KittleRox 2,147 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 un sure but is it true that should not let the sniff cat and dog stools and pee when out walking them ????? Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a risk to ferrets, from contact with bodily fluids (snot and eye discharge) & urine & faeces of infected animals. Domestic cats seem to be immune but unvaccinated dogs can transmit the disease, as can foxes. CDV will generally be fatal to ferrets, slight chance of survival if treatment given early enough, but highly unlikely. You can vaccinate your ferrets against CDV, lasts for about a year, maybe 2 years. No real answer as the vaccine isn't designed for ferrets. Only drawback is the vaccine can also be fatal for ferrets due to an anaphylactic shock reaction, but this is very, very unlikey, just a known risk. The chances of your ferret contracting the virus are low, but it is highly contagious, there was an outbreak of the virus in ferrets last year. I know of people who lost over of their ferrets to CDV. I've vaccinated mine to be on the safe side. Do you work your ferrets ? Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 un sure but is it true that should not let the sniff cat and dog stools and pee when out walking them ????? Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a risk to ferrets, from contact with bodily fluids (snot and eye discharge) & urine & faeces of infected animals. Domestic cats seem to be immune but unvaccinated dogs can transmit the disease, as can foxes. CDV will generally be fatal to ferrets, slight chance of survival if treatment given early enough, but highly unlikely. You can vaccinate your ferrets against CDV, lasts for about a year, maybe 2 years. No real answer as the vaccine isn't designed for ferrets. Only drawback is the vaccine can also be fatal for ferrets due to an anaphylactic shock reaction, but this is very, very unlikey, just a known risk. The chances of your ferret contracting the virus are low, but it is highly contagious, there was an outbreak of the virus in ferrets last year. I know of people who lost over of their ferrets to CDV. I've vaccinated mine to be on the safe side. Do you work your ferrets ? Can i guess ? Quote Link to post
sue 1 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 i lost a ferret once to distemper ,caught it from the vets . i had taken him for the snip,so i suppose you have to be on your guard in all public places with em,sorry for slightly going off the subject Quote Link to post
wot ban 11 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 i got one for my bro ferret went mad [bANNED TEXT] i put it on like Quote Link to post
ferret100 47 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) un sure but is it true that should not let the sniff cat and dog stools and pee when out walking them ????? Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a risk to ferrets, from contact with bodily fluids (snot and eye discharge) & urine & faeces of infected animals. Domestic cats seem to be immune but unvaccinated dogs can transmit the disease, as can foxes. CDV will generally be fatal to ferrets, slight chance of survival if treatment given early enough, but highly unlikely. You can vaccinate your ferrets against CDV, lasts for about a year, maybe 2 years. No real answer as the vaccine isn't designed for ferrets. Only drawback is the vaccine can also be fatal for ferrets due to an anaphylactic shock reaction, but this is very, very unlikey, just a known risk. The chances of your ferret contracting the virus are low, but it is highly contagious, there was an outbreak of the virus in ferrets last year. I know of people who lost over of their ferrets to CDV. I've vaccinated mine to be on the safe side. Do you work your ferrets ? Why do you ask? Edited April 12, 2011 by ferret100 Quote Link to post
KittleRox 2,147 Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I was slightly curious but to be honest I don,t really care, I,d be willing to bet you don,t work them though ,too feart incase they got a wee bit dirty Quote Link to post
The one 8,393 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 ['ferret100' timestamp=1302635570' post='2012790] ['KittleRox' timestamp=1302627445' post='2012583] ['ferret100' timestamp=1302623191' post='2012505] ='Elmer Fudd 2011' timestamp='1302352674' post='2008798'] un sure but is it true that should not let the sniff cat and dog stools and pee when out walking them ????? Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a risk to ferrets, from contact with bodily fluids (snot and eye discharge) & urine & faeces of infected animals. Domestic cats seem to be immune but unvaccinated dogs can transmit the disease, as can foxes. CDV will generally be fatal to ferrets, slight chance of survival if treatment given early enough, but highly unlikely. You can vaccinate your ferrets against CDV, lasts for about a year, maybe 2 years. No real answer as the vaccine isn't designed for ferrets. Only drawback is the vaccine can also be fatal for ferrets due to an anaphylactic shock reaction, but this is very, very unlikey, just a known risk. The chances of your ferret contracting the virus are low, but it is highly contagious, there was an outbreak of the virus in ferrets last year. I know of people who lost over of their ferrets to CDV. I've vaccinated mine to be on the safe side. Do you work your ferrets ? Why do you ask? Wasn't there a big scare last year that some shows would have to be cancelled due to this ???. Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 un sure but is it true that should not let the sniff cat and dog stools and pee when out walking them ????? Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a risk to ferrets, from contact with bodily fluids (snot and eye discharge) & urine & faeces of infected animals. Domestic cats seem to be immune but unvaccinated dogs can transmit the disease, as can foxes. CDV will generally be fatal to ferrets, slight chance of survival if treatment given early enough, but highly unlikely. You can vaccinate your ferrets against CDV, lasts for about a year, maybe 2 years. No real answer as the vaccine isn't designed for ferrets. Only drawback is the vaccine can also be fatal for ferrets due to an anaphylactic shock reaction, but this is very, very unlikey, just a known risk. The chances of your ferret contracting the virus are low, but it is highly contagious, there was an outbreak of the virus in ferrets last year. I know of people who lost over of their ferrets to CDV. I've vaccinated mine to be on the safe side. Do you work your ferrets ? Why do you ask? Shall we take that as a 'no' then? Quote Link to post
