I happen to know someone who has a Capuchin monkey and it has come down with ring worm I can get a script from the Dr. for a anti-fungi cream that humans use. Is it safe to use it on the Capuchin??
Their system is a lot like humans, but also very different in many ways. Some things safe for us are not safe for them. I would HIGHLY advise them to see an exotic vet. This website also has alot of information on health concerns regarding monkeys. You may be able to find a more informative answer here. They also have a list of primate vets within the US. You can also contact the owner of the website via email with detailed questions. Good luck www.TheMonkeyz.com
March 7th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Tell your "friend" to take that monkey to a veterinarian, assuming you can find one that will even allow a monkey inside their clinic.
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March 7th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
If your friend doesn’t have the answer to this or a qualified vet to answer it s/he has NO business keeping that poor animal.
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March 7th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Their system is a lot like humans, but also very different in many ways. Some things safe for us are not safe for them. I would HIGHLY advise them to see an exotic vet. This website also has alot of information on health concerns regarding monkeys. You may be able to find a more informative answer here. They also have a list of primate vets within the US. You can also contact the owner of the website via email with detailed questions. Good luck http://www.TheMonkeyz.com
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