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saw myxomatosis today
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HouseOfRabbit
Warren Scout
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Hele;6552260[B said:]You can get them vaccinated now. The vaccine is safe from 5 weeks[/B] :wave:
It's a horrible illness isn't it
Yep, they can be vaccinated now as long as they are both in good health
http://www.msd-animal-health.co.uk/Products_Public/nobivac-myxo-rhd/090_product_datasheet.aspx
MightyMax
Banned
You can get them vaccinated now. The vaccine is safe from 5 weeks :wave:
It's a horrible illness isn't it
As Hele says, a terrible thing to happen ... The vaccine takes three weeks to kick in, and with the start of the Spring (and fleas/mozzies etc) it's all the more important.
Rita
Warren Scout
hello i live in Stonehouse. i was walking the dog at Coaley Peak in the woods. i have seen another in Tewkesbury. so sad.
Rita
Warren Scout
thank you for that, made interesting reading. i will wait until they are a little bigger. do you think they could be spayed and have the injection at the same time or will that be to much for them.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I would not want them to have a vaccination and neuter at the same time. In order for the vaccine to be effective it needs to produce a good immune response from the Rabbit. This may be jeopardised if the Rabbit is subjected to the physiological stress of a neuter at the same time. I would get the vaccinations done ASAP. They remain at high risk until three weeks after the vaccination has been given.
MightyMax
Banned
To be honest I wouldn't do the spay and neuter/spay at the same time. A vaccination stimulates a rabbit's immune system response, and would therefore put some strain on his/her system. Although many vets do the two things together, it would be your prerogative to suggest you prefer to wait for the spay. The vaccinations take three weeks to be fully 'valid', so if they were my buns, I would vaccinate first, then spay after at least three weeks.
Rita
Warren Scout
thank you all for all your information. so glad we have this website.
