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House rabbit vaccinations...
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tashp90
Warren Veteran
Both of mine are too, I didn't even think about not getting them done
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threelittlepigs
Alpha Buck
:wave: I don't get my housebuns vacc'd as a matter of course as I live in Liverpool and I know that there are no wild rabbits for several miles radius. I don't walk/visit areas which have wild bunnies. Also, I only have a paved back yard and birds do not visit regularly. In 8 years I have only once seen a bird in my back yard and I have never seen vermin. The only way my buns could become infected is through hay.
If I lived in a more suburban area, was visiting a rescue with them or was going to put them into boarding, I would get them done as I have done in the past.
If I lived in a more suburban area, was visiting a rescue with them or was going to put them into boarding, I would get them done as I have done in the past.
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tashp90
Warren Veteran
It won't let me see that as it needs to be downloaded on my phone.
Presumably it's what I think in that they should still be vaccinated? This person said "she's a house a bunny, and is not to go outside so she doesn't need vaccinations"...I need to delete these selling pages :evil:
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Lea-Anne
Warren Veteran
Mozzys can still get in through open windows. Vaccinating is always best ( unless a vet says otherwise for particular individuals).
threelittlepigs
Alpha Buck
I do agree. I think the decision not to vaccinate has to be a very considered one.
The only reason not to vaccinate is for medical reasons, i.e. if a rabbit is considered too ill to vaccinate.
Otherwise, all rabbits should be vaccinated, indoor or outdoor. Indoor buns aren't as much at risk as outdoor ones, but there is still a risk. Fleas and other insects can come in on hay, and mozzies/midges come through open windows and doors very easily. You can also carry fleas etc back on your clothes from work, as other people have cats, dogs etc or even from other people's houses. And vhd can live on surfaces for months, so doesn't even need an insect to travel.
It's just not worth the risk. If someone wants to save £30-40 by putting their pet's life in danger, then they shouldn't have that pet.
Otherwise, all rabbits should be vaccinated, indoor or outdoor. Indoor buns aren't as much at risk as outdoor ones, but there is still a risk. Fleas and other insects can come in on hay, and mozzies/midges come through open windows and doors very easily. You can also carry fleas etc back on your clothes from work, as other people have cats, dogs etc or even from other people's houses. And vhd can live on surfaces for months, so doesn't even need an insect to travel.
It's just not worth the risk. If someone wants to save £30-40 by putting their pet's life in danger, then they shouldn't have that pet.
Jojo123
Mama Doe
I looked into it and come to the conclusion that its better to vaccinate, even if the risk is lower from being indoors I would rather be safe than sorry :wave: Alfie is due for his around now but im taking them for a check up when its rabbits awareness week in may does anyone know if waiting a couple of weeks is ok? Or just get it done now? Its no problem for me as I drive ect, just thinking it saves them going twice in a short space of time
MightyMax
Banned
Agree with this. When I have severely compromised rabbits I make the decision not to vaccinate,taking the advice of my vet.
Lea-Anne
Warren Veteran
Me too. My Vince didn't get vaccinated for the first year of his life as he had full blown snuffles and the vet said it was a bad idea. Last year he was well enough to have it and although I was petrified it might trigger a worse reaction of his snuffles my vet is convinced he has no infection left ( his immune system is fine) he just has symptoms ( like cats with cat flu). He will be getting done next week.
I work every bank holiday Good Friday and Monday as I get £200 extra pay. This ALWAYS goes on my rabs vacs, never anything else. Every year without fail. That way they will always be done, regardless of whether I am skint or not from that month's wages.
Inimical Me
Wise Old Thumper
I've lived in the city centre for years and have always vaccinated. For the sake of £40, I don't think it's worth the risk. There were no wild rabbits in Manchester city centre but biting insects like mosquitoes can also fly and I think in most cities there are actually more open, green areas that may have wildlife than people might expect.
I moved into a new flat, the previous tenant had a cat, the cat had left fleas, I don't know where the cat had been but fleas can transmit myxi, so better safe than sorry.
I also board my bunnies while on holiday and to do so they need to be vaccinated.
I moved into a new flat, the previous tenant had a cat, the cat had left fleas, I don't know where the cat had been but fleas can transmit myxi, so better safe than sorry.
I also board my bunnies while on holiday and to do so they need to be vaccinated.
BattleKat
Wise Old Thumper
I don't quite understand why people think the risk is so much lower being indoors. Throughout mozzie season I'm always covered in bites (even if james remains unscathed :roll, they virtually always happen at night, and I don't even have an opening window in my room! I wouldn't want to take the chance unless it was more risky to get the rabbit vaccinated.
, they virtually always happen at night, and I don't even have an opening window in my room! I wouldn't want to take the chance unless it was more risky to get the rabbit vaccinated.
tashp90
Warren Veteran
I don't quite understand why people think the risk is so much lower being indoors. Throughout mozzie season I'm always covered in bites (even if james remains unscathed :roll
I always get silly flying bugs through my windows when I open them, so I wouldn't risk not having mine done. It never even crossed my mind not to have them done
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MrsDownTheRabbitHole
Warren Scout
It really depends what your rabbits might encounter- they might be safe day to day in the house but is there a chance you will ever want to take them out into your garden? Might you send them to a cattery whilst you are on holiday (this one is essential because here they will be in a run previously inhabited by other unknown rabbits and also be surrounded by unknown rabbits)? You really just need to think about the situation you are in and what the rabbits could come into contact with- is the risk worth it? That's up to you.
