I'm a lurker....and I didn't save the post that was about the family with Giardia, and how they got it. I've had repeated bouts of it, with no outside contact other than Groceries. So I had some fruit checked by the Health dept that was marked South American grown (grapes). They tested positive. I almost never wash my fruit, but now I scrub it with a vegetable scrubber, and sometimes I use soap. Be very careful with food and water, as they are both carriers, as are all lizards, and most birds, Beavers, snakes, ect.. Also, I bet I'm not the only one who saw the Black Footed Ferts on TV...Boy, are they vocal! I love the list. I save every tidbit of info, and pass it on to my Vet...who is thankful for the extra knowledge and experience of ownership. My Family consists of: Precious :) the ruby eyed white Fert Face. Emmett the Otter :) I cannot explain his color...he seems to be a sable in reverse, dispite the name, he's a Fert Face. DiMarco...Min Poodle...Mascot of afore mentioned. Chain & Saw, SugarGliders....commonly known as "flying Ferrets with an attitude"! Cheryl...biped...manipulated by all previously mentioned Creatures. My Love and Prayers go out to all sick Fuzzies. [Posted in FML issue 1854]