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myxi jab advice needed

L

Lolly's mum

Mama Doe
hi all,

my two buns arrived with me in august of this year and were overdue their myxi jabs. i know they need their boosters and i am taking them for their first visit to the new vets next week as they both also need a "pawdicure".

my questions are...

is myxi more rife during spring and summer and if so would it be prudent to wait until early spring for their boosters?

they have never had a jab for vhd and the same question applys.

they are both house buns and always have been, always will be (if that makes a difference)

advice appreciated

em
 
Myxomatosis is rife at the moment and House Rabbits are just as much at risk as outdoor Rabbits.

The Myxomatosis vaccine should be given every 6 months. Whilst Myxi does peak at the end of the Summer it is now a year round problem really. The vaccine only gives some protection for 6-10 months, hence the need for 6 monthly boosters.

The VHD Vaccine is only given once a year. There are 3 makes of VHD Vaccine available. I would recommend either LAPINJECT or ANIVAC. I would avoid CYLAP like the plague as it is well known for causing some nasty side effects.
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Myxomatosis is rife at the moment and House Rabbits are just as much at risk as outdoor Rabbits.

The Myxomatosis vaccine should be given every 6 months. Whilst Myxi does peak at the end of the Summer it is now a year round problem really. The vaccine only gives some protection for 6-10 months, hence the need for 6 monthly boosters.

The VHD Vaccine is only given once a year. There are 3 makes of VHD Vaccine available. I would recommend either LAPINJECT or ANIVAC. I would avoid CYLAP like the plague as it is well known for causing some nasty side effects.
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thanks!! the little darlings will get jabbed next week!!

em
 
Make sure your vet does not do both the Myxo and VHD jab at the same time, they should be done seperatly with a gap of at least 2 weeks between them.
 
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