Hi everyone, Mark Prince here. As far as grief is concerned, we are mammals and so are ferrets. They are as smart as an 8-12 year old child and have more expressions of feelings then many of the humans I walk the sidewalks of life with. If you don't believe in herbs then stop taking 33% of your western medicines (especially digoxin for heart problems.) I have been a California Hospital Pharmacy technician since 1989 and am currently in college here in San Diego getting my Master's degree in Oriental Medicine. Comparing my acupuncture studies to the Herbal Medicine Curriculum I am required to pass, the acupuncture part is a snap! No one should be in favor of medicating people or animals in all cases of depression since there are many causes of short term depression, However I believe Mary Conley has spent alot of time in the study and use of Herbal Medicines and has probably tried the flower essence remedy she recommends with safe and effective results. I think short term herbal or western medicine therapy for both ferrets and people is a great and needed approach to health and better feelings, and for the record, 8-12 Tylenol per day over an extended period of time is a toxic dose. People have all sorts of opinions about health care; Acupuncture does or doesn't work, Herbs are better then Western Medicine, Chiropractic is better or worse then Western Medicine, Carbs. or No Carb. diets etc. Don't throw the babies out with the bath water, and find a knowledgeable herbalist and cross check their recommendations with your favorite Veterinarian, and in my slightly educated opinion, by all means consider short term herbal remedies for your fuzzies. And, Warning! If you really don't believe in Herbal remedies for depression, Never give Catnip to your Ferret's feline chew toy, as it will have no effect! :) bye for now. Mark, Peanut, and Yin-fu. [Posted in FML issue 4162]