The Triangle Ferret Lovers club of Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas of North Carolina is meeting in Morrisville, Saturday, October 18th from 4:30pm-6:30pm with ferrets that are non-aggressive and up-to-date vaccinated to plan upcoming events and activities. Directions are at our club website. Guest Speaker is Dr. Jay Mackie of Quail Corners Animal Hospital - Millbrook Rd, Raleigh (jointly owned by Hidden Valley AH - Lynn Rd, Raleigh). Topic: Geriatric Care of Ferrets Ferret Play time - 4:30-5:00pm (30 min.) Review Club Agenda - 5:00-5:30pm (30 min.) Guest Speaker - 5:30-6:15pm (45 min.) Adjournment - by 6:30pm I've provided Dr. Mackie with the following suggestions for his discussion. If you would like anything else specifically addressed, email the question and I will advise Dr. Mackie. 1. When is a ferret considered geriatric? 2. Semi-Annual tests to be performed, beginning at what age and why? 3. Special diet concerns. (Protein/Fat percentages.) A. Hard vs. Soft food. B. Duck Soup. 4. Arthritis. 5. Teeth cleaning. 6. Dry paw pad care. 7. Eyesight and sense of smell. Shari Gunter http://www.trifl.org [Posted in FML issue 2088]