We have had at least three MF ferrets this year with uterine remnants that precluded swollen vulva. I don't remember that we had this problem in the past. Perhaps MF has changed procedures, techs, or something else profit related. The only way that I can see to regulate the age at which ferrets are transported is through federal legislation. I have advocated this in the past but shelter priorities preclude getting something done about it. If they couldn't ship them until they were at least 2 or 3 month old they would have no incentive to spay them so young. I think that Karen McCarthy, our representative from KC area, would be willing to sponsor or co-sponsor something of this sort. Ideas? Energy? Bobbi McC, Shelter Directress and Benign Despot <+:-) [Posted in FML issue 2543]