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Post by weloveourweasels on Sept 14, 2008 2:12:40 GMT -5
If I am just using it for ear mites should I use half a tube for the girls and one whole tube for Mr. Bean? The girls weighed in at .75 back in january. I know Rolo has gained since then. I think Loki has too. Mr. Bean weighs 2 1/2 pounds. I have been doing the olive oil garlic thing and it has stopped working. I'm not sure why. I have apple cider vinegar in their water and it is a life saver for repelling fleas. They all have the black crusties in their ears. Mr. Bean has it worst. I need to know where online is the cheapest place to buy it from. And I need to know that they are RELIABLE. Dr's foster and smith cost $31.99 I have seen it cheaper other places but I don't know if I trust those sites. Also I have a big concern what do I do with my babies after I apply it when they play? How long do I keep them apart? Should I wash all their bedding after it dries so their won't be revolution on it? I don't know what to do.
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Post by cristina on Sept 14, 2008 13:48:31 GMT -5
ok first of all you have to get a prescription for it, and second never use one whole vile, tube whatever you want to call it on one ferret! I use it and am instructed to use half and no more than half on each ferret, its VERY easy to overdose on medications such as these. I actually havent been using it lately because I feel like its the source causing their skin irritations (which it was).
Personally if I were you, I would bring them to the vet and get a medication (used once and not monthly) that clears ear mites, I did that and it worked very well and it also keeps well in the fridge in case the mites come back bad again. Obviously its up to you, but coming from someone who uses/used revolution first hand I am really starting to doubt it and I find its causing more bad than good.
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Post by weloveourweasels on Sept 14, 2008 16:15:00 GMT -5
You don't have to have a perscription for it online at certain stores. I ordered it allready. Lokis old owner had her on it and she didn't have ear mites and skin irritation (just nasty fur from scoopable cat litter and being on mystery kibble) She only had the common red wax that ferrets get because she rarely groomed her. She would use a whole vile on her because one she is a vet tech, 2 her boss (vet) told her to. And 2 no sense in wasiting half a vile (one vile would go to the girls and Mr. Bean would be stuck with waisted half a vile)
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Post by cristina on Sept 14, 2008 16:27:40 GMT -5
Like I said its totally up to you, I was just telling you my experience with it and actually I am a vet tech as well. Also we read all the time how some vets as well as vet techs tell us how "bad" a natural diet is for ferrets and that kibble is the best way to go, when its pretty much obvious their premonition is off base and honestly it seems so absurd a vet would say something like this when many do. I mean I take some things with a grain of salt when it comes to "the best" for my animals, instead I like to do my homework and get more opinions to find my answers.
The lowest dose is for a 5lb cat, and I even know of people with cats around that weight that wont even use the whole vial, you just have to remember these chemicals are seeping directly into their bloodstream and no one really knows how this medication affects ferrets which is why it is only approved for dogs and cats.
*Just some food for thought*
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Post by weloveourweasels on Sept 14, 2008 17:02:21 GMT -5
The lowest dose is for pups and kittens 0 to 5 pounds. Thank you for your concern. I would not be trying this if it weren't my only option. I will not use regular mitacide. The holistic approach doesn't work for them anymore.
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Post by josiesmom on Sept 21, 2008 21:01:57 GMT -5
.... instead I like to do my homework and get more opinions to find my answers. The lowest dose is for a 5lb cat, and I even know of people with cats around that weight that wont even use the whole vial, you just have to remember these chemicals are seeping directly into their bloodstream and no one really knows how this medication affects ferrets which is why it is only approved for dogs and cats. Doing homework is good, but opinions are only as good as the person offering them. However "first hand Experiences" are MUCH better than mere "opinions" (which everyone has but not everyone will have first hand experience). The lowest dosage treats UP TO a 5lb cat, hence would be effective for a ferret as well as safe for a ferret weighing less than 5lbs. Actually there are SEVERAL people that know how Revolution affects ferrets and it HAS been tested on ferrets. I posted the testing information on this thread: holisticferret.proboards80.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=medicine&thread=948&page=1The first thing I'd recommend would be to clear up the ear mites first. I've had good results with a Pfizer product for cats called: "Mita Clear" one of the groups I adopted came with a whole host of meds, shampoos, odor control and wound care stuff - I hate to think what the ferrets were going through to need all those things. I've only used the Mita Clear once and it was very effective. Once the mites are cleared up, the regular use of revolution will keep them away, as well as many other parasites that can affect your ferrets. I DO use and recommend Revolution, and have only been using the kitten dosage at a half vial per ferret, and this level is very effective against fleas and ear mites; but as I noted I am considering using the full vial due to the mosquito issue and heart worm problems in Florida. I've been using Revolution for two years now and have never had any problems with redness or skin issues on the ferrets. All my ferrets are flea and mite free. I look at their ears and check them over regularly, but don't have to clean ears. I think this too is a result of their natural diet. Cheers, Kim
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