Deborah W. Kemmerer, DVM West End Animal Hospital 103 SW 140th Terrace Newberry, FL 32669 (352)332-4357 I think FML'ers need to know that vets have to be EXTREMELY careful about diagnosing and making recommendations, and we may have to become even more conservative. The AVMA has just published cautions and caveats, including the fact that a veterinarian probably is not licensed to practice in the state the person asking the question lives. That can make it practicing without a license, and the AVMA is warning us not to respond to questions or diagnosis and treatment on the internet or via email. This promises to make things more difficult for us and for you. Unfortunately, our society has become so litigious that we have to "cover our butts" for almost anything we do. Therefore, I urge you NOT to depend on vets answering your diagnosis questions, especially in a life-threatening situation. Always talk to your vet first, and then he or she can contact "ferret-wise" vets for consultation. Debbie Kemmerer DVM [Posted in FML issue 2250]