> From: Bill Gruber <[log in to unmask]> > Subject: Ivermectin and ear mites > > Several issues back, a few people mentioned that although Ivermectin can be > used as an ear-mite medication in ferrets, few vets recommended such usage. The way my vet described the situation to me is that it is basically overkill. The drug is toxic, and it doesn't do any better job than other ear-mite medications. So why use a toxic drug when you can just, basically, drown the suckers just as effectively? I don't remember his whole argument, but he convinced me at the time. Since it doesn't kill the eggs you have to use several doses. So it's not even a one-shot vs. a month of drops deal. Also, you generally don't need to pay for an office visit to get e ar-mite drops, just stop in and ask for them. Ivermectine shots could get expensive. I really don't see much need for them unless for some reason you're schedule is constrained so much you can't give drops every other day for a month. This isn't an issue that I've heard a lot of strong feelings about, this is just my personal opinion. > From: [log in to unmask] (C-Shell Super User) > Subject: Mystery Virus Mystery? > > What ever became of the Mystery Virus. I assume that either one of two thing Georgia Bailey was monitoring it pretty closely, and said that she would be happy to discuss it with people. Give her a call at 804-887-5688. I believe it's under control, but I haven't heard anything for certain. Let's not flood her with phone calls, John, if you could please post your findings we would appreciate it. I am only posting her number publicly because 1. she offerred and 2. if anyone has any problems, they really don't have time to ask through the list. You could also call Freddie Hoffman, head of AFA's Health Affairs committee, 301-983-3187. Sorry I didn't catch either of your other posts. School just ended for me, and I was pretty stressed for the last month. I got pretty behind on my correspondence. (I never just "blow people off", even if I'm really angry at you, so if I owe anyone a letter, PLEASE send me a reminder!) That reminds me, C.L., no I'm not mad at you and I never was. Friends are bound to disagree sometimes... :) - Nancy Nancy Hartman CIS graduate student [log in to unmask] U. of Delaware President and founder, Delaware Valley Ferret Club Owner of Percy, Bree, & Popcorn, the ferrets [Posted in FML issue 0481]