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 Ferret Sun Catchers Shelter Fundraiser! http:/AnimalArtCrafts.8m.com [Posted in FML issue 3498]