From:
katharine@nettally.com
Date: 2002-09-26 13:49:43 UTC
Subject: Distemper Vaccinations
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <1845222.1033048183012.JavaMail.root@scandium>
Maybe this is common knowledge, but it's new to me. I would like to get input.
I am only talking now about farm-bred ferrets, such as MF or Path Valley. I have always heard that these ferrets purchased through pet stores have received their first distemper vaccination and are due for two more, then one annually after that.
I have recently read on another list that the distemper vaccination given at the "farms" is ineffective since it is given when they are too young. They should be given 3 distemper shots after purchase, not just two.
I would like to clear this up in my own mind. For instance, I got a little boy the end of July who was only 4-5 months old, from MF. His owner took him to my vet and said she didn't want him anymore. Assuming she had never gotten his vaccinations, we did two distemper shots, 3 weeks apart. Is he unprotected because I didn't do three? Should I take him back for a third one? Would I have to start over since his last one was in mid-August?
Katharine