From:
"Roger Vaughn"
Date: 2002-07-10 23:31:43 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Distemper vaccine-vet check ,et al
To: <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
Message-ID: <4432.192.168.132.34.1026343903.squirrel@webmail.seaconinc.com>
> I bathe them about every 10 days to two weeks,I alternate between a
> ferret flea shampoo and a moisturizing shampoo, I find no more than
> a couple of fleas on any one of them. They are still scratching
> like crazy, no hair loss. Can a drop or two of the canine
> "advantage" be used? I am guessing probably not, but thought I
You might want to cut back on their bathing some. Bathing them too
often dries out their skin and could contribute to their itchiness. It
also makes them over-secrete the oils that make them smelly. Usually
no more than once a month is sufficient. I actually bathe mine only
when there's a special reason for it.
Washing their bedding frequently - like weekly - is a great idea though.
Sure, you can use Advantage. You will want to use .1 ml for a dose.
That's going to part of a tube - it's a quarter of a kitten tube, but a
smaller part of a dog tube. Once opened, you can keep the rest of the
tube for later doses. You might want to ask your vet for a 1 ml
syringe (without needle) to help get the right amount. Some owners
like to get the largest tubes made as it ends up being cheaper per dose.
I am not a vet.
Roger & the Fibonacci Ferts