Did you know that ferrets need to have vet visits and vaccination appointments just like dogs, cats and other pets? Your vet can help you decide which vaccinations are needed for your ferret and which ones may be requires in your particular area or region. There are basic vaccines for ferrets like there are for cats and dogs. For instance, ferrets are required to have the distemper vaccination as well as the rabies vaccination. Shots begin at six weeks of age and then are setup on a schedule as determined by your vet. A series of distemper shots are usually given at 9, 12, and 16 weeks of age for the first year and then once a year after that. The rabies vaccine is given around 13 or 16 weeks of age and then once a year afterwards. You can learn more here or consult with your veterinarian Bloomfield Township for more details.
