It is all too common when ferrets enter a new environment (shelter vs family home) to find the stresscausing indicators of gaging reflex, vomiting or diarrhea . When ferrets enter our shelter and a determination is made that they are in transition and demonstrating the above symptoms we have begun using the following homeopathic remedy with 100% effectiveness thus far. Nux Vomica 30X tap 1-2 tabs from bottle into a spoon and crush thoroughly with another spoon. Add aprox 1/2 tsp of water and use dropper to administer. (Note 1 tab is sufficient for a kit or small female otherwise 2 tabs seems to be very effective with no side effects). After administering this remedy the ferrets have in all cases voluntarily taken fluids and or eaten within 1 hours time with no reoccurence of the initial symptoms demonstrated. I would like to hear from any other vets or shelters who are successfully working with homeopathic remedies, and will appreciate any assistance or information which might be forwarded. [Posted in FML issue 1432]