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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2014 21:11:22 GMT -5
So hubby and I have had pneumonia He got it first and passed it on to me. Being a teacher he loves to bring home all kinds of fun germs too me. Anyways I know respiratory illensses can be passed on to ferrets, so I am wondering how long I need to wait after I am feeling better to pick them up. I know I have seen that info somewhere but I can't find it.
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Post by bitbyter on Oct 21, 2014 21:52:26 GMT -5
I don't believe ferrets can get viral pneumonia, just bacterial. From what I've heard that usually occurs as a complication from other respiratory infections. If you are on antibiotics for your pneumonia then definitely keep your distance and do not cough anywhere near them. If they do get sick you need to vet as soon as possible as pneumonia can take them down very quickly. I also believe a chest x-ray is the only reliable way to diagnose pneumonia in a ferret as it is very difficult to hear. Some of the more experienced mentors / admins will be more knowledgeable in this than me. SherryHeatherkatt |
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Post by katt on Oct 22, 2014 1:27:20 GMT -5
They can get the flu but I'm not sure about pneumonia. If in doubt it's always better safe than sorry - have him stay away from the ferrets until he has been symptom free for at least a week and make sure everyone washes hands etc.
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Post by bitbyter on Oct 22, 2014 9:37:46 GMT -5
Well, I know they CAN get pneumonia. I'm just not sure if it is transmissible from humans.
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Post by Sherry on Oct 22, 2014 9:45:45 GMT -5
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Post by katt on Oct 22, 2014 13:18:31 GMT -5
Well, I know they CAN get pneumonia. I'm just not sure if it is transmissible from humans. That is what I was referring to lol |
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Post by bitbyter on Oct 22, 2014 13:31:27 GMT -5
I figured that Katt  Just clarifying. |
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