Megan Leigh wrote on 8/1/01:
> Subject: Instant Shot Reaction
>
>I am wondering if I should not get her shots done because the 2nd time
>around is always worse and it could kill her.
 
Huh?  Out of all the FAQs that I have read over the past 7 years, I
haven't read that fact.  Where did you get your information?  I've had
one particular ferret that has reacted three times - either distemper
(Galaxy-D) or rabies (Imrab-3) vax.  The third time, we did pre-treat
with Benadryl.
 
From what I have recently read on the FML from an experienced shelter mom,
it is recommended to pre-treat and WAIT for 30 minutes for the med to kick
in before vaccinating.
 
Please remember to separate the distemper and rabies vax by two weeks and
do not vaccinate a sick ferret (general/unknown illness or with cancer).
 
If anyone would like a "Do's and Don'ts" on vaccinating a ferret one page
flier/handout, please email me at [log in to unmask]
 
Shari Gunter
Special Affairs Chair
Triangle Ferret Lovers club, NC
www.TriFL.org
Board Member
Ferret Guardian Rescue Haven, NC
www.FerretGuardian.org
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[Posted in FML issue 3498]