There are several inexpensive vet books that you can give to your vet who knows nothing about ferrets. The first (and I hope it is still available) is a booklet called "The Domestic Ferret Veterinary Handbook" which has been published by FAIR (the Ferret Adoption, Information, and Rescue Society/Shelter) at P.O. Box 952, Westmont, Illinois, 60559. The 1995 edition (4th) is a cost of $2.00. This is about a 25-page booklet with technical vet specifics, and an excellent reference list of other readings. Another excellent source of more basic ferret care (including shots, major diseases, nutrition, housing, etc.) is the Ferret Owner's Handbook, put out by the Ferret Lovers' Club of Texas, P.O. Box 286, Bedford, TX 76095-0286 or contact them at [log in to unmask] and post a message. This handbook is a 50-page spiral bound guide and costs $10 (including shipping) [or $8 for FLC-TX members]). Finally, the ferret FAQ that can be requested from this list is an excellent source of information. - Erika (and the magnificent 7) [Posted in FML issue 1730]