Here is a link that describes Feline Panleukopenia (Distemper)  http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/distemper.html

Here is a basic vaccines recommended for genets.

Genets of the family viveridae are susceptible to viruses and

diseases similar to other carnivores. The groups most closely

related that vaccines are available for are the felids, canids, and

mustelids. So to design a vaccine schedule for a novel species such

as a genet, we must extrapolate from research done in these other

species and apply it to the diseases that genets may be susceptible

to. This is not with out some risk. ANY vaccination in ANY species

may invoke a reaction. Keep this in mind.

 

 Using a classic modified live vaccine in

a species that is not approved  MAY result in the disease itself,

i.e. the canine DHLP vaccine MAY cause distemper in genets. There

are numerous reports of ferrets, etc that were vaccinated with canine

DHLP and no problems occurred, BUT some did die from the distemper in

the vaccine. I therefore do not recommend the use in genets any of

the modified live canine DHLP vaccines that all small animal vets use

for dogs. The new ferret PURVAX Distemper vaccine is different.

True, it is a type of modified live vaccine but it is a genetically

engineered version. It takes the antigens of the distemper virus and

attaches them to the canary pox virus. This is injected in the

body. The ferret sees the canary pox virus and makes antibodies

against it to kill it not realizing that in the process the immune

system was tricked into making antibodies to protect itself against

canine distemper. This vaccine is generally safe in mammals. (Note

may kill your canary so don't give it to your canary :)

 

There are several dozen vaccines for rabies on the market. They are

all killed virus vaccines so there is no chance of the vaccine

causing rabies. There is only one brand approved for most of the

domestic species, including ferrets. This is IMRAB rabies from

Merial.

 

The other groups of potential viruses that may affect genets are the

feline upper respiratory diseases. No one has done definitive

research in this area but due to phylogenetic similarities one could

directly extrapolate. The vaccines used in cats are many and use a

combination of modified live and killed. I do NOT recommend the

modified live feline vaccines in genets for similar reasons above.

These diseases are not typically fatal but a vaccine break from a

modified live vaccine is easily avoidable. I recommend using the

killed vaccine typically used for kittens. This includes Feline

Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, and Panleukopenia (FVRCP).

 

Be very specific on brands for vaccination. In a zoo setting, I have

to be extremely cautious with what and with who I vaccinate.

 

Vaccine Selection:

 

      - Canine Distemper (CDV) - PUREVAX Ferret Distemper by Merial

      - Rabies - IMRAB Rabies by Merial

      - Feline Viral FVRCP - Felo-Vax killed by Fort Dodge

 

Vaccine Schedule:

 

Kits (Similar schedule to puppies, kittens, and ferrets):

 

      - 3-4 boosters 2-4 weeks apart, boost at 1 year (CDV and FVRCP)

      - 1 initial booster at 12 weeks, boost at 1 year (Rabies)

 

      - 6wks, 9wks, 12wks, and 16 wks

        or

      - 6-8wks, 10-12wks, 14-16wks

 

Adults (similar schedule to puppies, kittens, and ferrets):

 

      -Boost all vaccines (CDV, Rabies, FVRCP) yearly