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VHD Reaction?

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foxyfaerie

Mama Doe
My buck Nyx had his VHD vaccine last night. When we came downstairs this morning it was a bit bloody between his shoulders & a bit of fur was missing. He isn't irritated by it, and it's not sore - he didn't flinch when I cleaned it up - and he's still eating (right now actually, and very noisily!) & everything else, so is this anything to worry about?

On the bright side the vet nurse was very impressed with him and said he obviously doesn't mind being handled which was nice to see, she even guessed he was a house bun! He then proceeded to show the vet he didn't want his jab by nosing the syringe onto the floor :)
 
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It sounds like a local skin reaction to the vaccine.
Do keep a close eye on it as some Buns can get a nasty sore.

Did the Vet change the needle after drawing up the vaccine before administering it ?
Doing so reduces the risk of a local skin reaction as does massaging the site of vaccination for a few minutes once the dose has been given

Janex
 
Um...I don't think he did, no.
We were busy talking about getting him neutered, and my doe spayed; while I don't think that would have distracted him, I've also not seen him do it before - but then none of my other buns have reacted to it.

When I take Nyx in to get neutered next week I need to take his vaccine card in to get signed (I forgot it :oops: ) and I'll mention he reacted.
 
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