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Wild rabbit with myxi
- Thread starter Alicia
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
http://www.vetuk.co.uk/advantage-fl...cats-small-dogs-and-rabbits-4-pipettes-p-1173
Are your Rabbits vaccinated against RHD2 ?
MightyMax
Banned
I wouldn't worry too much if yours are all vaccinated?
I had a similar situation recently and what I did was consult my vet - if they are rabbit savvy they should be able to give you a balanced view if they think anything should be done. Mine thought there was nothing to do in the circumstances
Alicia
Mama Doe
thank you for all the advice, they've had the combi vaccination, I'm not exactly sure what that covers, myxi and VHD? I changed my clothes and shoes just in case, hopefully they'll be fine
MightyMax
Banned
I'm not sure as the dog ran off and came back with it, but when I got the rabbit away from her it was still warm but dead then which makes me think that the dog caught it
Yes the combi vaccine covers myxi and VHD1. The Filavac vaccination covers VHD1 and VHD2.
Good idea to change your clothes
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I'm not sure as the dog ran off and came back with it, but when I got the rabbit away from her it was still warm but dead then which makes me think that the dog caught it
The combi vaccine (Nobivac) covers for Myxo and RHD1
https://www.viovet.co.uk/Nobivac_Myxo-RHD_Vaccine_for_Rabbits/c1516/
But it does not cover for RHD2. Given that you dog walk in areas with a wild Rabbit population I would definitely get your Rabbits vaccinated with the RHD2 Vaccine (Filivac)
http://www.grovet.com/filavac-kc-v-10x1dose.html
RHD2 is a real threat to ALL Pet Rabbits, it is spread far more easily than is Myxomatosis. I'd have a read of this information and contact your Vet as soon as possible to discuss having your Rabbits Vaccinated against RHD2
http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/pdfs/RVHD2FAQv4January2017.pdf
My Vet has some information about RHD2 on her Blog
http://www.twickenhamvets.com/update-rhd2-rabbits-first-case-surgery/
MightyMax
Banned
I'm not sure as the dog ran off and came back with it, but when I got the rabbit away from her it was still warm but dead then which makes me think that the dog caught it
There's a thread on here abut RHD2, in case you want more info :thumb:
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?456446-RHD2-Vaccine-Updated-18th-April-2017
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
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MightyMax
Banned
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