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Groovychick1804

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I hava a 6 year old netherland dwarf, and I have nebver thought about myxi injections and VHD. Our garden is all closed off and there is NO chance another rabbit could get in! do you think it is a good idea to get him vacinated at this age?
 
YES! Myxi and VHD are not transmitted by another rabbit! Mixy is transmitted by biting insects and VHD by anything! you can bring it home on your shoe!
 
Hiya, yes I think it is very wise to get all bunnies vaccinated, as every bunny is at risk from these dreadful diseases.
Bunnies do not have to come into physical contact with other bunnies to get VHD or Myxomatosis.
VHD can be carried by you on clothing (say from a visit to a pet shop, or vets), and Myxomatosis is carried by fleas, and mosquitoes, so even houserabbits can get these diseases :(
We have our elderly Sanctuary bunnies vaccinated with no ill affects (apart from one or two being a little off colour for a day or so) twice a year for Myxomatosis and once a year for VHD.
It would be a shame for your bunny to have reached 6 years of age, and then contract a deadly disease and die in a horrible way :(
I am sure he will be fine to have the vaccinations, talk to your vet if you have any concerns though :)
Best wishes
 
Groovychick1804 said:
Oh right so I have been stupid not injecting him before.
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aaawww, no one has said you are daft, far from it, I think you are obviously a very caring Bunny Mummy to bother finding out the information from the forum members about vaccinations. :D
We are all learning new things each day, and that is what the forum hopes to achieve. :)

Best wishes
 
Ayglnu13 said:
Can rabbits get this in the US?

~Amy
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Yes bunnies everywhere can get Myxomatosis and VHD....as far as I am aware, ask your Vet for specific vaccination recommendations in your area :)

Best wishes
 
Oh thanks :) I just wonder if rabbits can get it over here then why is it not required for us to get them vacinated over here.

~Amy
 
Groovychick1804 said:
Oh right so I have been stupid not injecting him before.
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Not at all! I new about VHD and myxi vaccs and chise to split my injections in half having myxi in march and VHD in august and consiquently lost 10 of my rabbits in june! Even those peopl who know alot about rabbits and there care will choose to do silly things like me!
 
Ayglnu13 said:
Oh thanks :) I just wonder if rabbits can get it over here then why is it not required for us to get them vacinated over here.

~Amy
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Hiya have checked the American House Rabbit web site, and bunnies can get VHD and Myxomatosis in America :?
It is not required by law for you to get your bunnies vaccinated, but most vets would highly recommend that bunnies are vaccinated.
It is the only protection you have against these deadly viruses.

best wishes
 
Adele said:
but most vets would highly recommend that bunnies are vaccinated.
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Really? I bring all the bunnies to the vet atleast once a year and the vet has never said anything to me about this vacination. Hmmm I will definitely have to talk to her about that. Thanks for the information.

~Amy
 
mmm, I have just booked in allof mine, as Bunny was due anyway and the babies will be 6 weeks next week, so better safe than sorry. ( the receptionist nearly had a heart attack when I said there were 5 of them!!)
 
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