>From:    Ruby Supe <[log in to unmask]>
>
>What do you guys really think of vaccinating ferrets?  I have just met
>for the first time someone who is against vaccinations, they claim they
>have been to 2 knowledgeable (as knowledgeable as you can get in some
>parts of Florida) vets who convince them that they don't need vaccines
>for their ferrets and that the shots they get as babies are good enough..
 
Dear Ruby;
 
99% of all ferrets need vaccinations.  The other 1% don't get vaccinations
for a variety of reasons(e.g. medical,) but their owners are very careful
with them and any outside exposure to a disease.
 
How this other person could believe such a thing is beyond my scope of
comprehension.  I truly believe that not having your pet ferret vaccinated
verges on a sick kind of cruelty.  This is just my opinion.
 
I grew up in Florida and know many people there now.  I know no vets that
would give out advice like that.  If the vets in this persons area are not
very knowledgeable, then I suggest this person find a more knowledgeable
(preferably ferret knowledgeable) vet.
 
Donna(and my 7 fuzzy owners)
[Posted in FML issue 3799]