From:
Debbie Hunton
Date: 2005-12-18 04:00:32 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Pros and Cons of Vaccinations Needed
To: Ferret Health List <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
Hello,
I am looking for any information that I can find on the pros and cons of
vaccinating ferrets against rabies and distemper. My mother-in-law has read
recently that vaccinating small dogs (like her chihuaha) annually may actually
shorten their lives, which is why I'm asking, and I'd love to see links to any studies
about small dogs or ferrets, because I'm not finding that info.
I know that vaccinating against rabies protects the ferret from beheading if it bites
someone. I also know that both diseases are fatal to ferrets. These are both very
good pros, but are there others?
As for the cons, I've mentioned one possibility above. There is also the possibility
of reaction, exposure to diseases from other animals while at the vets (always a
slim possibilty on any vet visit). Any other cons I don't know about?
I know many, many people have their ferrets vaccinated every year. I know there
are others who don't even know that medical science says they should. I'm sure
there are others that choose not to for one reason or another. I would love to hear
thoughts from everyone on this.
Thanks for all the health information you all provide to each other every day. I
read it all, and save much of it "just in case."
Debbie
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