From:
wolfysluv@aol.com
Date: 2002-02-04 04:08:00 UTC
Subject: Re: ADV/Marshall Farms
Hello all, I wanted to post that for those of you who don't
quite understand what ADV is, I have a site that has a very concise,
accurate, easy, and straight forward explanation.
In case this is indeed an accurate test result I am writting to
also tell katie (and to remind anyone that finds themselves in this
position), to document, document document, please for your sake, and
for ALL our sakes. Having written records, reciets, etc of store
and date of purchase, birth certificate, dates of any vet visits and
vaccinations, etc all help. Having copies of that info, or to scan
it to share with the FHL and experts such as Dr Stepon, and
Stephenson is vital. Getting repeat tests, especially with
different tests, (blood, saliva, etc). Having copies of those
tests, and having them scanned. Any vet visits and statements is
good. This will help extablish thing in a more clear and scientific
way for the benefit of all ferrets. I know this is your baby. I
know you are paniced, and feel like you are in a nightmare. I'm
sorry for that. But you must try and to be strong and do these
things so that if the baby truly is positive OTHERS don't go through
this.
If this baby is indeed positive, the origin of infection must
be figured out in a valid way so as to protect others, and to
understand this disease more. God forbid if this baby is indeed
positive and was infected in a holding area etc.....where tons of
other babys are being held and shipped out all over. Do you
understand? Also, even if you are sure of the result.... try you
best to not assume things.... and just report the dry facts so as to
not cause a panic. Panic hurts people. Panic also hurts future
efforts in fighting this disease, and hurts reaction times (if
people are inclined to think any reports are just unfounded
emotional assumptions). Do you know what I mean?
If I sound cold, its because I have to be to stop from being
emotional, and to try and be as logical and helpful as possible.
I'm very sorry for you going through this, once again.
Wolfy
Please visit:
http://www.geocities.com/wolfysluv/adv-straight.html