From:
"Jeff"
Date: 2011-07-21 23:07:30 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Questions... on vaccines
To: <ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com>
Many people choose not to vaccinate for rabies, myself included, due to the extremely low incidence rate in ferrets. I feel that there is more risk in the potential for a bad reaction to the vaccine than in contracting the disease itself, especially with ferrets that do not leave the house other than to go to the vet. However, I also live in an area where the law does not require a rabies vaccination.
If you do choose to vaccinate against rabies, I would suggest that you do it at a separate time from when you vaccinate for canine distemper. If your ferret has a bad reaction, you want to know which vaccine he was reacting to.
For canine distemper, Merialâs Purevax is the only âprovenâ ferret vaccine, although Galaxy D used to be used regularly. It is not being manufactured any more. So you might want to request that your vet use the Purevax rather than any remaining Galaxy D that may be on hand.
Jeff
In Loving Memory of Neo, Trinity, Morphy, Possum, Pip, Pop, Sabrina, Minnie Mouse, Hunny, Misty, Frodo, Baggins, and Mr. Parker
Caring for Luna, Baby Girl, Dozer, Boomer, and Zoomer
On 7/21/11, mailto:roxy_yeares1985%40yahoo.com <mailto:roxy_yeares1985%40yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi. What kind of shots should I get my ferrets? I'm taking them to the vet
> and wanted to know an idea of what shots to ask for
Ferrets should be vaccinated for canine distemper and rabies.
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