Dear All,
in view of the nasty Myxomatosis outbreak here in the Sanctuary, amongst vaccinated bunnies, I wondered how you felt about the following:
At first sign of Myxomatosis all rabbits were isolated and treated with SPOT ON to prevent spread by Fleas, and anti mosquito measures taken (well were already in place).
This seems to have slowed the spread of the disease, but new cases are still appearing.
Vet said there are two ways of trying to contain spread, and we opted for the isolating of rabbits, treating and euthanaising individual rabbits as and when necessary.
The other approach would be to have any rabbit showing symptoms immediately put to sleep to stop it spreading to other rabbits.
As we have 32 rabbits in residence, this may need a different approach than a rabbit keeper with just a couple of rabbits.
As things go on, and more and more bunnies become affected and suffer with nasty sores, bad eyes and kidney inflammation (which may or may not right itself, only time will tell), I am beginning to think it may be kinder to have any more new bunnies showing symptoms put to sleep, regardless of how severe their symptoms.
The fact is, we could end up with 32 rabbits infected at this rate, and the mortality rate will be high with rabbits already old and frail.
Whatever approach , it is utterly heartbreaking, but now that a third of the rabbits overall have been infected, I am beginning to think it is going to spread amongst the lot
I will dicuss this more in depth with our vet when we take Larkspur late today, but wanted to ask your opinions.
I know it is a very upsetting subject, and I am so sorry if it stirs up sad feelings amongst you lovely people. I am asking, as it may help others(especially rescues, or people who keep large numbers of bunnies as pets) if god forbid this disease continues to bypass the vaccines.
Thank you
Best wishes
Adele
in view of the nasty Myxomatosis outbreak here in the Sanctuary, amongst vaccinated bunnies, I wondered how you felt about the following:
At first sign of Myxomatosis all rabbits were isolated and treated with SPOT ON to prevent spread by Fleas, and anti mosquito measures taken (well were already in place).
This seems to have slowed the spread of the disease, but new cases are still appearing.
Vet said there are two ways of trying to contain spread, and we opted for the isolating of rabbits, treating and euthanaising individual rabbits as and when necessary.
The other approach would be to have any rabbit showing symptoms immediately put to sleep to stop it spreading to other rabbits.
As we have 32 rabbits in residence, this may need a different approach than a rabbit keeper with just a couple of rabbits.
As things go on, and more and more bunnies become affected and suffer with nasty sores, bad eyes and kidney inflammation (which may or may not right itself, only time will tell), I am beginning to think it may be kinder to have any more new bunnies showing symptoms put to sleep, regardless of how severe their symptoms.
The fact is, we could end up with 32 rabbits infected at this rate, and the mortality rate will be high with rabbits already old and frail.
Whatever approach , it is utterly heartbreaking, but now that a third of the rabbits overall have been infected, I am beginning to think it is going to spread amongst the lot
I will dicuss this more in depth with our vet when we take Larkspur late today, but wanted to ask your opinions.
I know it is a very upsetting subject, and I am so sorry if it stirs up sad feelings amongst you lovely people. I am asking, as it may help others(especially rescues, or people who keep large numbers of bunnies as pets) if god forbid this disease continues to bypass the vaccines.
Thank you
Best wishes
Adele
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