Okay, I know it's gonna be darned hard to beat my vet... but I reckon some of you may think that you all have better vets than I do!! If any of you are from Whangarei, New Zealand, I'd suggest you'd visit the Animal Health Centre at: 2 South End Ave Otaika, Whangarei (09) 438 8677 *MY* vet is particularly good for several reasons: 1. They like ferrets (important point!!) 2. They play with my ferrets and know them and their history. 3. They are willing to answer questions and concernes over the phone 4. They are willing to accept and ask for help if they need it (e.g. if they haven't a clue, they'll tell me, then make phone calls, read books, and get me to search on the 'net for answers) 5. They'll take in and read all the information handed to them, and study it. 6. They ask about my ferrets even when I'm calling them about something else 7. They visit me at my house 8. Most times they'll take my suggestions into consideration and tell me honestly if they agree or disagree (e.g. if I'm being a paranoid mama or have legitimate concerns) 9. They'll let me call any time of the day or night 10. They can now do blood tests 'in-clinic' 11. They don't mind when I come in to show off my babies 12. They actually LIKE looking at the stuff I brought back from the States 13. They don't mind me paying them off in payments 14. They love it when I over pay them 15. They can make some sense out of my ramblings 16. If one vet is away, all the vets like my ferrets, so they have all learned what they can about them 17. They're willing to learn 18. They're willing to check out other sources if they're unsure about information 19. They supply me with my ferrets food (Iams Kitten) and allow me to put *that* on tab too 20. If I raise a concern with them, they'll listen and address it when I ask - not put it off till 'later' 21. They know my voice on the phone (I haven't needed to say who it was on the phone since the first week I was with them!!) 22. If I drop in unexpectedly with an animal, they see me as soon as possible (generally fairly close to immediately!) 23. When I have to wait at the clinic for a while, they'll offer drinks, and will come out to talk (if there aren't other clients, of course) So.... if you think your vet can beat mine, I challenge you all to step up and brag about 'em on the FML - and let the world know just how good they are :o) Betcha mine's the best though ;o) Sam [Posted in FML issue 2451]