Hello everyone, I called a local vet's office about a rescue and was told by a new receptionist that he recommended descenting ferrets. I know this vet and was quite surprised to hear that from his office. When I spoke further with him personally he said he didn't have a policy on descenting but is looking into one. Last I checked into this, clubs and shelters recommended against descenting (unless the ferret had no control over foofing). As I recall, the reasons were that it did little to control odor (altering controlled most of the odor, the balance coming from just being a ferret-- oil glands in the skin etc.), was invasive, expensive, and could lead to rectal prolapse. Any printed materials your club has generated that address descenting I need to pass along to this vet. Thanks for your help. I appreciate it. Jeanne Carley Californians for Ferret Legalization (CFL) 410 Mountain Home Road Woodside, CA 94062 (415) 851-3750 <[log in to unmask]> http://www.ferretnews.org-- CFL Website CALIFORNIANS, YOU CAN FIND OUT YOUR STATE SENATOR BY VISITING THIS SITE!! CALL AND WRITE YOUR SENATOR AND GOV. WILSON--DON'T LET OUR BILL DIE! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For pure ferret fun, check out http://www.ferretcalendar.com [Posted in FML issue 2213]