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First combi vacc/spaying??

Alibunbun

Alibunbun

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What age is it recommended to get a rabbits first combi vaccination? And what age is normal/acceptable for a doe to be spayed? :wave:

Oh and one more :lol: When should I get the first general check up done? When I go for the combi vacc. Or after picking her up?
 
Vaccinations can be done from 5 weeks so as soon as you get her, if the breeder doesn't have it done for you. Spaying is usually about 6 months but will depend on yor vet.

Personally I would wait a few days to let her settle before taking her for a check up, but I have heard it advised to go as soon as you get her to limit all the stress to one day
 
If she hasn't been vaccinated, then I'd do it as soon as possible. I believe young buns are more at risk from VHD and they can have the combi vaccination from a very early age. Females buns are usually spayed at 4-5 months at my vets. Again, the sooner the better as it should help calm down hormones.
 
Thank you both :thumb:

I did think maybe all in one day would be better as I don't want to stress her out too much :? But then again, it might be too much stress? I'll get her vaccinated ASAP once I bring her home and ask about my local rabbit savvy vets spaying procedure.
 
She looks very young and as I don't know how long you have had her I would give her a week to settle in then take her for her vaccination and check up. The Vet could also check to see if it is a girl, at this age it is not that easy to tell. Spaying age varies between different owners and Vets, I have always waited until mine have been 5 - 6 months.
 
tonibun said:
She looks very young and as I don't know how long you have had her I would give her a week to settle in then take her for her vaccination and check up. The Vet could also check to see if it is a girl, at this age it is not that easy to tell. Spaying age varies between different owners and Vets, I have always waited until mine have been 5 - 6 months.
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Like I say, I haven't brought her home yet, she is too young :wave: Thank you for the advice! :thumb:
 
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