ferret100 47 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 un sure but is it true that should not let the sniff cat and dog stools and pee when out walking them ????? Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a risk to ferrets, from contact with bodily fluids (snot and eye discharge) & urine & faeces of infected animals. Domestic cats seem to be immune but unvaccinated dogs can transmit the disease, as can foxes. CDV will generally be fatal to ferrets, slight chance of survival if treatment given early enough, but highly unlikely. You can vaccinate your ferrets against CDV, lasts for about a year, maybe 2 years. No real answer as the vaccine isn't designed for ferrets. Only drawback is the vaccine can also be fatal for ferrets due to an anaphylactic shock reaction, but this is very, very unlikey, just a known risk. The chances of your ferret contracting the virus are low, but it is highly contagious, there was an outbreak of the virus in ferrets last year. I know of people who lost over of their ferrets to CDV. I've vaccinated mine to be on the safe side. Do you work your ferrets ? Why do you ask? Shall we take that as a 'no' then? You can take it whatever way you like Quote Link to post
ferretracer 24 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 the hagen harnesses are the better ones they go small even for the smallest jills and even kits Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 un sure but is it true that should not let the sniff cat and dog stools and pee when out walking them ????? Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a risk to ferrets, from contact with bodily fluids (snot and eye discharge) & urine & faeces of infected animals. Domestic cats seem to be immune but unvaccinated dogs can transmit the disease, as can foxes. CDV will generally be fatal to ferrets, slight chance of survival if treatment given early enough, but highly unlikely. You can vaccinate your ferrets against CDV, lasts for about a year, maybe 2 years. No real answer as the vaccine isn't designed for ferrets. Only drawback is the vaccine can also be fatal for ferrets due to an anaphylactic shock reaction, but this is very, very unlikey, just a known risk. The chances of your ferret contracting the virus are low, but it is highly contagious, there was an outbreak of the virus in ferrets last year. I know of people who lost over of their ferrets to CDV. I've vaccinated mine to be on the safe side. Do you work your ferrets ? Why do you ask? Shall we take that as a 'no' then? You can take it whatever way you like It still doesn't answer the question though... Quote Link to post
The one 8,393 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Malt mate sometimes you don't need the question answered to know the answer ] 1 Quote Link to post
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 un sure but is it true that should not let the sniff cat and dog stools and pee when out walking them ????? Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a risk to ferrets, from contact with bodily fluids (snot and eye discharge) & urine & faeces of infected animals. Domestic cats seem to be immune but unvaccinated dogs can transmit the disease, as can foxes. CDV will generally be fatal to ferrets, slight chance of survival if treatment given early enough, but highly unlikely. You can vaccinate your ferrets against CDV, lasts for about a year, maybe 2 years. No real answer as the vaccine isn't designed for ferrets. Only drawback is the vaccine can also be fatal for ferrets due to an anaphylactic shock reaction, but this is very, very unlikey, just a known risk. The chances of your ferret contracting the virus are low, but it is highly contagious, there was an outbreak of the virus in ferrets last year. I know of people who lost over of their ferrets to CDV. I've vaccinated mine to be on the safe side. Do you work your ferrets ? Why do you ask? Shall we take that as a 'no' then? You can take it whatever way you like It still doesn't answer the question though... does it really matter wether this person does or doesn't? 1 Quote Link to post
ferret100 47 Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 I was slightly curious but to be honest I don,t really care, I,d be willing to bet you don,t work them though ,too feart incase they got a wee bit dirty Well, for the part of you that cared enough to ask in the first place.....yes, I do work my ferrets. As for your betting odds, hope you're not a bookie. Quote Link to post
ferret100 47 Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) un sure but is it true that should not let the sniff cat and dog stools and pee when out walking them ????? Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a risk to ferrets, from contact with bodily fluids (snot and eye discharge) & urine & faeces of infected animals. Domestic cats seem to be immune but unvaccinated dogs can transmit the disease, as can foxes. CDV will generally be fatal to ferrets, slight chance of survival if treatment given early enough, but highly unlikely. You can vaccinate your ferrets against CDV, lasts for about a year, maybe 2 years. No real answer as the vaccine isn't designed for ferrets. Only drawback is the vaccine can also be fatal for ferrets due to an anaphylactic shock reaction, but this is very, very unlikey, just a known risk. The chances of your ferret contracting the virus are low, but it is highly contagious, there was an outbreak of the virus in ferrets last year. I know of people who lost over of their ferrets to CDV. I've vaccinated mine to be on the safe side. Do you work your ferrets ? Why do you ask? Shall we take that as a 'no' then? You can take it whatever way you like It still doesn't answer the question though... does it really matter wether this person does or doesn't? Thanks for that JPTfellterrier, nice to see that not everyone on here is narrow-minded. All the best. Edited April 14, 2011 by ferret100 Quote Link to post
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