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Vaccine Reactions in Ferrets

If they are going to happen, vaccine reactions usually occur any time up to 60 minutes from when the vaccination was administered.

Some of the symptoms include:

Depression

Looking glassy-eyed

Panting

Quivering

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Blue Tongue/Skin

Becoming Limp

If left untreated, your ferret could collapse or have a seizure before falling into a coma and dying.

Some vets might recommend that you stay in the veterinary clinic for approximately 30-60 minutes after your ferret has had a vaccination to ensure that it doesn’t have an adverse reaction to the vaccine.

More information about Vaccine Reactions in Ferrets can be found on the following sites…

Vaccine Reactions in Ferrets byMargaret A. Wissman, DVM, DABVP (ExoticPetVet.net)

Distemper Vaccine Reactions and Anaphylaxis by Ron Hines DVM PhD

Vaccine Reactions in Ferrets (Exotic and Bird Clinic of New Hampshire)

Vaccine Reactions (Pet Care Veterinary Hospital)

DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this page is not meant to replace seeing a veterinarian if you think your ferret is ill. It’s only meant to supply general information on a particular illness which was obtained either from personal experience with my sick ferrets, or from books and/or the Internet.

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