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VHD jab - side effects?

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Wizbit

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Hi everyone

Oscar had his first VHD injection last night and today he seems really quiet and I am sure he's limping. I think I have seen posts previously about buns limping after VHD.

Has anyone had any experience of side effects of the VHD jab?

Thanks.
 
Oh dear another bun who has had a bad reaction.

I personally haven't had any problems with the limp but one of mine suffered hair loss and open wounds :evil:
 
youthnovels said:
Oh dear another bun who has had a bad reaction.

I personally haven't had any problems with the limp but one of mine suffered hair loss and open wounds :evil:
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One of mine too. Other three were fine. I've been told that there are different types of VHD vaccines so perhapes try another one next time. I'm gonna talk to my vet about it next time Dazzle is due for hers.
 
hun-bun said:
One of mine too. Other three were fine. I've been told that there are different types of VHD vaccines so perhapes try another one next time. I'm gonna talk to my vet about it next time Dazzle is due for hers.
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The other VHD Vaccine is called LAPINJECT
 
Yes, definitely will do next time. He just seems really subdued and not at all himself... how long do the side effects normally last? Thanks for that info Jane, I will definitely get them to make a note on his records...
 
Ok, thanks Jane. Should I be taking him back to the vet? I guess there isn't much they can do. He's eating, drinking and going to the toilet ok..
 
Wizbit said:
Ok, thanks Jane. Should I be taking him back to the vet? I guess there isn't much they can do. He's eating, drinking and going to the toilet ok..
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As I said in my previous post, if he is still limping tomorrow then I'd request some Metacam for him :)
 
I have done your poll VickiP.

It's odd because I have two other buns and they have the cylap and don't have any side effects, although I do remember the first time Daisy had it she developed a slight limp.

I am definitely going to talk to my vet about his reaction

Thanks Jane, I have some Metacam here for one of the others so I will speak to my vet tomorrow to get the doseage for Oscar if he's still limping.
 
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Wizbit said:
I have done your poll VickiP.

It's odd because I have two other buns and they have the cylap and don't have any side effects, although I do remember the first time Daisy had it she developed a slight limp.

I am definitely going to talk to my vet about his reaction
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Gosh yes, this is my dilemma atm, my vets are prepared to get Lapinject for me, I just want to be sure I am doing the right thing as both of my two who had their VHD's last year were fine and I did observe them - I said to the vet that maybe people take them home and put them in a hutch so don't notice the side effects which is why they have never heard of any. Thankyou doing the poll :wave:
 
No problem, always pleased to take part in things if it helps others. It is difficult, I think you have to speak as you find to a certain extent - if yours have had cylap before and not had a problem then I am sure they will be fine. As I said, my Daisy and Bertie both have cylap and haven't had side effects..
 
Wizbit said:
No problem, always pleased to take part in things if it helps others. It is difficult, I think you have to speak as you find to a certain extent - if yours have had cylap before and not had a problem then I am sure they will be fine. As I said, my Daisy and Bertie both have cylap and haven't had side effects..
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Yes but, I rescued a little rex who is 3+ and has never been vacc'd at all, he's myxi'd now but, has this one yet and because of the bits I've read and what I've been told I am nervous about it because he is older, he is very healthy as far as I am aware but, I want to minimise any possible discomfort for all my buns, my vets have been very good and understanding about it but, they are confused to a degree not having had any reported side effects at all - and they do treat a fair few buns. Thats why I thought the poll would be good, I'm not looking for side effects with Lapinject but, I just want to be sure which way I go is necessary.:wave:
 
I do totally understand what you are saying. Oscar is a bun that I rescued a month or so ago and he had his myxi and this was his first VHD jab. He's 4 and a half, I feel so bad that he's feeling poorly because of the injection so I will be speaking to my vet about getting the lapinject for him next year.

I think if your vets are being understanding I would go for the lapinject for the little rex if I were you. :)
 
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