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Vaccinations
- Thread starter Alicia
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I'm hopefully getting a rabbit next yearHow much do the vaccinations they need cost and how often do they need them?
Prices vary from Vet to Vet so you'd be best to obtain a quote from the Practice you intend to use. The consult should include a health check.
The vaccinations are Myxomatosis every 6 months and VHD once a year. I would advise you to ask for either the Lapinject or Anivac VHD vaccine. The other one, Cylap, is well known for causing side effects.
There needs to be 14 days between each vaccine.
Mischief and Tinker's Mum
Wise Old Thumper
Prices vary alot, it's £18.60 at my vets for one vaccination.
The Duchess
Wise Old Thumper
yep as above the price should b around £16.50 for the vaccines each I wouldnt pay any more have a shop around ring a few vets
We pay more than this for ours, however, I would not shop around because our vets are very good with rabbits so you aren't just paying for the vaccine but for the healthcheck that you receive at the same time.
It is at the time your bunnies go in for their regular vaccinations that you can pick up any potential health issues before they get to be important or an issue, so you should not just go by price, but by the quallity of the veterinary care you will recieve.
You need to build up a relationship with the vet so that they know your rabbit well for times of emergency - so pick the best vet you can not the cheapest.
We pay about £24 for myxo and £18 for VHD
Alicia
Mama Doe
I only ask because I've already started saving money for everything the rabbit needs and I've been working out costs of hutch, food, and things like that so I just wanted to know how much to put aside for vaccinations. I live in Surrey, will the myxi vaccination need to be done once or twice a year?prettylupin
Wise Old Thumper
Thank you
Twice. Most vets will advise twice a year anyway. Once a year is rather risky and a little outdated considering the prevalence of Myxi these last few years. In the South you will need it twice a year :wave:
I also pay the same sort of fees per vaccination as the Duchess, as she says, better to pay a little bit more for a rabbit savy and competent vet who will also give your bun an experienced health check.
The Duchess
Wise Old Thumper
Leigh
Mama Doe
The Duchess
Wise Old Thumper
The Duchess
Wise Old Thumper
No that's about 30 mins from us, but I do know someone down that way so I will ask her and come back when I have an answer
