From:
Sukie Crandall
Date: 2003-05-07 17:31:38 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Update on 2 Sick Girls
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-id: <a0521060cbadef37535df@[10.0.1.22]>
>Hi, Carol,
>
>> The second vet (who we were assured was knowledgable about ferrets)
>> didn't even know that ferrets can get earmites!
>
>Then, with all due respect, that vet doesn't know ferrets despite the
>assurances. Ear mites are common. If he or she doesn't know about
>common conditions, how will they deal with uncommon ones?
>
>> At their last appointment she prescribed ear drops, (without doing a
>> slide) - Canaural.
>
>I cannot comment on this mdeication, but I know that the vets in this
>area use Trasederm (sp?) /Ivermectin to treat ear mites.
>
>All the best,
>Caity and the non-stop nine
>
>
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