>the vet apparently had another ferret patient *in the same cage with her* This is strictly my opinion - I am appalled that a vet would put *any* surgically-recovering pet - whether it's a dog, cat, ferret, or whatever - in a cage with another animal. Even mixing boarding animals is negligent- again, IMO. While the disease-carrying factor is a big issue, any pet recovering from any type of procedure should be alone! If an animal has a surgical incision or has been under anesthesia, why would a vet place one pet with another? If I found out my vet was doing that, I would switch vets. Debbie Riccio WNYFLFA Rochester, NY [Posted in FML issue 1638]