[Moderator's note: Sal forwarded this exchange between himself and a vet
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>From: Sal
>To: Kate
>
>Hi Katie;
>
>I had gotten some info from you previously about flea prevention for my
>fuzzbuttt Baxter ( remember)?  Well the FML is all up now about
>heartworm.
>there have been different opinions & answers.  What's the scoop??
>
>Sal
>Computer Rescue Squad
>sal _ a @ computerrescuesquad.com
 
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>From: Kate
>To: sal
>
>heartworm is definitely something to be concerned about - ferrets can get
>it from mosquitoes just like dogs and cats can.  The commonly used dose of
>preventative is 1/4 of a small canine Heartgard pill or chewable once a
>month per ferret.  (other forms of prevention are ivermectin injections
>once a month or an oral suspension made with ivermectin injectable).  Hope
>this helps!
>
>Kate
[Posted in FML issue 3096]