From:
sukiec@optonline.net
Date: 2006-05-14 23:31:56 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] RE: Flu issues. How long is normal?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Steam, steam, and more steam really helps ferrets with influenza.
These past posts will also help you
The YG in the numbers is because these are from back when we were on Yahoogroups before moving to Smartgroups.
http://ferrethealth.org/archive/browse.php?msg=YG10826
http://ferrethealth.org/archive/browse.php?msg=YG2137
reads
>Truly, ferrets do not share colds with humans - they can catch the
>flu, however. As a general rule, I don't usually prescribe any
>medication for ferrets who are eating and active, but if the
>congestion begins to impact on their eating, 2-3 drops of Afrin
>topically on the nose twice a day may help. The flu usually will run
>its course within 2-3 weeks.
>With kindest regards,
>Bruce H. Williams, DVM, DACVP
http://ferrethealth.org/archive/browse.php?msg=YG4053
Be SURE to read the Over the Counter Medicine CAUTIONS in the two of the posts mentioned.
-- Sukie (not a vet, and not speaking for any of the below in my private posts)
Recommended health resources to help ferrets and the people who love them:
Ferret Health List
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FHL Archives
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AFIP Ferret Pathology
http://www.afip.org/ferrets/index.html
Miamiferrets
http://www.miamiferret.org/fhc/
International Ferret Congress Critical References
http://www.ferretcongress.org
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