From:
"Sue Liszewski"
Date: 2005-06-03 16:40:35 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] I found a ferret & I need help!
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <BAY104-F5C15B2BD60AA6E9EFDEAFDC070@phx.gbl>
DIPS ARE TO BE AVOIDED! Shampoo's and powders are generally safer for short
term use until one can get to a vet. BUT THEY MUST BE SAFE FOR KITTENS AND
PUPPIES! there are times when it is better to do something than nothing esp
if there are days before you can get vet attention.
Dr. Sue
>From: autumn_whispers2me <autumn_whispers2me@yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] I found a ferret & I need help!
>Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2005 05:55:36 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Our vet said to never use flea dip on a ferret, and in fact she said to not
>use sprays either. I agree with the moderator's note that you should
>definitely check with your vet first before using something like that.
>
>A local shelter (not a ferret shelter) had a puppy that had horrific fleas.
> They dipped the puppy---and the puppy was 'burned' by the dip. She's
>healed now, but she looked like she'd been in a fire, it was so bad. I'm
>not saying this will happen, but if it 'can' happen---I think I'd rather
>get Revolution or Frontline or something like that to take care of the
>problem.
>
>**I'm not a vet**
>
>"katali25@netzero.net" <katali25@netzero.net> wrote:
>I know my vet says that whatever you use on CATS, you can use on ferrets,
>so why not try a flea dip or bath - over the counter. My friend just used
>one on her cat and it killed all the ticks too!!
>
>Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved
>body,but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy cow -
>what a ride!"
>
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