From:
Gail Burlaka
Date: 2002-01-21 21:29:00 UTC
Subject: [Ferret-Health-list] Distemper and Rabies
I, for one, have 12 ferrets and about half of mine react VIOLENTLY to
Fervac-D. I DO NOT LEAVE THE VET'S OFFICE FOR AT LEAST 1/2-3/4 HOUR,
ALTHOUGH THE REACTIONS USUALLY OCCUR WITHIN THE FIRST 15 MINUTES. WE NOW
GIVE THEM A SHOT OF BENEDRYL BEFORE THE VACCINATIONS AND HAVE ALSO HAD TO
GIVE OTHER MEDS TO PULL THEM OUT OF THE REACTIONS. BE VERY CAREFUL. THE
RABIES DOES NOT USUALLY REACT - ONLY THE FERVAC, IN MY EXPERIENCE.
----- Original Message -----
From: "pupsnow" <pupper1997@a...>
To: <Ferret-Health-list@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 7:46 PM
> I recently had one of my ferrets to the vet (he is two) just for
> vacinations. He has already had these shots twice this was the
> third. On the way home he became so ill, he was vomiting constantly
> it was horrible. I drove so fast back to vet and they said he was
> having a reaction. I am now afraid to get any of my ferrets shots.
> Has anyone had this experience, is it really necessary to have these
> shots. I had a ferret for 10 years she only got the distemper,
> however now my vet says if I dont get the rabies also they would have
> to put him to sleep if he were to bite anyone. The vet also feels
> the reaction came from the distemper not the rabies. Any advice
> would be realy appreciated. Thanks Chrissy
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