From:
ferrethealer@aol.com
Date: 2007-08-05 18:41:29 UTC
Subject: Boosters and titers Re: [ferrethealth] Digest Number 866
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
In a message dated 08/05/07 5:48:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com writes:
I also have a question on this subject please. I was told that since I have
not had my ferrets vaccinated against distemper before and don't know their
history of previous vaccinations since they are all rescues that I should
get the initial distemper shot and then another one in 2 -4 weeks to make
sure their titers are high enough. I am going to start fostering ferrets
that come in from our local animal control and want to make sure they are
all safe. Lots of the ferrets come in as strays. Thanks for any help.
**That certainly is the standard recommendation, and one that I have given
multiple times. The titer, since it is not yet proven what level of titer can
be safely considered protective, is something that you need to decide on
personally, with consulting with your veterinarian, as to whether it it sufficient
for you to consider them protected if they have a high titer. Drawing blood is
safer than vaccinating, in most cases.
If they have a low titer, you can be certain that you need to boost the
vaccine. If they have a high titer, you need to make a decision for them.
At this point the only way to be sure that they are protected is to booster
their vaccine as directed. Titers are a guide, right now, not a guarantee.**
Dr. Ruth
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