From:
"sue thomas"
Date: 2007-03-04 15:44:27 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] rabies vaccines
To: <ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com>
Hi, I need some help, I am trying to do some extensive research into the rabies vaccine (Imrab 3) for several answers.
**One question is why does the company Merial suggest after first vaccine, a different amount of time for ferrets from cats and dogs? Cats & dogs can be done every 3 years since the shot is a 3 year vaccination and there is NO one year shot really. But for ferrets, they say do every year. I don't understand why, does anyone know?
**Also, have there been any documented cases of rabies in ferrets? If so, do you know where to find it? Also,, once infected with rabies, how long does it take to see signs in a ferret? How long would a quarantine time be for a ferret compared to the 10-14 days for a dog or cat?
**Is there any research still going on with this vaccine for ferrets? If so, will they ever get to the same recommendation as cats and dogs(3 years)?
**Merial suggest giving only to healthy ferrets, cats & dogs, what is the definition for healthy ferret? What I mean is, a very high percentage of ferrets or older cats and dogs have some health problems and usually not good, as we all know, in ferrets it's adrenal, insulinoma, and the list goes on. So what health issues in a ferret or any cat or dog, will justify no more vaccinations for that animal?
**And, I read somewhere and can't find it now, that the site of vaccination sometimes has caused tumors and or cancer in animals, anyone ever hear of this?
thanks,
sue
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