I just got a phone call from Beth Lambert, P.R. Manager at the Animal Medical Center, 1-212-838-8100, giving permission for me to reprint this information on the FML. Anyone else wanting to use it MUST also contact Ms. Lambert who says that she prefer that you phone her through the above number for permission. (Bill, she is going to contact you to see the issue with this post in it.) From (new format from the old newsletter so new numbers) "AMC News" vol.1 issue 2, Inset titled "Common Signs of a Pet Emergency" to be found within article titled "Emergency Care: 24-Hours a Day 365 Days a Year": Common Signs of a Pet Emergency: Seizure lasting longer than 3 - 4 minutes Straining to urinate Blood in vomit, stool, or urine Lack of consciousness Vomiting more than 4 to 6 times in 12 hours Non-productive vomiting Difficulty breathing Bloating of abdomen Lack of coordination in limbs or inability to stand Excessive blood loss from injury Squinting, painful or red eye Any animal suffering a significant trauma (even if they appear to be fine to you) My comment: The Animal Medical Center is both a top center for treatment and for improving veterinary care world-wide and they do have people come in even from other continents with well loved critters. It's a marvelous place with wonderful people. This list is a general one so ferret-specific suggestions welcome on the FML so that you can teach all! [Posted in FML issue 2983]