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Two Vaccinations?!?
- Thread starter Kibbles
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Wispa & Zola
Mama Doe
im not that knowledgeable with VHD but im pretty sure it doesnt show any symptoms so you cant treat it. please someone correct me if im wrong.
my buns have both and they had vhd first because myxi is *usually* more common in summer because its transmitted by flys and vhd is an all year round thing. have you tried googling VHD?
my buns have both and they had vhd first because myxi is *usually* more common in summer because its transmitted by flys and vhd is an all year round thing. have you tried googling VHD?
Wispa & Zola
Mama Doe
http://www.isabellevets.co.uk/health_advice/rabbit/info/viralhaemorrhagic.htm
it does show symptoms and sounds like a very long painful death
it does show symptoms and sounds like a very long painful death
holidayhutch
Warren Veteran
There is some good information here about them both
http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/care/vaccination.asp
You will also find it hard to find a reputable boarding business to accept your buns without both vaccinations if you ever need to use one.
http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/care/vaccination.asp
You will also find it hard to find a reputable boarding business to accept your buns without both vaccinations if you ever need to use one.
oscarbunny
Warren Veteran
VHD is once a year, myxi twice a year.
If Starsky hasnt been vaccinated before (or for at least 9 months) and is 9 months old, you could use this website to find vets in your area which will offer the myxi vaccination at a discounted price. You just print out the voucher
http://www.vaccinationmonth.co.uk/
VHD is an important vaccination and i do strongly reccommend that you vaccinate starsky against this. Phone more than one vets and ask what there prices are for the VHD vaccination.
If Starsky hasnt been vaccinated before (or for at least 9 months) and is 9 months old, you could use this website to find vets in your area which will offer the myxi vaccination at a discounted price. You just print out the voucher
http://www.vaccinationmonth.co.uk/
VHD is an important vaccination and i do strongly reccommend that you vaccinate starsky against this. Phone more than one vets and ask what there prices are for the VHD vaccination.
Yeah, I was going to get one of those vouchers so that he can have a free vaccination in 6 months, because he's only 7 months old.
Although I've just confused myself, because counting up from October 2nd, he'd be only 5 months... But I was positive he was 6 months in February :shock:
Although I've just confused myself, because counting up from October 2nd, he'd be only 5 months... But I was positive he was 6 months in February :shock:
oscarbunny
Warren Veteran
Try phoning some other vets, not sure lying about his age to them would do any good. Without giving away too much information, where abouts in the uk are you?
bunbuns
Warren Veteran
:shock::shock:
Thats is disgusting!
Can't believe they charge £36 consultation on top!
All the people I have known whose rabbits have contracted this have been diagnosed on post mortem. Many of the rabbits who die from this never get diagnosed which is why many people who are not quite so informed have never heard that it is a problem.
I would ring around to get comparison on prices and also try to find a vet that is rabbit friendly. I have my cat with one vet and my rabbits with another. I have just had my 2 rabbits done for myxi and it cost me £28.50 in total. That included a thorough check up as well as a free nail clipping for one. There was no consultation fee.
My vet happens to be a fellow rabbit lover and a member on this forum so I have been lucky in my choice.
Hope you manage to get them sorted soon.
Good luck.
My vet happens to be a fellow rabbit lover and a member on this forum so I have been lucky in my choice.
Hope you manage to get them sorted soon.
Good luck.
kathryn773
Warren Scout
This afternoon had a myxi for Alfie and vhd for Marble, total bill £12. (And another examination of Alfie)
My vets are encouraging all vaccinations at the moment so are doing 1/2 price at the moment.
My vets are encouraging all vaccinations at the moment so are doing 1/2 price at the moment.
jessiebuns
Warren Scout
:wave:VHD is once a year
VHD is only once a year, and myxi is either every 6 months or every year depending on how high risk an area you are in.
If Starsky was to catch VHD he'd be dead with 72 hours, very few noticable symptoms and no treatment, he'd just be in a lot of pain and a vet would instantly have him pts, so it's vital to have him vaccinated against it.
My vets charge £17.32 for each vaccination.
If Starsky was to catch VHD he'd be dead with 72 hours, very few noticable symptoms and no treatment, he'd just be in a lot of pain and a vet would instantly have him pts, so it's vital to have him vaccinated against it.
My vets charge £17.32 for each vaccination.
clutterydrawer
Wise Old Thumper
check out a few different vets, obviously you dont want to go with one cos theyre cheap if they wont do the job properly, but mine only cost £25 for both vaccs.
