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Vaccinations

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Mama Doe
Hi everyone. :D A friend of my sisters has asked me if I can pet sit her bunny for 2 weeks but I'm not sure whether to say yes or not because he isn't vaccinated. My two rabbits are but I'm worried just incase he would carry a risk because he isn't vaccinated. He'd be under quarenene(sp?) so I would wash my hands between handling him and my bunnies and keep their toys, food etc seperate.Would he be ok staying or do you think it's a bit risky? :?
 
Vaccinated rabbits can catch myxy - although their chances of survival are dramatically increased.

There is a very very low chance of anything being spread but it wouldn't certainly be less with a vaccinated rabbit.

Will she not vaccinate in exchange for the sitting service - no god boarding facility will take them unvaccinated either.

Tam
 
She's willing to have him vaccinated but she's going on holiday on Sunday so she wouldn't be able to have both vaccinations in time because of the two week gap. :? I know I should probably say no just to be on the safe side but I'd feel so bad! :oops:
 
Get mxyi done first then this week and offer to take him in for his VHD if he is still with you when it is due (she should be able to pay in advance with the vet).

It is unlikely he could pass anything to yours if they are up to date and he appears to be in perfect health but obviously he is at risk (make sure you have sorted out vet arrangements if he became ill while she was away).

Caz
 
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