>From: David Pradarelli <[log in to unmask]> >...I have 3 healthy,happy fuzzies.They all need to go in for their distemper >and rabies shots and reading the post has gotten me a little scared.If one >of them have a bad reaction to one of the vaccinations how do you >know,secondly what does the vet do? Can they be treated? The specifics are better left to the vets, but a suggestion here: I gradually worked my 3 guys onto a staggered schedule where they get their distemper inoculations and annual physical in late March, and their rabies inoculations in early Oct. That way, the shots are ~6 mos. apart so I'll know what causes what symptoms, and the ferrets get to see the vet twice per year for the price of once. The rabies inoculation isn't exactly a full exam, but only the DVM can administer it, and he always gives the guys an inspection first. I figure he might spot something I've missed. Then I'll ask about something in particular, and he always takes a closer look. Taking in a medical FAQ and asking questions works too. Vets are predictable when it comes to animals. Apologies to the vet readership, swamp "Who, me officer? What's a ferut? These guys?? No, they're Polish cats." [Posted in FML issue 1901]