Why is the dissemination of medical information with respect to ferrets so difficult? I know this is an area of constant research in human medicine and in the sciences in general. Is this difficulty something unique to ferret medicine or is it a problem with all 'pocket pets'? Is it that there is a lack of formal research, a lack of publications in 'prestigious' journals (ie: journals more likely to be read) or is it something else? I'm not sure anyone here can truly answer this question but it has been something on my mind of late. Of any group of peoples, your combined experiences may lend for some unique and insightful ideas about this difficult problem. Michaela Maurice College of Veterinary Medicine Ohio State University Class of 2002 [Posted in FML issue 2837]