kit so this is not a post to "bash" her over that - it would not be fair. Any breeder though, who knowingly does not come forward with information is not a breeder that I would say "loves ferrets". I cannot email Judy privately because she and I had a dispute over some local ferret association business and as a result she blocked me from her email. Another bad idea since she should be available to all prior adopters to track the health of her offspring - which she tells you she does when you adopt. I will not spend long distance dollars to contact her when email is available. This is confusing to me. I know that Nicky had some problems with hind-end weakness and Judy was taking him from vet to vet, awhile back trying to determine what was wrong. He recovered but as I recall, she posted that he was still limping. I wonder if this was related to the ADV stuff? Is this a symptom? I *think* the vet finally diagnosed it as an infection or something in his spine? Not sure and I don't want to mislead anyone. I wish the best for both Judy and Trish and hope that no other ferrets test positive for ADV. I do think this post is fair and that it is not "slanderous" or a flame. I just wanted to share my experience on this issue and the fact that I am now a little worried about my own ferrets, who I absolutely adore. Whatever transpired on the other board, I do not know about. Take care. [Posted in FML issue 2954]