Anne Ryan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>My vet will note each ferrets files that the Distemper shots have been
>given, even if I do it myself. I don't understand why the distemper shot
>is important to the vet anyway, only rabies is needed for a Health
>Certificate.
 
Maybe the rabies is the only thing needed for a Health Certificate, but
distemper is something that can cause a ferret to die a horrible, painful
and completely preventable death.  Also, distemper is highly contagious.
Keeping a record of regular distemper shots shows that your animals
haven't/won't spread the disease, and won't die from it, either (in most
cases).
 
Todd and the (Uh oh...It's Dr. Seuss!) Fuzzbutt Rodeo Clowns!
 
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[Posted in FML issue 2490]