Ed would like to hear from people who have had experiences with Marshall Farms females who have gone into heat due to incomplete spay jobs. What can one do? The Ferrets NorthWest vet does not recommend mating, which may be ineffective, painful and dangerous. He says a re-spaying is best. What recourse does one have? Ed has spoken with Marshall Farms and they will reimburse you provided you have the following: a) vet statement/bill b) bill of sale from purchase of ferret c) MF "green card." The green card is especially important because imitators are tatooing ferrets with the MF trademark (two blue "dots" on the right ear) in an attempt to make people think the ferrets came from Marshall Farms. FNW has seen five MF females in this condition; three died, two were saved. Please address correspondence to Edward Lipinski Ferrets NorthWest 4321 86th Avenue S.E. Mercer Island WA 98040-4124 tel. (206) 232-1228 submitted by Kate Pappas [log in to unmask] Chris please note--no "editorializing"--the only opinion I'll express is: I wish dear Ed would get his *own* modem so he can go on-line for himself! Thanx for posting as he is anxious to hear from y'all. [Posted in FML issue 0715]