PLEASE READ and Please be aware of the seriousness re: AVMA Veterinary Law 'Draft' proposal. It will likely have *many* ramifications affecting just about everyone who goes to a vet - including the vets. I say this because it will no longer be possible to us to consult with a holistic vet via the telephone or internet --if this 'Draft' is accepted, as is. As I read that 'Draft', it will be illegal for anyone to even *recommend or offer advice* about *anything* having to do with animals - *unless* the one who is *asking and receiving* the info is a Licensed Vet. THIS WILL HAVE MAJOR imnpact on rescues & shelters, on those first time owners who are in question of vet necessity. Ramifications are that no one will be able to answer questions else be sued, or fined. AS Ferret education is barely broached in veterinary curriculums this will KILL more of our beloved ferrets than save them. Please check the site, read the information and weigh my insight. Am I wrong? Read the proposed Law, and let me know. http://www.avma.org/education/mvpa/default.asp I would appear, that if this proposed Law 'Draft' goes through as is, any of us who suggest helpful treatments which worked for our animal companions -- and all the lay professionals who do so -- will be *prohibited* from that, *and* dealing with others' animals. Why? Because, it will be "Practicing Veterinary Medicine without a License" and therefore, illegal, placing any non-vets subject to prosecution and fines. Know any professionals who are not vets, but very good in their particular field? Folks such as: Herbalists, Chiropractors, Homeopaths, Lecturers, Aromatherapists, Holistic Care Consultants, Flower Essence Therapists, Animal Massage Therapists, Essential Oil Therapists, Reiki practitioners, Distance Healers, TTouch practitioners, etc, -- anyone who does almost anything with regard to animals in any mode - including telephone, electronic, etc, -- and is not a Licensed Veterinarian, is off limits to us --UNLESS we let our concerns be known! Updated info is at the following Page: http://www.itsfortheanimals.com/AVMADFT.HTM [Posted in FML issue 4045]