**The advice dispensed by myself in reference to FML postings is not meant
to supplant the advice of veterinarians who are in charge of the patient.
If the patient is not currently under the care of a veterinarian, the client
is recommended to take their ferret to one.**
 
>From:    Tetsuro Oka <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: vaccine question
>Dr.Dutton.
>A Japanese vet said that a vaccines made from certain strain causes
>reactions for ferrets.
 
Ferrets as a species are more prone to vaccine reactions than cats and dogs.
If you have been following the FML, this is the Fervac brand versus Galaxy-D
brand versus Fromm-D brand discussion and statistics.
 
In the end, I highly recommend all ferrets be pre-medicated at least 30
minutes before their visit with liquid diphenhydramine (Benadryl brand).
 
>From:    "Ladd,Peter" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Merlynn - Fleas
 
See the posting a few days ago about borax powder for flea control.
 
Mike Dutton, DVM, DABVP
Weare Animal Hospital
Weare, NH.
[Posted in FML issue 1552]