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Post by ttfr on Feb 9, 2011 16:15:07 GMT -5
Can you order the purevax d and give it yourselves?
thanks, Cara
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2011 17:07:18 GMT -5
Most likely not. And even if you could, it isn't advisable. You want a vet to be present, especially if they have a bad reaction.
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Post by joan on Feb 9, 2011 17:30:15 GMT -5
You can only get Pure-Vax from a vet. Unless you're experienced at giving shots and know how to handle reactions, I don't recommend doing it yourself. I've been giving my own shots (except for rabies) for more than 40 years and have never yet had a reaction, either in dogs or ferrets, but then I only do minimal vaccinations.
If your ferret has had one vaccination at over 5 months of age, it almost certainly doesn't need any more. There is plenty of evidence that one shot given when maternal immunity has completely dissipated and the animal's immune system is mature will give protection for at least 7-10 years.
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Post by Sherry on Feb 9, 2011 19:24:45 GMT -5
I just wish all our vets would believe that, Joan !
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Post by joan on Feb 9, 2011 19:46:07 GMT -5
You and me both!! But then there wouldn't be nearly as many sick animals with weakened immune systems due to overvaccination. Both the vet clinics I use are in full agreement with my minimal vaccination program, and I do think many vets are coming around to realizing that pets don't need yearly vaccinations.
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Post by Sherry on Feb 9, 2011 19:52:26 GMT -5
Personally, I can't wait til they ALL reach that :/ I do minimal vaccinations as well now. Mine doesn't agree with it, but since I refuse to pay for them, she doesn't have much choice
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2011 19:53:00 GMT -5
I wish we could do that, but my vet won't see our ferrets anymore if we refuse vaccination...same with rabies. I hold off on rabies as long as she will let me as the animal has to be bitten by another animal in order to contract it, and I don't let my babies near strange animals!!!
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Post by Sherry on Feb 9, 2011 19:54:17 GMT -5
Not sure where you are, but can you find another vet? That's ludicrous!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2011 20:36:30 GMT -5
I vaccinate minimally as well. No rabies, either.
Unfortunately, both my girls were vaccinated between 2-4 months old, so I worry about their immunity. Living in FL, distemper is common. I'm considering titers, but even a low antibody count doesn't necessarily mean they are or aren't protected. I might do them anyway, if I can get a good price.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2011 20:37:19 GMT -5
If my vet did that, I'd find a new vet. It's a matter of personal choice, and really none of their business.
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Post by Sherry on Feb 9, 2011 21:23:24 GMT -5
As much as I dislike that practice- it's no different than doctors who refuse to treat smokers
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2011 21:25:57 GMT -5
Yeah, I understand :-) I'd just find a different vet
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Post by joan on Feb 9, 2011 21:40:48 GMT -5
I'd certainly question the knowledge and ethics of a vet who refuses to treat any animal because the owner refuses yearly vaccination. I'd be out the door looking for a better vet.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2011 21:57:46 GMT -5
ditto...my vet just shakes her head...
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Post by angelfish on Feb 9, 2011 22:19:57 GMT -5
Doctors don't treat smokers (and some won't treat obese people) because they see them as a higher liability. If they person won't follow directions to stop smoking or lose weight, then they may not follow other directions and would possibly sue when the end result is negative.
I worked in an OR and once heard a doctor say he'd never operate on fat people. He made all his patients lose weight before he'd agree to operate.
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