From:
sukiec@optonline.net
Date: 2006-06-29 14:30:01 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] oral chemo tip
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Something a friend just wrote elsewhere reminded me of a little (but useful) note that we learned when giving oral chemo (one of the original Jeglum protocols for ferrets, and this was maybe 12 to 15 years ago).
The tip: do NOT stand in front of the ferret. Stand to the side or behind. Why? Because I was standing in front when the ferret immediately vomited back the chemo drug -- completely into my mouth -- as I was reassuring him. Steve and I recall that even with that small amount and immediate spitting and rinsing the docs had me be careful to avoid any disease exposure to be safest, but not exactly what was done.
It is just a little thing, but one of those little things that matters.
It is also a good tip if giving a ferret any med which carries hazards for humans or to which you are allergic.
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