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sukiec@optonline.com
Date: 2003-04-09 18:06:57 UTC
Subject: distemper questions (vaccinating even though not in contact with other
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I've seen a ferret with that problem go from refusing to eat to literally being considered to be dying within 24 hours who then completely turned around in just hours (instead of dying) when needed Florinef was given. When that or Percorten is needed then that type of medical action simply is essential for survival. I don't think that I have ever seen such a dramatic turn-around any other time like that Florinef one. He got lucky since he was in such a bad way that it could even have been too close.
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From: suzi lambert <suziq-rn@attbi.com>
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Hi,
I was wondering, can distemper be contracted from other means than
direct contact with other infected animals (such as contaminated
fomites)
Or for example the bottom of a shoe and then brought into the house.
I know the virus is shed in conjunctival, nasal, oral exudates, urine,
and feces.
What about fleas (as vectors) transmitting the disease?
If this is a possibility and distemper is 100% fatal, seems like
vaccinating would be the way to go unless severe, life threatening
reactions have occurred (anaphylaxis)
One last question, one of my young ferrets had a reaction with vomiting,
bloody feces and lethargy. He was promptly treated since I wait at least
45 min in the vets office. But it was still pretty scary.
Will the next distemper vaccine cause a more severe reaction in him?
Also, how much benadryl should be used to pre treat ferrets before
shots?
thank you
suzi
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