For those interested, here is a recent article on ferrets. Given the recent chatter about the difficulty in administering shots and getting blood samples, I thought this might be timely. Please remember that passing on this type of information can possibly save a few ferrets!! Disclaimer - this is for those **qualified** to perform such tasks, okay? Otto G, Rosenblad W.D., Fox J.G., Practical Venipuncture Techniques for the Ferret, Laboratory Animals 1993 Jan, 27(1), 26-29. Abstract: As the number of ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) used in research and kept as pets continues to rise, so does the need for simple, humane research and diagnostic techniques. We have developed venipuncture methods for the ferret utilizing the jugular and cephalic veins. Using these methods it is possible to repeatedly sample moderate volumes of blood and to perform intravenous injections in both conscious and sedated ferrets. Any questions/comments, e-mail or post! Mark. [log in to unmask] [I believe Dr. Michael Taylor (Toronto, Ontario) has published articles on doing venipuncture in the front legs, and restraint techniques on ferrets. He was able to do intravenous drips 5 years ago....] [Posted in FML issue 0426]