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Date: | Wed, 9 Apr 2003 11:06:57 -0700 |
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Hi,
I was wondering, can distemper be contracted from other means than direct
contact with other infected animals (such as contaminated fomites)
Or for example the bottom of a shoe and then brought into the house.
I know the virus is shed in conjunctival, nasal, oral exudates, urine,
and feces.
What about fleas (as vectors) transmitting the disease?
If this is a possibility and distemper is 100% fatal, seems like
vaccinating would be the way to go unless severe, life threatening
reactions have occurred (anaphylaxis)
One last question, one of my young ferrets had a reaction with vomiting,
bloody feces and lethargy. He was promptly treated since I wait at least
45 min in the vets office. But it was still pretty scary.
Will the next distemper vaccine cause a more severe reaction in him?
Also, how much benadryl should be used to pre treat ferrets before shots?
thank you
suzi
[Posted in FML issue 4113]
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