Front page article in Thursday morning's El Paso Times: PARVO VIRUS STRIKES EL PASO DOGS AGAIN by Bernadette Self ... The outbreak could surpass last year's deadly toll if pet owners don't vaccinate their canine companions, veterinarians said. . . ." QUESTION: is canine parvo virus contagious to our "most loyal friends" - ferrets? (I didn't see it mentioned in the FAQ - did I miss it?) It is already spreading in this area - I personally know of at least 2 dogs currently under treatment - one adult mixed shepherd, one a 6-week old rottweiler. We met the pup at the vet's when I took a ferret in for a distemper booster today. Many thanks in advance to any vet who can reassure / advise me on this. I've never heard of ferrets getting parvo, but I want to make sure. We have our club meeting next week, and I will pass on all info I can get about this. (I'm glad all of you vets are part of the FML! - you've been a valuable resource to us, and to many of our regular vets as well. Thank You!) Blessings, Carla & the Woozlemaniacs Rio Grande Domestic Ferret Club [Posted in FML issue 1508]