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From: Ferretwise
Date: 2002-02-16 11:32:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Conjunctivitis Questions

Did your vet perform a culture on the infection?

It is getting worse to be seeing coughing etc. At this point I would
A- segregate the ill ferret from the others - , conjunctivitis is contagious
B- consider whether a recheck is warranted - canine distemper can also
start with these two symptoms-- are the distemper vaccinations up to
date in your business? If not the have blood drawn and sent out for titer
check ASAP!

If neither of these pan out - then there may be a retro bulbar tumor
present -- again your vet would need to look into this for you. Best
wishes coming your way!

Alicia

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