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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2016 1:52:30 GMT -5
This does seem to be the case. I believe that there is a 20% survival rate if vaccinated, there is practically 0% if not. Truthfully, vaccinated or not be aware of the disease and where it is in your area, know your risks. If there is an outbreak in your area, be cautious, because even if vaccinated your ferret could contract it if it comes in direct contact with the disease. The virus is fragile. There are shelters who've managed to save some ferrets after an outbreak. Many aren't even sure why certain ferrets die while others do not. An outbreak is heartbreaking. ciao Well it makes sense though. Look at the out break at the Washington shelter. They had all vaccinated animals and 23 of them died. Not sure how many they saved but those others died. Though 20% is better than 0% it still isn't great. I have gotten to the point where 20% or not if the animal is going to get it it will. Most of the time I have read ferrets get it vaccinated or not, survive it, but have to be put down because of the effects neurologically. |
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Post by Heather on Aug 10, 2016 1:56:06 GMT -5
The neurological damage is often a secondary issue. I had actually mentioned it in my original answer and removed it. I hate coming across as fear mongering.
ciao
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2016 2:07:14 GMT -5
The neurological damage is often a secondary issue. I had actually mentioned it in my original answer and removed it. I hate coming across as fear mongering. ciao I wasn't trying to fear mongering anyone. Just trying to state a point. I also want to point out that on top of not great "protection" so to speak or the percentage here you also are putting the animal at risk for anaphylaxis as well. There is no guarantee that they will pull out of it. Sorry if I am being blunt or if I am incorrect please correct me. This is how I am looking at the perspective of all of this trying to make an educated decision. |
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Post by Heather on Aug 10, 2016 3:00:54 GMT -5
I didn't mean it that way. I meant that I hate coming across as the heavy. I want people to make an informed decision but not because I'm influencing them, I want them to make the decision based on the facts available. It's very hard to get clear unbiased information regarding vaccines. It's a hot topic, same as raw feeding vs kibbles.
Good luck on your investigation. It's not an easy one and the information has become even more difficult to get past the vaccine manufacturers biases and half truths
ciao
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2016 3:05:21 GMT -5
I didn't mean it that way. I meant that I hate coming across as the heavy. I want people to make an informed decision but not because I'm influencing them, I want them to make the decision based on the facts available. It's very hard to get clear unbiased information regarding vaccines. It's a hot topic, same as raw feeding vs kibbles. Good luck on your investigation. It's not an easy one and the information has become even more difficult to get past the vaccine manufacturers biases and half truths ciao I have a lot of respect for you. I may not know you personally but I do have a lot of respect for you. So I prefer to hear what you have to say. I hear and see the biases but then it's nice to hear a different perspective. That is something you have that's why I was asking you all those questions. In my last post was I making a valid point at least? |
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Post by Heather on Aug 10, 2016 3:25:42 GMT -5
Yes, you've got a valid point and one of the reasons why I don't vaccinate, unless I absolutely have to. I have dealt with vaccine reactions (life threatening), they too are very real
ciao
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2016 10:50:14 GMT -5
Yes, you've got a valid point and one of the reasons why I don't vaccinate, unless I absolutely have to. I have dealt with vaccine reactions (life threatening), they too are very real ciao Makes sense. I just wanted to make sure I am not missing any points. |
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Post by thefluffybeasts on Jul 5, 2017 2:07:53 GMT -5
I got my ferts vaccinated with the 6-in-1 canine leptospira which includes distemper and rabies, if i'm not mistaken. Most of them I did it as adults as they were rescues and I had no idea where they'd been but I had vaccinated some of my kits when they were between 2-3 months and some of them had some intestinal reactions, some mucousy poop  |
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Post by Heather on Jul 5, 2017 15:39:41 GMT -5
Vaccines should be given in a necessary method. Meaning...can they get canine distemper yes they can. Vaccinate for that disease and that disease only. One of my biggest issues with the present distemper vaccine being used right now is it's the puppy vaccine. Distemper/parvo....ferrets cannot get parvo so do not need the extra hit on their immune system. It's not good for them. Rabies should always be given as a separate vaccine at least 2 weeks after the distemper preferably months after the distemper vaccine. The more you overload the system, the more likely you're going to get a reaction.
ciao
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Post by racheltorres on May 16, 2018 15:27:34 GMT -5
I was told that different counties (I live in Illinois) require different vaccinations. This really only matters because I live in an apartment and they ask to see the vaccination records. My county requires rabies but not distemper, so they only get the rabies vaccine.
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