From:
"Karen Purcell, DVM"
Date: 2002-10-11 00:41:16 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Vaccinating 'unhealthy' ferrets / distemper
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-Id: <200210110431.AAA09765@TheWorld.com>
Shelley,
>
> I have some questions for everyone on this list, especially the vets. I currently have 3 older ferrets - 5 1/2, 6 1/2, and 7 1/2. The 5 1/2 year old has IBD. The 6 1/2 year old has insulinoma and
> idea to vaccinate the fuzzies for distemper, preferably with PureVax. However, the exotic vet here at school (who is also on this list) is not comfortable vaccinating ferrets with compromised heal
> e
>
> So, my questions for you all are:
>
> Have you ever vaccinated a ferret with insulinoma, IBD, or heart problems, and were there any problems associated with doing so?
>
I make it policy NOT to vaccinate any animal with cancer or chronic
illness.
> Does anyone on this list have factual evidence of just how contagious the canine distemper virus (genus: morbillivirus, family: paramyxoviridae) is - if I truly can carry it home on my clothes and s
>
Depends on the area you are in. I've seen distemper in a kit, but
it was from a pet store and had been through a distribution center.
If you are in the midwest/west near reservations, it is rampant. It
depends on your geographic location.
Hope this helps,
-Dr. Karen
drkaren@theworld.com