From:
Caitlyn Martin
Date: 2001-12-20 11:50:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Re: Distemper shot at same time as
Rabies shot?
Hi, Kathy,
> I have a question about getting my Ferret the Distemper shot at the same
> time as the Rabies shot. I think it was this list that I read in a post
> that said NOT to get the Distemper shot and the Rabies shot at the same vet
> visit? Did I read that right?
Exactly so. Let's say Willow has a severe reaction to the
vaccinations. How do you tell which one> If you give both at once you
simply can't tell. Considering that there are three different distemper
vaccinations available changing off could prevent a reaction the
following year, but what if the problem was the rabies shot?
Also, my vet mentioned something about some new research showing
efficacy of the vaccinations being best if they were given two to three
weeks apart. I may not have that quite right, but I know he has a
reason beyond reactions to give them separately.
Anyway, I hope this helps.
All the best,
Caity