Last night two of my four ferrets had horrible reactions to Ferrevac.  This
is the FIRST time I've ever used that brand.  It was so bad that we thought
we'd lost them--no heartbeat or breathing, fantastically huge fiery red
lumps at the injection site, and collapse.
 
It took three shots of epinephrine each, but they are both running around
today like nothing has ever happened.  All four of my ferrets have the exact
same vaccination history.  The two that didn't have a reaction had NO
reaction, no itching, no swelling at the site, NOTHING.  The worst part is
that there was NO indication of a reaction for a minimum of 60 min after the
shot; for the average person that means that they're home and snug in their
cages, presumably "out of the woods" reaction wise, when it might come on.
 
I have heard a lot about minor reactions and swelling from Ferrevac, and
much less with Galaxy-D.  I only switched because of the recent formulation
change.  Needless to say, I'm switching back!
 
--Scariest day of my life.
 
Amy and the four fuzzies and their two terrier friends
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Amy M.E. Cada                            [log in to unmask]
Grad student, Behavioral Neuroscience, UT Austin
Asta-scottie; Wylie-wire fox; and their 4 geriatric ferret friends
RESPONDEZ S'IL VOUS PLAID!!!
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[Posted in FML issue 1566]