There are some amazing vets out there. But not many around here know what they are doing when it comes to ferrets. Some have been honest, and through a ferret knowledgeable sanctuary, an honorable vet has been most helpful and willing to learn. She actually says now..."Do you want to get your people on the phone while I am here?" I could share what seems unbelievable stories of experiences with several vets that pretended they were ferret savvy, but knew next to nothing about them. Really bizarre stuff. My ferrets came very close to death in their hands. I know of one that was a miracle to ferrets. But he went into business on his own. And I think he has lost his moral compass. I drive on major expressways...which I am scared to do...over 2 hours non rush hour each way...to a vet that I trust now for the important things such as surgeries. My vet team here that has worked with cats and dogs for years cannot even get an X-ray of a ferret. It is almost jet black. Nothing can be differentiated. I was billed. I paid the bill. I was told the ferret was not in pain and would be fine. They meant well. I drove for hours to have a proper X-ray took. The animal was making painful noises at the group of vets near me. He had cancer. It was not operable. We put him to sleep that day. The group of vets near me meant well. But they really do not know about much besides cats and dogs. That is a real and common problem around here. So sometimes even a second opinion will not be one that will help the ferret. I have lived with that hard cold fact for years. I do the best I can do. That is all I can do. [Posted in FML 6617]