To the person that was diagnosed with allergies/asthma - were you tested specifically for ferret allergen? There is a test to verify if it is the ferrets you are allergic to and I'd recommend it so you can figure out if it is the ferrets or not. At this time of year there are many allergens in the air, in our homes, everywhere so it is possible you could be reacting to something other than the ferrets. What type of bedding and litter do you use for the ferrets? Do you have other companion animals? The ferret allergen test - Your doctor can have your blood drawn and send it to Mayo Clinic for 1 Allergen Specific IGE 86003. I have asthma. My pulmonary doctor thought I was allergic to ferrets but the test came back negative so we were able to move forward. A friend has allergies and asthma. She has ferrets, takes medications and keeps their room very clean. If your test comes back positive (and even if it doesn't since something is causing an allergic reaction) then you can talk to your doctor about medications. There are so many allergy and asthma medications available and many people with allergies and asthma that have ferrets do fine on medication. tle www.ferretfamilyservices.org [Posted in FML 5665]