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BW from FHL 667: another vax after reaction (pretreating)
From:
Sukie Crandall <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 29 Mar 2002 19:47:57 -0500
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>When my ferrets got their distemper shot a week ago 2 had a reaction to
>it for the first time.
>
>Their going to get their rabies shots in another week.Should the 2 that
>had the reaction be pretreated for the rabies even though they never had
>a reaction to it yet just to be safe.  What should they be pretreated
>with and how much?  What would be better, me or the vet pretreating?
>How long before they get their shot should they be pretreated?
 
Just to be on the safe side, yes.  2 mg of Benedryl - injected by your
vet 10 minutes before the shot - the safest, and the best way.
 
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, DVM
[Posted in FML issue 3738]

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