From:
"Sue Liszewski"
Date: 2005-07-13 04:04:13 UTC
Subject: RE: [ferrethealth] Bite!
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <BAY104-F25F2ACA0482F6AFA1404F7DCDE0@phx.gbl>
I would be more concerned with the possibility of infection. Everyone is
different with how they react. These are prob not as bad as cat bites but
if you are that deep you may req antibiotics. I guess it depends on how
good a relationship you have with your doctor and whether or not they would
report it. In most cases they are legally obligated to. I think you should
talk so a medical professional regardless, you can start anonymously and
just ask regulation questions so you know. Otherwise call your vet and find
out what the laws regarding this are there. Best of luck to you.
These can become serous in some people so be safe and informed.
Dr. Sue
>From: english24k@aol.com
>Reply-To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
>Subject: [ferrethealth] Bite!
>Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 22:23:27 +0100 (BST)
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>I did something really stupid today. My two dominant males were fighting
>and I reached down to pick one up and I got bit in the process. It's a
>pretty nasty bite with three puncture wounds almost to the bone. I have
>cleaned it with betadine. My question is should I get a tetanus shot? My
>babies are current on shots. I'm not sure if doctors here report bites and
>the city I live in has no regulations for or against ferrets. Will a
>tetanus shot even be warranted in a bite? My family say's yes, but I don't
>want to do anything that could put my babies in jeopardy.
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>Thanks, Donna and Gizmo
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