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Myxi booster? Or not?

sierra*323

sierra*323

Mama Doe
Hi there,

I just asked my vets if they do myxi jabs every 6 months rather than just annually like vhd, and the receptionist said that annually is standard unless you live in an area that is at high risk, e.g. in the countryside with lots of wild rabbits. Should I ask for the booster anyway, just to be safe? It can't do any harm can it?

I don't live near any fields, but you never know. I know there are wild bunnies with myxi where I volunteer once a week, but that's 20 minutes away. I can't see the vet refusing to give me the boosters if I ask, can you? If it won't cause any harm then I'm efectively just paying them for peace of mind!
 
I would imagine the majority of areas (if not all) are high risk nowadays.

If your bunnies were mine I would certainly be getting them done every 6 months (unless there was a medical reason not to for that specific bunny).
 
That's a receptionist talking as well, she doesn't have veterinary knowledge.

As myxi is very prevalent this season, i'd strongly recommend the 6 monthly booster.
 
Yes, I'd highly recommend 6 monthly.
I have heard of members on here who have had indoor rabbits who aren't in contact with the outdoors contract this :censored: virus :(
 
All of ours are done 6 monthly. It's really not worth the risk, and I would hope that a vet wouldn't refuse that! If they do, change vets!!
 
Thanks for all your advice :wave:
Thankfully Tango had his at the rescue about the same time as I took Finx for hers, so 6 months for both will be Febuary. I'm taking them both for a general check-up and to get nails cut soon, as Tango isn't registered with my vets yet, so I'll make sure they will do the boosters when they're due then! I'm confident that the vet that Finx saw when she went into stasis will do what's best for them, she was fantastic. Hopefully I can see her again!
 
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