[Moderator's note: Sal forwarded this exchange between himself and a vet to the FML. (The vet gave permission to post it on the FML.) BIG] >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 -------- >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]