From:
Steve Austin
Date: 2003-07-11 15:31:44 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Tick borne diseases
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <20030711.114901.3548.6.kazpat1@juno.com>
We have those diseases in America. Since most ferrets are indoors, and
are uncommon diseases anyhow, and
personally I use frontline, I don't know if it is really a major problem
seeing tick borne illness. However, good to know because I am sure
there are outdoor kept ferrets here- something to think about.
Patty
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On Fri, 11 Jul 2003 08:52:29 +0100 "Chris Lloyd"
<chris.lloyd2@ukonline.co.uk> writes:
> Common diseases carried by ticks abroad, such as babesiosis and
> ehrlichiosis, can be fatal in animals. Babesiosis attacks the red
> blood
> cells and ehrlichiosis the white blood cells, both may cause vague
> symptoms such as lethargy and anorexia initially however, basesiosis
> can
> rapidly become fatal if not treated quickly.
>
> Are these diseases found in ferrets in America? Chris.
>
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