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Sore after VHD jab

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Suzanne

Mama Doe
Dandelion and Florence had their VHD job about 10 days but Dandelion had quite a reaction to it. Last year he was fine and it was Florence who got VHD limp. Anyway he was so distressed that he stopped eating - i caught it in time and treated him at home (he's a regualar gas sufferer so i know what to do) He developed a scab on his neck about the size of a penny. It is dry but looks a bit nasty. It doesn't seem to bother him.

Could this be from the way the jab was administered? Our usual vet, whom i trust, has moved practice and we didn't know so we had her replacement and imo she wasn't as very good. (moving vets now) Should I inform the vet?
 
Suzanne said:
Should I inform the vet?
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Yes :)

The site of vaccination should be massaged for at least 3 minutes after the vaccination has been given to disperse the vaccine. It is oil based and can cause a nasty skin reaction. Also, a different needle should be used to give the vaccination from the one used to draw it up.

I hope both Bunnies are not sore anymore

Janex
 
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