Zen writes: >The AFA requires vaccinations with USDA approved vaccines. That means >Fervac-D for distemper and, where required by law, Imrab-3 for rabies. Bill, My little girl, Cara Mia, (Ghengis Khan's daughter) had a moderate reaction to the Fervac-D last year, and an extremely severe reaction to the Fervac-D this year. We came very, very close to losing her even with pre-treatment. My vet recommended that we seriously think before ever getting her vaccinated again, as it's probable next time she would die. I have been showing her at the GCFA shows, but if she is not vaccinated again next year, this show will be her last, apparently. That is not a problem, but with the fairly recent outbreak of distemper in Milwaukee, I'm worried about leaving her vulnerable to the disease. She is very dear to me. I do occasionally take in ferrets that people don't want and find homes for them. I suppose it would be best to not do this anymore? Is ANY vaccine going to help protect her at all other than the Fervac-D? If she isn't vaccinated, I'm not really sure exactly how to completely prevent her from getting distemper, or if it's even possible. Thanks for any help and I look forward to seeing you in October...can I come introduce myself? Judy [Posted in FML issue 2803]