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Post by jennifer5799 on May 10, 2008 20:26:01 GMT -5
Hi Ya'll. I just wanted to post a warning here on buying things from people (both here and elsewhere on the web). I know we all have the best intentions, but you should always check to make sure items are made/stored/etc in an ADV tested/ADV free environment. I don't know all the details on ADV, we're working on getting info on it to post in the forum, and I'll link it here when we do, but I know it's bad! I also know there's a lot of us who can and want to make things to sell for (y)our fuzzies (myself included) but please think of everyone else's fuzzies if you haven't adv tested your own ferrets.
Thanks, and Happy Shopping!!!
~Jennifer
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Post by jennifer5799 on May 10, 2008 20:42:03 GMT -5
www.ferretadv.com/Here's one quick blurb form this website, please go read the rest, very informative! General Facts It appears that ADV is not a true airborne disease. Instead, it is spread through contact with the bodily fluids of an infected animal. These fluids include urine, feces, blood and saliva. Unlike many viruses, ADV is extremely hardy, and can survive outside a host body for at least several years. So, the ADV is still present and infectious, long after a puddle of urine has dried. Also, ADV can become attached to dust particles, and as the dust becomes airborne, get moved around as a result. What might cause one ferret to succumb to the virus may not affect another ferret. However, direct contact with an infected ferret is not required to spread the disease. The good news about ADV (yes, there is some good news) is that some ferrets seem to have a natural immunity, and ferrets with ADV do not continually shed the disease. The actual ADV virus is not always present in the fluids. Much of the time it is only in the organs, and during those times the ferret is not contagious.
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Post by meli on May 10, 2008 21:13:51 GMT -5
Good deal. I was wondering about this when searching for handmade bedding. Would it be good practice to wash stuff we buy that is homemade prior to having our ferts come in contact with it?
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Post by Forum Administrator on May 10, 2008 21:45:14 GMT -5
It wouldnt hurt, but also be SURE you are buying from an ADV negative household.
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Post by jennifer5799 on May 10, 2008 21:45:55 GMT -5
I don't think washing is enough. If you read the info on that link, it says that it can be carried on dust particles, meaning that if something even comes in your house, it can spread before it gets into your washing machine, I would think. The safest thing to do is ask for proof of ADV testing. I've seen etsy stores and such where they are willing to show this. If they're not willing to show it, or haven't tested, the safest thing would be to look somewhere else... (I think me and Giuli posted at the same time, )
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Post by meli on May 10, 2008 21:48:06 GMT -5
So true. I read some stuff on ebay where they proclaim to make their items in a pet free home or a adv free environment. Thats definetly an eye opener. I'll be making my own stuff from here on out.
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Post by jennifer5799 on May 10, 2008 21:53:26 GMT -5
That's what I prefer to do! And that way it's exactly what you want it to be! I the Wal-mart $1 fabric racks! LOL
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Post by Forum Administrator on May 10, 2008 21:54:03 GMT -5
Make your own stuff or just be sure the bedding is from a pet free/adv negative home. If it is, you are good to go
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Post by jennifer5799 on May 11, 2008 2:06:49 GMT -5
just be sure the bedding is from a pet free/adv negative home Exactly! Like I said, anyone selling things, claiming to be ADV free, shouldn't have any problems showing you proof! If they won't, simply go somewhere else!
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Post by horseyliz on Oct 4, 2008 23:54:09 GMT -5
how where can u get your ferrets tested for adv?
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Post by pear2apple on Oct 17, 2008 9:55:02 GMT -5
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Post by powerwagon79 on Jan 9, 2009 23:12:55 GMT -5
I dont take any chances.. On used stuff like cages I use bleach with hot hot water to sterlize. On toys is the same way bleach with hot water. stuff toys would get the samething in the washer. Hot water with color save bleach.. Using hot water&bleach should kill gearms& other bugs...This is what I was told to do along time ago by a few people. I'd just got into ferrets last year.. But had cats as pets.. They have the same thing too.Since there closely related.
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Post by spiritualtramp on Jan 13, 2009 9:27:37 GMT -5
1. Cats and ferrets are not closely related. They are about as related as humans are to lemurs. 2. Cats can't catch ADV, though they are victims of other viral, immune-suppressing illnesses like feline immunodeficiency (FIV.)
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Post by nwheather on Jan 13, 2009 12:25:01 GMT -5
Is it correct that a ferret can test negative on one test & then positive down the road, that's why they suggest you test every six months? (I thought that's what I read.)
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Post by wepamperpets on Jan 25, 2009 21:43:19 GMT -5
Is it correct that a ferret can test negative on one test & then positive down the road, that's why they suggest you test every six months? (I thought that's what I read.) that has only been seen with ferrets that have been tested through the instant saliva, the instant saliva test show false readings, they can proclaim a negative, but later on you test it proclaims a postive, bc instant test is not accurate, basically a waste of time, money, and gets you false results. How ever, the blood test, you send it to blue cross produces VERY accurate readings, the readings are true and reliable, have never heard of them giving anything false. So to me Blood is the way to go, you know they are right! Now you can also do a saliva test through avecon, those hold as true as the blood tests, these are NOT instant, these are sent out to avecon for testing. Both the tests I have listed are the only ones AFA accepts. Ferrets are required to be tested a minimum of every six months, simply for the fact to update your ferrets status, to give a more current reading on your ferrets. As just bc you test them once does'nt mean they will stay negative, if you dont take proper percaution for your ferrets, they can catch ADV as all knows already. Note: ADV test is acutally only good as the time you take it, just bc someone has a ADV test that came back negative does'nt mean you can trust thier current status, bc they may not be as cautious as you are with your kids at preventing them from catching this nasty disease. If you do not fully know and trust the person, and know they hold as high standards as you do, do not allow your ferret to interact with them. Either way whether they are ADV tested or not, always properly steralize your items for the reasons above And like others I highly reccomend only purchsing items from ADV tested negative homes, if they will not show you proof of current testing and thier results, forget it and move on to someone who will. Hope this gives some insight!
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