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From: williamsdvm@comcast.net
Date: 2002-10-16 00:48:39 UTC
Subject: RE: adrenal yearly shots
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <5059464.1034729319562.JavaMail.root@scandium>

Dear Jen -

Shots first, then in a couple of weeks, surgery. The stress of surgery may lower the immune system and prevent a good response to the immunizations if given on the same day.

Immunizatin will not cause any worsening of the adrenal condition.

With kindest regards,

Bruce Williams, dVM

Author wrote:
> Hi all,
> One of my ferrets just started showing signs of adrenal and it is also time for her yearly shots I am not sure if I should have the surgery first or should I give her her shots and wait for the surgery? or can the surgery be done the same day as shots are given? any advise would be helpful
> Thanks
> Jen