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I have just found out the vet I was originally going to take Harlequin and Beauty to don’t do the RHD2 vaccine so I’m looking for a new one in Croydon if possible. As I don’t drive it makes it a bit harder.
Any sugestions would be very much appreciated.
You might find some suggestions here?
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/ve...-rabbit-owners/copy_of_county-or-city/england
Otherwise, for the vaccination, I wouldn't delay but ring around all the vets you can get to, and get it done asap.
As you know, it's virulent and deadly, and best get it done before everywhere closes up for Xmas.
I checked this link and don’t find any thing near to me. Also checked another one both supplied by members of the forum.
As soon as I get home I will be ringing around vets.
I have questions to ask but am unsure on what the answers should be to things such as how many rabbits do you see in a month. What makes a rabbit savy vet savy about rabbits if that makes sense.
I checked this link and don’t find any thing near to me. Also checked another one both supplied by members of the forum.
As soon as I get home I will be ringing around vets.
I have questions to ask but am unsure on what the answers should be to things such as how many rabbits do you see in a month. What makes a rabbit savy vet savy about rabbits if that makes sense.
I think I would see this as a two stage process. First of all I would find somewhere close to you who has the RHD2 vaccine in stock and who can give it asap. Then while you are having it done, I would be asking questions to establish how clued up on rabbits the vet is. You'll also get a feeling about the practice while you are there.
Hopefully, in the meantime you will receive some recommendations from forum members for vets in your area, who you could trust for spays and onward care.
Haha snap Zoobec :lol:
I checked this link and don’t find any thing near to me. Also checked another one both supplied by members of the forum.
As soon as I get home I will be ringing around vets.
I have questions to ask but am unsure on what the answers should be to things such as how many rabbits do you see in a month. What makes a rabbit savy vet savy about rabbits if that makes sense.
Mark Nelson vets in Thornton Heath or Anne Nelson vets in South Croydon. I have used a different branch of Mark Nelson and I'm pretty sure they would have the vaccine as he is the vet for Foal Farm rescue centre. As for rabbit savvy, I would say Nelsons are okay, I also use Priory Vets in Redhill/Reigate but understand this might be a bit far if you don't drive.
Sorry just to add I haven't been to Anne Nelsons myself for quite a few years as I moved so I can't say how rabbit savvy they are but historically I found them good.
I've been to the one in Biggin Hill a lot for my bun Teddy and they've been pretty good, he's a particularly difficult case! I've only seen Mr Nelson himself pretty much but hopefully the rest of the vets are good too.We have an appointment for tomorrow with mark nelson vets for the RHD2 vaccine. Thank you Orenoko for the recommendation. I will further check them out when I am there and see how rabbit savvy they are. There reviews online look great but have only seen ones by cat and dog owners.
Thanks Omi. Is there any thing I should look out for after they have had them.
Thanks Omi. Is there any thing I should look out for after they have had them.
Thanks Omi. Is there any thing I should look out for after they have had them.
Orenoko. They sound like a great vets and they really take care of teddy let’s hope this one is just as good.
Thanks MightyMax and Omi. So it’s a case of just leaving them be to settle back down then. Hopfully won’t be to bad and they only just starting to eat really well. Feel like a meanie tho as can’t give them any veg herbs or fruit as they not been introduced to it yet and was going to start after the pellet change. One step at a time
These are the Vaccine Data Sheets, details about any possible reactions/side effects are listed. Some Vets are using Fiivac ,which covers both RHD1 and RHD2.
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/media/documents/filavac.doc
Others are using Eravac, which covers just RHD2
https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/media/documents/eravac-uk-datasheet-0.pdf NB- Eravac is only licensed to provide 9 months protection and it needs to be administered into the lateral thoracic wall (on the side of the Rabbit under the skin over the Rabbit's ribcage) rather than the usual 'scruff' of the neck.
You're welcome.
Yes just keep a watchful eye and hopefully there won't be any adverse reaction at all.
They don't know you're being a meanie with the food, but they might not like you very much (in the short term) for taking them for their vaccinations!
Good luck xx