a question that needs to be asked

[dj.chapman 0]

now i know that ferrets can catch colds and flu's off us humans but what about swine flu? it seems to be getting closer and closer to us in norfolk and i was wondering if i should be using extra bio security or if ferrets are immune to swine flu?

 

can anyone help on this one?

[Guest Countryboyo]

immune lad

[l2a2mlam 0]

if they were the ones used in the labs to help produce the vaccine then yes they will be immune now :piggy: :piggy:

[Guest shadowz]

yes ferrets can catch swine flu.

they were used in tests into the vaccine.

If you think u have it its best to not handle them and use mask when around them.

Just keep interaction to a minimum ( eg change water/food/litter )

and use basic good hygiene ( washing hands often and so on )

[fireman 11,038]

Swine flu is in Norfolk already mate and as for wearing masks it makes it easier to catch as the masks get damp from your breath so they catch the germs easier.

[dj.chapman 0]

i think the mask was to prevent the ferrets getting it mate. anyone else got anything else to add to this thread, has anyones ferrets come down with it ?

[sue 1]

only cat flu and thats bad ,lost a couple to it even though they were on antibiotics,so I have my fingers crossed

[Coneytrappr 30]

Yes they can catch it. If you think you have it just take the same caution you would if you had any other flu, don't excessively handle etc.

 

http://scienceblogs.com/notrocketscience/2...more_severe.php

[droid 11]

Ferrets can catch human transmissible flu.

 

They can't catch human colds, but can catch ferret colds.