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Myxi and Flystrike

Nicola1

Wise Old Thumper
I know this has probably been covered before, but I was just wondering, if keeping a rabbit inside lowers the risk of diseases like myxi, VHD and flystrike.

Don't worry, I'm not thinking of just stopping vaccinations! I'm just curious x
 
:wave: Not hugely I don't think - although the more 'natural environment' for flies and mosquitos is outdoors so there is probably a technically greater risk outdoors as there will be more insects there, most houses do get insects inside on a regular basis (bet you've been bitten indoors before and found dead flies on your windowsills) so it's still easy enough for diseases to get transferred and fly eggs to get laid.

My personal view is that the risk of VHD can actually be higher for many houserabbits, because VHD gets carried around on clothes and shoes. I don't often climb into my rabbit's outdoor runs but I do walk on my kitchen floor and around my house, so I think there is more risk of a free range housebunny coming into contact with VHD than an outdoor one living in a secure pen.
 
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