Message Number: SG1618 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Ferrethealer@aol.com
Date: 2002-09-30 00:11:30 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Digest 29 Sep 2002 23:56:12 -0000 Issue 100
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <81.221d387b.2ac8f0b2@aol.com>

In a message dated 09/29/02 7:56:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ferrethealth-digest-help@smartgroups.com writes:

> I saw on one of the lists I belong to about someone giving their ferret
> "baby tylenol" I thought acetaminophen was toxic to ferrets??? Also,
> ferrets can catch the FLU but not COLDS from humans, is that right?
>

Ack! No, acetominophen in any form should never be given to ferrets, as a
tiny amount can cause severe problems. And you are correct in the flu vs.
cold issue.

Dr. Ruth
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