>From: BUFFY <[log in to unmask]> >... I am a new ferret owner and my ferrets have not been to the vets yet. >I just can't aford it. . . We are owned by 9 ferrets, and just getting their yearly immunizations is an expensive propostion, so I sympathize with your concerns about vet fees. We have a ferret going in for surgery on Friday and that's another $150 we didn't really want to spend. However, for your ferrets sake, please take them in and get them vaccinated for distemper and rabies. Canine distemper kills ferrets, and I am sure you would hate to lose your little fuzzballs to something that could have been prevented. Perhaps someone on this list who is closer to you geographically can suggest a less expensive vet, or you can work something out with this one. Wishing you and your fuzzies lots of luck and good health! Sara and Kurt Petersen Spice,Daffnie,Fog,Preen,Jodeci,Cognac,Buddie,Danyel and Skotter [Posted in FML issue 1836]