To Heather Jane:
 
        Yes, you can put them all on the same schedule.  Provided that you kit
is not a reactor to the distemper vaccine, it won't hurt them to get another
shot only four months later.  The body will react to the virus in the vaccine
just as if it was exposed to real distemper - it will attck, neutralize, and
most important - remember what distemper looks like.
 
        Concerning ear wash - yes  - the dog and cat variety is safe for
ferrets.  You can use ten drops or two based on the size of the animal - there
are no toxic substances in ear wash - just alcohol and a wax-dissolving agent.
 
--
Bruce Williams, DVM, DACVP              Department of Veterinary Pathology
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(202) 782-2600/2602
[Posted in FML issue 1176]