On 7/20/00, Aileen N. wrote:
>Is it better to get the annual shots (rabies & distemper) early or late,
>as relates to the "expiration" date?
 
If you get the boosters after your ferrets immunizations expire you place
them at a bit of risk.  I think the risk of contracting distemper or rabies
due to vaccinations expired a few months is absolutely miniscule, but if a
ferret with an expired rabies vaccination bites someone and is reported it
could be destroyed vs quarantined.  The latter depends on where you live.
If the group discount is your goal, I'd move the guy due in Nov up to July.
Please note that I'm not a vet.  The definitive answer about the medical
aspects of early or late booster shots will come from your vet.
 
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Jim H
[Posted in FML issue 3120]