From:
Caitlyn Martin
Date: 2002-10-11 14:31:10 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Vaccinating 'unhealthy' ferrets / distemper transmission
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Cc: ferrets@kansas.net
Message-Id: <20021011103110.46531523.whiteweasel@earthlink.net>
Hi, Shelley,
>
> Have you ever vaccinated a ferret with insulinoma, IBD, or heart
> problems, and were there any problems associated with doing so?
I can only respond about insulinoma. Our vet has vaccinated Lady Ayeka
since she was diagnosed with insulinoma at age four and there were no
problems. Podo and Kodo (both eight years old) had insulinoma surgery
and had their annual vaccinations after they recovered. Neither had
insulinoma symptoms or were on any meds when vaccinations were given.
Kodo had no problems. Podo had no problems with the distemper vaccine
(Merial Purevax) but had a very severe anaphylactic reaction to his
rabies shot. I have been given no reason to believe that the reaction
was in any way related to the history of insulinoma.
I hope this helps.
Best,
Caity and the notorious nine