Message Number: SG1803 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Ferret Wise Shelter
Date: 2002-10-13 15:36:35 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] RE: stray ferret quarantine questions
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-Id: <5.1.1.6.2.20021013113538.00ac83f0@mail.usaexpress.net>

At 03:19 PM 10/13/02 +0100, you wrote:
>Four of my ferrets are up-to-date on distemper vaccs, but Odin, who's
>almost 4 has suffered several severe reactions and on the advice of 3 vets
>is not vaccinated anymore. The stray has now been in captivity for 9 days
>and is still showing no signs of illness. If she was exposed to distemper,
>how long would it take for her to show symptoms? Longer than 9 days?
>
> > My brother's roommate brought home a ferret he found running loose last
> > week. > She has been in captivity since Friday, Oct 4th, and is showing
> no signs of
> > illness.
> > Is this a long enough quaratine? Should I bring her home, or is there
> > anything I'm missing?
> >

Vaccination coverage does not take effect until 15 days after - that is
what a vet told me!

Alicia

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