>A curious question here. Can ferrets get or carry lice that people get? Lice are species-specific. While a ferret could mechanically transmit a head louse in the same way that a hat can, they can't support an infection, so they should not be considered a source, unless the kids at school wear ferrets on their heads and swap them around (I probably did dumber things when I was in school). With kindest regards, Bruce Williams, DVM [Posted in FML issue 3575]