>From: Linda Iroff <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Swollen vulva with discharge
 
We do not like to play vet especially over the net but...
 
>Belle is my almost 6 year old first ferret, a scrawny little girl spayed
>at 5 months old.  A few days ago I noticed her vulva was slightly
>swollen.  I know well what that probably means, but there is a slight
>sticky yellow discharge.  Could that mean an infection? ...
 
It is time for antibiotics but if we rember correctly (from Dr Weiss)
Amoxi-drops are not all that effective with "uterine" infections.  That
might mean that other infections in that area as well.  Any vet can
prescribe a good antibiotic such as Clavamox.
 
>From:    Melissa Thomas <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Distemper shots
>Hi, my male is in the middle of his distemper series.  The vet said he
>should have 3 normally.  But since he is3 months old he skips the first
>one.  This means he will get his second and third shot but she said he
>is too old to do 3 shots.  Is this right or should I tell her to do them
>anyway?
 
Your vet is right.  This according to information from a vet with United
Vaccines.
 
bill and diane killian
zen and the art of ferrets
http://www.zenferret.com/
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[Posted in FML issue 2265]