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Post by quill on Jun 4, 2008 16:47:27 GMT -5
Hi, I would love to take Chaos outside to play in the grass. He has had 2 of 3 distemper shots. Is he protected now or should I wait until his 3rd shot?
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Post by Forum Administrator on Jun 4, 2008 17:04:01 GMT -5
I would wait until he has had his entire distemper series. Once he has taking him outside is a great idea. A ferret thrives on going out. Mine absolutely love it! There are a few things to think about when you take him outside: 1. Heat 2. Fleas/Ticks 3. Heartworm Don't take chaos out if it is over 75 degrees outside. I recommend taking your ferrets out at night, or at sunset (when the temperature usually starts to drop). To ward off fleas and ticks (when he goes outside) in a natural way (without the use of harsh chemical preventatives) see this thread: holisticferret.proboards80.com/index.cgi?board=care&action=display&thread=33And as far as heartworm goes, the jury is still out on heartworm and ferrets. I have been told that ferrets can get heartworm (and that only 1 worm can kill them) but then I see other things that say heartworm isnt common in ferrets. I used to take my kids outside everyday, but I stopped when mosquito season started. I dont know if I am going to put them on a chemical heartworm preventative or if I am just not going to put them on a preventative at all. There are benefits and risks with both ways. I can tell you I still dont know what I am going to do. I am still researching the topic. Here is a thread on this topic: holisticferret.proboards80.com/index.cgi?board=care&action=display&thread=285
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Post by quill on Jun 4, 2008 17:25:48 GMT -5
Thanks...off to read! Again! lol
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Post by Forum Administrator on Jun 4, 2008 17:31:13 GMT -5
I cant wait for the HF website to come out. The site will cover alot of the questions you are asking.
I am sending all of the website text to the professional editor during the first week of July. Throughout July the text will be edited, cited, and then officially copyrighted. I'll be buying the software for the website that last week of july. I leave to go to Hawaii for a week long vacation, and then the HF website should go public the day I get back. I think on August 12th if all goes according to plan.
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