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I have a 2 month old dwarf lop bunny, - When I go to the vet.
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You'll need to get your bunny vaccinated for myxi and VHD - two seperate injections. They can't be done on the same day - you'll probably find that they'll do the myxi jab first and then make an appointment for the VHD jab in a weeks time.
I'm not enitrely sure if 8 weeks is too young to vaccinate so ask your vet and they'll advise you (or another forum member will pop along soon to tell you, I'm sure!). :wave:
Pipkinbuns77
Young Bun
Definitely get the mxyi jab, it is only one injection but it is also important to get VHD which is given a week or two after mxyi, it does mean two trips to the vet but so important to get both jabs. 8 weeks is fine for mxyi i think but the vet will confirm that.
Also make sure the vet weighs bun and checks teeth, ears and eyes. They should do this before giving the vaccination anyway.
Do you know if your rabbit is male or female. If it is male you can book it in for neutering between 12 - 16 weeks depending on when it becomes sexually mature. If you have a female they can be neutered between 5 - 6 months old. I rabbit savvy vet is essential, if you dont have a vet you can trust, let us know the rough area where you live and someone will be able to make a recommendation for you.
Give me a second and I'll see if I can find it!
ETA - It was 'Bluesmum' who recommended them and the vets is Alver Vets http://www.alvervets.co.uk/
I've never used them myself (the sea's in the way :lol
but I'd trust Bluesmum to make a good suggestion, I'm sure she wouldn't of recommended them if they were rubbish!When you ring a vet for an appointment, I'd suggest asking for an appt. with the exotics vet. At the vet I use, the receptionists seem to just fit me in with whichever vet is free rather than picking the best vet to deal with my pet, unless I specifically ask for a certain one.
Certainly Ivan who from Kynochs who is at the Harmans Water branch is the extreemely knowledgable and there is also Windlesham Vets whom I am informed are very good as well.
I would recommend John Chitty of JC Exotic Pet Consultancy.co.uk. If you look that up on web will give you his phone details etc. He's a rabbit savvy vet who sees people in Salisbury, also at Finkley Down Farm, nr Andover, and at other places by arrangement. He's excellent. If you ring him he will advise and arrange consultation.
