To Rochelle and Dave (and Shadow & Fezzik): I can't speak of Vets in the Salem area but in case of emergency you might want to contact Dr. Paul Phenix, DVM, PA. Unfortunately, he's in Milford, NH, which is probably about roughly an hour's ride from Salem. If you can't locate a reputable (concerning Ferrets) Vet in Salem, then maybe you could at least give Dr. Phenix's office a call with any concerns you might have. I highly recommend Dr. Phenix, he's the only Vet we'll take our slinkies to. As is already known, we're now Ferret Friendly here in NH but Dr. Phenix is one of those kind souls who treated Carpet Sharks all along so he's a bit more educated in their care than most Vets in the area who just started treating them once they became legal. Well, here's the full info (hopefully you won't be needing it! 8-) : Care Hospital For Animals Paul H. Phenix, DVM, PA (603) 673-6101 Route 101 Milford, NH (Day & Evening Appointments, 24 hr. Emergency Coverage) As I said, hopefully this info won't be necessary for you! While I'm here... I just saw the cutest little silver-mitt kit last night! In the same Pet store that we got our two slinkies (females) earlier this year. Yes, he's a Marshall Farms kit (No flames please... 8-) but he has a great disposition and it was hard to walk out of the store without him! My wife also fell in love with him but she was the voice of reason, as we live in a condo and already have two daughters (10 & 8 years old) two cats and two slinkies and just found out a week ago that we have our own little (unexpected) bundle on the way (yes, the proverbial "rabbit" passed away!), another Ferret is probably not a good idea at this time! 8-) Yours in Ferret-ing (AND Fathering! 8-) ) Mark Ouellette [Posted in FML issue 0646]