Oh, I have the most horrible news! The green virus has arrived in New Mexico; apparently we've had at least a couple of different ferret families affected by it. We always knew it was only a matter of time. I keep thinking of Dr. Williams' advice to be afraid, be very afraid. I won't take my ferrets to shows for fear they might get it. Now I wonder: How do you protect your ferrets when you take them to the vet? The virus could be on the seats in the waiting room; on the counter in the exam room. Is there any way to take precautions? Linda [Posted in FML issue 1376]