We want to be sure that we pass on as much information as possible as it occurs on the illness FACT is dealing with in Connecticut. We will use both the FML as well as our website to publish whatever we can when we have verifiable information to share. Once again, I can't begin to thank all who have contacted Vanessa and I with offers of information as well as moral, spiritual and financial support! When the chips are down, the ferret community is extraordinary! First, we still do not have a confirmed diagnosis. However, we are proceeding with treatment on the basis that this is canine distemper (CDV). I wish I could say otherwise...but all current indications are that this is what we are going to be dealing with. With referrals from a couple of sources, most especially Washington Ferret Shelter, we have placed all our ferrets on a vitamin and antibiotic therapy. We will also be adding interferon therapy once the meds are in hand next week. All results will be shared with the ferret and veterinary community. As for the 2 ferrets that are at our vet in supportive therapy, one is doing very well, SO FAR. He has actually improved. While optimistic, we also want to be realistic. We are very hopeful that we are ahead of the curve on this. But who knows?? Our second ferret is an elderly female. She is comfortable, but while stable, we are not seeing any change but it's only been 24 hours. Sadly, we may have a possible 3rd case. I went and took pictures of the 2 at the vets. You can see them at: http://www.ferret-fact.org/DistmeperImages.htm (Yes - it is mis-spelled, but I will "repair" once we have a confirmed diagnosis.) Shelter volunteers, adopters, and visitors are in the process of being alerted. We will also notify area vets once we have some definitive's. Ann Gruden Ferret Association of Connecticut [Posted in FML 7103]