Post by Johnny and Demon on Oct 21, 2012 11:29:45 GMT -4
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Just a reminder that ferrets can get canine distemper as well.
There's a vaccine for them : Purevax® Ferret Distemper Vaccine (produced by Merial).
There is evidence that the immunity to CD may last up to three years. You and your veterinarian should discuss your ferret’s risk of exposure and the risk of adverse reaction to vaccination
Anaphylactic (allergic) reactions to CDV vaccine are as follow :
- Reactions occur in approximately 2 to 5% of doses administered.
- A ferret can have a reaction one time and not have a reaction after future vaccinations. Alternatively, a ferret that has received multiple vaccines in its lifetime can have an adverse reaction after its next vaccine. We do not understand this and have no way of predicting which ferrets will have a reaction and when it will occur.
- Young ferrets receiving their first vaccines do not have reactions as commonly as older, previously vaccinated ferrets.
- We do not understand why ferrets are more prone than other species to vaccine reactions but it probably has something to do with vaccine additives used to stimulate the immune system and preserve the vaccine.
- Merial’s Purevax® has no additives and yet vaccine reactions have been anectodally reported.
- The majority of reactions are not life threatening, but they can be uncomfortable for your pet and frightening to see. On rare occasions, the reaction can be fatal. Because we wish to avoid any serious health problems for your pet, we recommend the following guidelines when visiting your veterinarian for vaccinating your ferret.
- Allow enough time for your appointment to be able to wait for at least 30 minutes in the veterinarian’s clinic after the vaccination to watch for adverse reactions. Most vaccine reactions occur within this time period. These reactions often start with severe depression, bristled hair on the tail or vomiting and diarrhea.
- Weakness, rapid and shallow breathing, incoordination, collapse, or even a blue color to the gums (called cyanosis) can be seen. Streaks of blood may be present in the vomit or diarrhea.
- Watch for signs of a reaction over the next 24 hours after vaccination. Delayed reactions (those after the first 30 minutes) are usually milder than the rapid-onset reaction, and typified by lethargy and poor appetite.
- Most delayed reactions are self limiting.
- If your ferret has concurrent medical problems (e.g., heart disease or insulinoma), you should contact your veterinarian with any abnormal sign—even those of a delayed vaccine reaction.
More info about ferret and canine distemper : www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=674
Just a reminder that ferrets can get canine distemper as well.
There's a vaccine for them : Purevax® Ferret Distemper Vaccine (produced by Merial).
There is evidence that the immunity to CD may last up to three years. You and your veterinarian should discuss your ferret’s risk of exposure and the risk of adverse reaction to vaccination
Anaphylactic (allergic) reactions to CDV vaccine are as follow :
- Reactions occur in approximately 2 to 5% of doses administered.
- A ferret can have a reaction one time and not have a reaction after future vaccinations. Alternatively, a ferret that has received multiple vaccines in its lifetime can have an adverse reaction after its next vaccine. We do not understand this and have no way of predicting which ferrets will have a reaction and when it will occur.
- Young ferrets receiving their first vaccines do not have reactions as commonly as older, previously vaccinated ferrets.
- We do not understand why ferrets are more prone than other species to vaccine reactions but it probably has something to do with vaccine additives used to stimulate the immune system and preserve the vaccine.
- Merial’s Purevax® has no additives and yet vaccine reactions have been anectodally reported.
- The majority of reactions are not life threatening, but they can be uncomfortable for your pet and frightening to see. On rare occasions, the reaction can be fatal. Because we wish to avoid any serious health problems for your pet, we recommend the following guidelines when visiting your veterinarian for vaccinating your ferret.
- Allow enough time for your appointment to be able to wait for at least 30 minutes in the veterinarian’s clinic after the vaccination to watch for adverse reactions. Most vaccine reactions occur within this time period. These reactions often start with severe depression, bristled hair on the tail or vomiting and diarrhea.
- Weakness, rapid and shallow breathing, incoordination, collapse, or even a blue color to the gums (called cyanosis) can be seen. Streaks of blood may be present in the vomit or diarrhea.
- Watch for signs of a reaction over the next 24 hours after vaccination. Delayed reactions (those after the first 30 minutes) are usually milder than the rapid-onset reaction, and typified by lethargy and poor appetite.
- Most delayed reactions are self limiting.
- If your ferret has concurrent medical problems (e.g., heart disease or insulinoma), you should contact your veterinarian with any abnormal sign—even those of a delayed vaccine reaction.
More info about ferret and canine distemper : www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=674
We love you precious babies !