Vaccinating
Rabbit Vaccinations
It’s important to vaccinate your rabbit to avoid suffering a lot of heartache. Even if your rabbit is a house bunny, vaccination is strongly advised as there are numerous ways for illness to infiltrate a home.
Vaccinating
Rabbit Vaccinations Explained
Your rabbits lifestyle and environment will be evaluated by your vet to determine which vaccinations are necessary to maintain their safety and health.
All rabbits living in the UK should be vaccinated against:
Myxomatosis
Both types of viral haemorrhagic disease (RHD1 and RHD2).
The Myxo RHD PLUS vaccine will provide protection from myxomatosis and also both strains of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD1 and RHD2).
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Frequently asked questions
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When should i vaccinate my rabbit?
Your rabbits should receive their first vaccination when they are around 5-7 weeks old, followed by a booster shot once a year to maintain protection. The three diseases are now all covered by a single vaccination for rabbits.
What happens at a rabbit vaccination appointment?
A rabbit vaccination visit is much more than just a chance for your rabbit to receive is vaccination, it’s an opportunity for you and your vet to fully assess how your rabbit has been doing. on top of being weighed, your rabbit will have a full medical examination that will cover parts of the body you cannot see at home. Your vet will likely question you fully about your pet’s behaviour, any changes, and particular subjects like their feeding and drinking routines.
What is RHD (rabbit hemoerage disease)?
The acronyms RHD, RVHD, VHD, and RHD1 are used to refer to Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease. It is almost always fatal for rabbits who contract this virus.
Signs of RHD could be :
- A fever
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
- Difficulty breathing
- Blood stained discharge from the nose or mouth
- Seizures (fits)
Despite some differences from RHD1, the RHD2 virus can still cause severe internal bleeding and rapid death in many cases, and can remain active for long periods of time.
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