re: cancers in ferrets. There is a survey being circulated with regard to Lymphomas (Lymophosarcoma) . One popular theory with regard to (any) farm raised ferrets, is that they are often neutered too early (most often at 4-6 weeks). This is thought to have adverse effects on their immune system, in that too early a spaying or neutering may inhibit the development of the immune system that might otherwise ward off such cancers. It is also being postulated that Lymphomas may be related to Aleutians disease. I'll upload Dr. Susan A. Brown's article on Lympohomas and on the survey being done... Persons wishing to take part in the survey should write to : Greater Chicago Ferret Association P.O. Box 7093 Westchester IL 60154-70943 PLease include a S.A.S.E. re: National Domestic Ferret Census Even though I've heard rumors of another such survey being done, We're forging ahead with ours. Cintrary to earlier reports, we will only be concentrating on the population of ferrets currently being kept as pets. Other surveys will be Targeted at Breeders, Retailers and Shelters. RE: The GCFA shelter The shelter is back in business. We're already getting some critters in from Cheeseland and thanks to those of you who sent donations... We still need fodd and liter. <oops... make that 'food' not 'fodd'... Rog [log in to unmask] [Posted in FML issue 0401]