I've decided to have my 3 ferrets tested for ADV. Have an appointment this Friday for my vet to draw blood. I will send to United. Shortly after I adopted Parris, I learned one of her 8 cage mates died suddenly. No necropsy was done. I was told there were no apparent symptoms. The two boys have only been around their *shipping mates* as far as I know. The Little Kidd went from a pet store to a *home*, to being banned to the garage. When I picked him up he was frightened, cold and sad. Vet said he was all of 8 weeks old. All appear in good health at this point. I do go to the pet stores to check on various critters, am around other ferrets from time to time. So.. it's probably a good thing to know. One way or the other. Please wish us *negative results*, and that it doesn't hurt too much :(( In Touch, Ardith Parris, The Kidd, The Little Kidd mailto:[log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 3734]