From:
Ferret Wise Shelter
Date: 2004-10-23 02:05:49 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] bacitracin
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-Id: <5.1.1.6.2.20041022220354.024ec8d0@mail.usaexpress.net>
At 08:17 PM 10/22/04, you wrote:
>Hello,
>I was wondering if bacitracin zinc ointment is safe to put on ferrets?
Hello Suzi-
Bacitracin in not a good topical. If placed where it can be ingested by
this ferret or a companion it can severely damage the kidneys. I would
continue with the silvadene if it were me. If you are fearful of infection
go back to the vets fora cleaning! My two cents
Alicia D, vet tech
www.ferretwise.org