Tamsin said:
Myxy can be given either annually or six monthly. If you live in a high risk area then its given sixth monthly to ensure the protection is at full strength all year round.
Tam
Tamsin I have heard that the latest is that bunnies should have Myxomatosis twice yearly.
All bunnies are at risk, because even if you go out walking in the Countryside (or have a dog or cat) and your rabbit is inside all year round, you still risk bringing a flea home that may be carrying the disease.
Secondly Mosquitos carry disease into your home, so House Rabbits are at risk all the time...from several sources.
All our 26 Sanctuary Bunnies are vaccinated every six months against Myxomatosis (one Vet said yearly, another twice yearly, so we have been there and worn the T shirt... :? )...in the end, we decided to play safe when a house rabbit got myxomatosis a few years ago...the only culprit must have been a flea :shock: or mosquito....and Teagan was vaccinated once a year, but still got myxo, badly.....
We know it is safe to vaccinate every six months against Myxomatosis, so prefer to take no chances with our wonderful and totally adored bunnies.
VHD (Cylap) only needs to be done once a year.
Every Vet will probably have a different perspective though, so this is why as Tamsin said, it is best to go DIRECT to the Vaccine Manufacturers if possible, as I have done in the past.
My perspective is that I would rather give the bunnies as much protection as possible against these deadly illnesses, House Rabbits or not (and we have both indoor and outdoor bunnies here)...the other problem is say for example this year has been very wet, and the mosquitos have loved the weather conditions...more mosquitos more risks, so it only takes one variable for info. originally given about myxo.vaccination frequency to change , and your bunny may suddenly be at more risk than previously considered.
I suppose you either play really safe, or just go with things and vaccine twice yearly in a more risky area.....but all areas and environments are risky, just of varying degrees.