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Vaccinations and vet recommendations

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tigerbabe

Mama Doe
You've probably answered these question's so often you're fed up of it, so I'll say sorry in advance :lol:

I was at the vets with my rats today so I thought I'd find out about rabbit vacs. I found out the prices and then asked if the myxi and vhd had to be given at different times. Anyway the girl went and asked the vet and he said he was willing to give them both at the same time but that the manufacturers recommend doing them a week apart.

Can anyone tell me if there is supposed to be a gap between them (and how long it should be) and tell me why they shouldn't be given together if that's the case??


I found my current vet (Mark Trehearne at Heron vets) through recommendations from other rat owners and he's great with my rats so I thought it'd be worth seeing if any of you have any recommendations for a good rabbit vet near me?? I'm in Sutton, Surrey.
 
Bonnie on here lives in Surbiton and will give you details of a vet near her. Animal lifeline a rescue near you use a Vet that they recommend according to their website - Based in Sutton - David More 0208 641 6126/

Further afield ARC recomend Twickenham Vetinary Surgery who have the lovely Cristabel. If you want details please pm me.
 
doh silly me, I forgot about animal lifeline - not a good thing as I was planning to adopt rabbits from there or furryfriends when the time comes :oops: :oops:

I think A/L also uses my vets but if they recommend a different vet there must be a good reason. The one in Sutton would be good for me then cos I don't drive so that's the easiest one for me to get to.

Thanks :D
 
Can anyone tell me if there is supposed to be a gap between them (and how long it should be) and tell me why they shouldn't be given together if that's the case??
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The usual recommended gap is two weeks. The two vaccines are not made by the same manufacturer so have not been tested together and are not licensed to be given together, hence the two week "safety margin".

Also, because the vaccines require an immune response from the rabbit, I'd be happier giving the vaccines 2 weeks apart to ensure that they don't 'overload' the rabbit's system and an adequate immune response is generated to each vaccine. I have no evidence to back up this part, it's just a feeling of mine :lol:
 
I was told 2 weeks when I had mine done too. I agree with Alison's rationale too - it just sounds risky.
 
Benny was given both together and was very listless and wouldn't eat for a few days after. Since then I found out they should really be given two weeks apart. I think it overloads their immune system if they're both given together. I definately wouldn't have them done together again.

My friend went to the same vets a week or so later for her buns vacs and they were given two weeks apart from the same vet. I think she learnt from her mistake with Benny!!! :x
 
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