Most of the time when a pet store tells you good things about MF ferrets the reason is because they sell Mf ferrets and want you to buy them. In my life I have never heard a vet do so. The reason is because MF ferrets are very inbred meaning the risk for many diseases runs higher in them. Many times MF ferrets die at younger ages because of that. And about the whole selling them for reaserch thing, many people don't seem to quite understand that. When it's companies that make pet products and treat the animals humanley this is not quite as bad. Lots of times they are sold to other companies who test for other reasons. Some cosmetic companies still test on animals, medical companies, and other things along those lines. Summed up, Mf doesn't care who the ferrets are going to or why they are going there, they just want a profit. As you can tell, I am probably the most anti-MF person that you are ever going to meet. I buy and suggest Path Valley Farms. There ferret food is also great. You can go to www.pathvalley farm.com for more information on this great breeder. Merry Be!!!! Dooks, Slinks, and Wardances No trees were harmed in the production of this message. However, a rather large number of electrons were somewhat inconvenienced. Misato wants you to join the UN P.S.- MF sells ferrets for fur. Enough Said. Merry Be!!! [Posted in FML issue 3506]