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She was NOT a negligent or uncaring owner, just misguided in her belief in being told that Nosodes offer as much protection as a vaccine with 'less risk' of side effects. It was a truly dreadful event and the person never recovered from it emotionally. She passed away still riddled with guilt that she was responsible for causing the death of so many of her beloved Rabbits 
It was a truly dreadful event and the person never recovered from it emotionally. She passed away still riddled with guilt that she was responsible for causing the death of so many of her beloved Rabbits
She passed away still riddled with guilt that she was responsible for causing the death of so many of her beloved Rabbits
Poor lady.
Sadly, it is the case with vaccines that they can not be 100% effective. But at least rabbits have a specific vaccine designed for them.
When I had ferrets there was no vaccine designed to protect them from distemper (still isn't) and you'd have to take your chases using the dog vaccine off licence. You'd risk losing them by vaccinating them, or by not vaccinating them. And even vaccinated ferrets weren't protected from distemper as it reacted differently in a ferrets body to a dogs.
They will make progress on rabbit vaccines as VHD mutates, so we will always be able to provide the best possible care.
Poor lady.
Sadly, it is the case with vaccines that they can not be 100% effective. But at least rabbits have a specific vaccine designed for them.
When I had ferrets there was no vaccine designed to protect them from distemper (still isn't) and you'd have to take your chases using the dog vaccine off licence. You'd risk losing them by vaccinating them, or by not vaccinating them. And even vaccinated ferrets weren't protected from distemper as it reacted differently in a ferrets body to a dogs.
They will make progress on rabbit vaccines as VHD mutates, so we will always be able to provide the best possible care.
I never knew that about Ferrets
:wave: Just to let you guys know that a special import licence has been granted for the VHD2 vaccine from europe, so vets should be able to get hold of it within the next couple of weeks. I don't know if it's planned that it will be widely recommended in addition to the usual combo vaccine, or only for rabbits in areas with known problems, but either way, hopefully this is a bit of good news. For me there are still more questions than answers, but at least it means that if it seems the less risky option, the vaccine should be available
:wave: Just to let you guys know that a special import licence has been granted for the VHD2 vaccine from europe, so vets should be able to get hold of it within the next couple of weeks. I don't know if it's planned that it will be widely recommended in addition to the usual combo vaccine, or only for rabbits in areas with known problems, but either way, hopefully this is a bit of good news. For me there are still more questions than answers, but at least it means that if it seems the less risky option, the vaccine should be available
:wave: Just to let you guys know that a special import licence has been granted for the VHD2 vaccine from europe, so vets should be able to get hold of it within the next couple of weeks. I don't know if it's planned that it will be widely recommended in addition to the usual combo vaccine, or only for rabbits in areas with known problems, but either way, hopefully this is a bit of good news. For me there are still more questions than answers, but at least it means that if it seems the less risky option, the vaccine should be available
... though the mortality rate for a pet rabbit environment is far more promising than farm type environment.Given that the 'unexpected death' at the practice I use has now had confirmation of the presence of new variant of RHDV (RHDV2) ... then I think I may be having to make decisions sooner rather than later regarding vaccination......
Given that the 'unexpected death' at the practice I use has now had confirmation of the presence of new variant of RHDV (RHDV2) ... then I think I may be having to make decisions sooner rather than later regarding vaccination......
