Quarantine for Fall RodentFest 2010 begins NOW
Anyone bringing animals to RF must begin pre-show quarantine now. No animals in, no taking animals to shows/events, no new litters. Any signs of infectious disease or ANY lice/mites mean you must leave your rodent pets at home this time.
Health check at door : any pregnant or injured animals will be turned away.
Be very attentive to signs of lice/mites, as these are common problems in our rodent pets. If you see them on one animal, assume ALL animals & cages are infected. It takes more than one round of treatment to eradicate the parasites because unhatched eggs often do not die — wait for 2nd or even 3rd round of eggs to hatch and keep treating to kill the adults. You may need the help of a vet and/or stronger drugs than the “mite spray” the local petshop sells. Consult your vet for help on detecting & treating parasites. ”Not knowing” is not an excuse for bringing mites or lice to a show and infecting others!
If anyone is found to have broken quarantine, they will not be allowed to bring animals to RF until otherwise told. Quarantine & health check only works if everyone follows the rules.
