This is to the California ferret owner that wrote the STORY about not getting vet treatment for his or her ferret because you live in California. You are wrong! I live in California too. (That's why I posted anonymously) There is a law to protect vets treating ferrets. They cannot board your ferret but can vaccinate, examine and treat your ferret. I live in California and have ferrets. They all receive vet care. We have gone through adrenal disease, cardiomyopathy, enlarged spleens and all those things that affect fur babies. I have a good, ferret knowledgeable vet, an Emergency Vet and one I have seen for a second opinion. Any person who does NOT seek proper vet care for any pet is being neglectful. Would you deny medical care to other family members? If your friend lost her pet, I honestly believe that there is more to the story. Giving a fragile animal unproven alternative medicine without a consultation with a vet is hazardous. And any preparation that claims to treat and cure many conditions is suspect. For those who use alternative medicine in conjunction with traditional medicine, this, I feel is safe. But to not seek knowledgeable help, is foolhardy. I hope you will have a vet check your ferret and get advise on any underlying condition and well grounded advise. Mom to Snickers, Rocky, Rascal, Henry and Lucy. All my children DO have fur. [EY] [Posted in FML issue 5219]