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A couple of weeks ago my rabbit had his biannual myxi vaccine. Tonight I noticed a bald patch developing on the base of his neck around a couple of scabs.
After doing some online reseach I have found that this may be a form of a rare reaction to the vaccine.
What do I do now?
Do I take that as a sign that the vaccine is doing it's stuff?
Should I get him checked by the vet ASAP?
As it's the weekend, do I take him to the 24 hour emergency clinic or can he wait until monday?
 
Gilo reacted to her VHD injection but it was the same day. I took her back & they gave her some cream for me to rub on the area & also a steroid injection to take down the inflamation. It might be worth ringing for some advice but after 2 weeks unless he is in discomfort I would think Monday will be okay.

Rose
 
:? Shouldn't need an emergency vet so long as he's ok and normal in everything else right now - eating drinking pooping etc. Give the vets a call on Monday, common in VHD injections, but I've not heard/seen it in Myxi
 
Piper had a bit of a lump after his myxi vaccination - the lump has now gone and since it wasn't causing him any discomfort (ie he didn't even seem to notice when I prodded it) I just left it alone. I just kept checking it to make sure it was getting smaller not bigger.
 
It quite common for buns to get scabs after their vaccinations :) If the scabs are dry and healing just keep an eye. If they are weepy then keep them clean and pop him to the vet monday.

Tam
 
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