>From: Jacci Copeland <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: DISTEMPER VACCINES > >Hi all! What is the preferred ferret distemper vac these days? Fervac, >Galaxy or Purevac (is that the other one?) My baby has had reactions to >Benedryl in the past, and I'm trying to decide if it's worth is to >vaccinate her again. I keep reading confilicting reports on which >ferret shot is best & would like some FML input please!! Howdy. Ask your vet about trying dexamethasone SP as a premed alternative; it is an injectable (you can do it IM as a premed for ease of use) medication that is often used either as a premed, or commonly used as well in conjunction with epinephrine, etc as a treatment after the fact for a vaccine reaction. Hope that helps! -April AC, vet tech and ferret owner (with vaccine reactions under her belt, unfortunately). [Posted in FML issue 5203]