My bunny had already had his vaccinations as a baby when I got him last summer. I know they're given once a year but I've read that myxomitosis is more common when the young wild rabbits are about and I often see them from April onwards. So I was thinking of getting my bunny vaccinated in March to give him a few weeks to build up more immunity. Is this a good idea or is it harmful to vaccinate a few months early? Also, I like the idea of the combined vaccine as he'll only need one needle stick so it won't upset him so much but his vaccines as a baby were done separately. Is there any problem with changing now?
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Best time to vaccinate? Separate or Combined vaccine?
- Thread starter ripply
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
It will be fine to have him vaccinated with the combination vaccine in March as long as he is in good health
weedug
Mama Doe
If he had the single vaccines in the summer, the myxo part would be given every 6 months, and the VHD every year.
He will be overdue his myxo vaccine now, so I wouldn't delay taking him to the vet. They can advise whether you should get the single myxo (if they still have it), and change to the combined vaccination in 6 months time :wave:
elmoandfern
Mama Doe
i would definitely vaccinate with the combo now, my vet told me it's not harmful to vaccinate a little early. she also actually said that the combined is more effective against myxo (she did explain why but it escapes me now!)
