Hi all-- I posted a couple of days ago about respiratory illnesses and recieved no responses-- I might not have given enough information in my first post. So I'll try again. My roommate's boyfriend's cat has a respiratory disease that I think is probably kennel cough. Their vet, being French, did not use that term, but said it was a common disease in kennels and shelters (cat was from SPCA), and that when dogs get it they cough and when cats get it they sneeze. My question is, can my ferrets pick this up from my roommate's hands, clothes, shoes, etc? I did some searching on the net and found that it's considered extremely contagious, but not how it's transmitted. Anyone who can help allay my fears will be profoundly thanked. My roommate will be relieved if I don't change the locks on her while she's out, too ;) Regina and Cully and Amelia too! [Posted in FML issue 1882]