From:
kisdafur@attbi.com
Date: 2002-08-16 21:20:17 UTC
Subject: RE: vaccine schedule leeway and brand changes
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <7202173.1029532817532.JavaMail.root@scandium>
Hello,
There should be absolutely no interaction between the two shots. The only way to know 100% (and I strongly suggest it) would be to email customer service at both companies.
call (888) Merial-1
Author wrote:
> Hello. I have two questions about CDV shots. First, is it a problem if the second shot is a different brand from the first? The ferrets have already had a Merial shot. Do I need to check with my vet to make sure that they also use Merial?
> Second, how much leeway is there in when the second shot is given? 1 day, 3 days? I just want to confirm with someone other than the vet's receptionist that the date I scheduled their appointment for is okay.
> Ferret 1 -
> DOB 23-March
> First CDV and rabies shot on 10-Aug (age 20 weeks)
> Second shot scheduled for 29-Aug, 2 weeks, 5 days after the 1st.
> She won't need a third, right?
> Ferret 2 -
> DOB 12-May
> First CDV shot on 5-Aug (age 12 weeks, 1 day)
> Second shot scheduled for 29-Aug, 3 weeks, 2 days after the 1st.
> Will he need a third shot?
> I also have two others that will be age 16 weeks when they get their first CDV shot. The second will be given at age 19 weeks. They won't need a third short, correct?
> Thanks! I know I'm probably being a little too hyper about this. I just want to make sure I do it right.
> Renee