If you got the vet from The FA list that's great. The big problem of taking at ferret to the vet in Calif. is getting a ticket on the way. I just moved from Sacramento and I also know a lot of people in the bay area. The vets will not call fish and game. So have no fear please take your baby to the vet. just get a good carrier and put a cover over it just in case. I would also get in contact with your local ferret club because they can be handy if some reason you do get turned in. I have been involved in hiding the ferrets from someone that was turned in. [Posted in FML issue 3385]