Someone submitted a somewhat strongly worded post a couple of days ago which I decided wasn't quite appropriate for the FML. Nevertheless, the poster voiced a couple of opinions which are interesting and deserves at least, some mention. Firstly: >When people post saying things like...my fuzzy is sick and bleeding all over >the place..WHAT DO I DO???...I have to wonder ... Well, I have to remind people that your veterinarians are vital to the welfare of your ferrets! I know there may be money problems, and sometimes a vet may not be 100% ferret-knowledgeable, but minutes count. If you think it's serious, it probably is! The many fine vets and experienced ferreteers on this list will be glad to speculate and amplify. But better to discuss why a ferret was ill than to discuss why it passed away. >I have to say that I am getting a little sick of the apperant attitude of >some of the shelter operators on this list...All that seems to come >across is that they are the only ones that know how to treat ferts properly Many shelter operators have LOTS of experience with ferrets. LOTS of knowledge. LOTS of opinions they have formed throughout the years. Sometimes conflicting ones. But I feel privileged that some good people care enough to share that knowledge. Nobody will always be right. Let's try to learn from our collective experiences but always remember that YOU are the caregivers for YOUR ferrets and are ultimately responsible for their welfare. >Thanks for letting me get this off my chest. Ditto. Bill FML moderator [Posted in FML issue 1671]