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Nervous about VHD

C

Candiflare

Mama Doe
Ruby just had her myxi jab so can't have VHD for another couple of weeks. I've put her in the shed that Ralphy is in for the first time tonight (not together, but so they can see each other) and I'm just nervous that some of the hay/straw/insects would be carrying the VHD virus. Ralphy has, of course, been vaccinated against it, but I'm just a bit nervous about it. Also, I've cleaned her new *double decker* hutch but there was an odd stain on it which looked like a rabbit had wee'd in the corner (despite it being new) :censored: so I'm now worried another rabbit's been in it.

How much should I be worried about this?
 
Unfortunately VHD is airborne so there is no way of protecting your bunnies against it. But thankfully VHD outbreaks are a lot less common than myxi. You are doing everthing right by getting them vaccinated at the right times so try not to worry too much :)
 
I was just going to say the same as Liz. This article might give you some more info:
http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/VHD_UK.htm

It is very important to get your bun vaccinated, but outbreaks are less common than Myxi and tend to happen in clusters I believe. Plus the chances of your bun contracting VHD in the 2 week wait period is extremely unlikely so try not to worry. The risks only increase the longer bun stays unvaccinated - which won't happen with your bun, or unless you are very unlucky. I'm sure your bun will be fine. :)
 
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