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I am having to make a very tough descision and I would appreciate some advice. I think I know the answer to my question already, it's just not th one I want :cry:
I have now lost 2 rabbits to myxi in the last year, they were both vacinated and in good health before. I have just found out my neighbour has had hers pts due to myxi (also vaccinated) and I am now thinking it may be best to rehome my other 3 buns, as it is obviously very prevolent in my area. I love them to pieces, but I can't risk putting them through that awful disese and I can't stand the prospect of trying to nurse another bunny through it and failing.
I take every possible precaution, but my garden backs onto a field which has wild rabbits and I think I'm fighting a loosing battle.
Sorry for rammbling on, I hope this makes sense. I would appreciate any input/ advice, many thanks
 
i just wanted to say im so sorry that your in that situation! i have no advice but didnt want to read and run.
 
I'm sorry to hear you're in that situation.

Can I ask what precautions you're taking?

Also, to avoid any direct or close contact with the wildies, could your bunnies move inside?
 
Aww so sorry to read this :( Have you spoken to your vets about this? I once spoke to a lady who had bunnies in a high myxi area, and she was advised to have your bunnies vaccinated every three months to protect them - which it did - it may be an option??

Unfortunately tho, it would probably need your neighbours to do the same :(
 
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