Bird flu and pets: http://www.dvmnewsmagazine.com/dvm/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=322315 --- Compounding Pharmacies: <http://www.smartgroups.com/vault/ferrethealth/ReferenceShelf? viewtype=Detailed&shownum=20&sort=type&dir=asc&startrow=1> for the whole reference shelf or for the compounding pharmacies (Many ship.) list itself: <http://www.smartgroups.com/vault/ferrethealth/ReferenceShelf/comp_pharm.html> --- ADV info: DEFINITELY read the article in the May/June issue of Ferrets Magazine! I can not recommend it highly enough for the most comprehensive, up to date, and comfortable read on ADV! Given how very particular I am that is saying a huge amount! --- One grape should not hurt (I hope.), but all should be aware that acute kidney failure has been documented in ferrets (and some other animals in Carnivora) who have had several grapes or raisins at one sitting. This also means that it is important to make sure that these are not in ferrets' stashes. See past FMLs by using the FML Archives (addy in every day's header) to learn more. Esp. see Danee Devore's posts from March 15th, 21st, and 22nd if I have the dates right for the most actual information and links to more. I do not know if the effect is greater in those who already have kidney disease, but the ferrets discussed did not. Despite your ferret's hisses I am patting you on the back right now! --- Yes, we have had ferrets who fed toy animals, and ticked them into the bedclothes in cold weather. If you normally provide treats in one location don't be surprised if your ferret brings that favorite toy to get a treat when you decide that the ferret himself/herself has had enough. -- Sukie (not a vet, and not speaking for any of the below in my private posts) Recommended health resources to help ferrets and the people who love them: Ferret Health List http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/ferrethealth FHL Archives http://ferrethealth.org/archive/ AFIP Ferret Pathology http://www.afip.org/ferrets/index.html Miamiferrets http://www.miamiferret.org/fhc/ International Ferret Congress Critical References http://www.ferretcongress.org [Posted in FML issue 5242]