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Zen writes:
>The AFA requires vaccinations with USDA approved vaccines. That means
>Fervac-D for distemper and, where required by law, Imrab-3 for rabies.
Bill,
My little girl, Cara Mia, (Ghengis Khan's daughter) had a moderate reaction
to the Fervac-D last year, and an extremely severe reaction to the Fervac-D
this year. We came very, very close to losing her even with pre-treatment.
My vet recommended that we seriously think before ever getting her
vaccinated again, as it's probable next time she would die. I have been
showing her at the GCFA shows, but if she is not vaccinated again next
year, this show will be her last, apparently. That is not a problem, but
with the fairly recent outbreak of distemper in Milwaukee, I'm worried
about leaving her vulnerable to the disease. She is very dear to me. I
do occasionally take in ferrets that people don't want and find homes for
them. I suppose it would be best to not do this anymore? Is ANY vaccine
going to help protect her at all other than the Fervac-D? If she isn't
vaccinated, I'm not really sure exactly how to completely prevent her from
getting distemper, or if it's even possible.
Thanks for any help and I look forward to seeing you in October...can I
come introduce myself?
Judy
[Posted in FML issue 2803]
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