There seems to be a distemper epidemic in Long Island. Over 700 raccoons have been found with active distemper and euthanized so far this year. Normally that number would be about 30. Distemper is an airborne illness which ferrets are highly susceptible to. Please be sure your ferrets are properly vaccinated. Once they are infected, it is 100% fatal, there is no cure. Raccoons are found in every area, urban to rural. So don't think that you are immune. [Posted in FML issue 3596]