At the risk of sounding completely stupid...(vaccinations)

[Danielle84]

Just wanted some advice on vaccinations really.


Timmy is almost 6 months old and is neutered.

We were told that as he is a house bun we won't need to get him vaccinated. I'm sure this is wrong!

Any advice on what vaccinations are required and how often?

Just want to do the best for our little Tim but feel like everyone is telling us different things

 

[Jack's-Jane]

House Rabbits should definately be vaccinated against both Myxomatosis and VHD.
Myxo should be done every 6 months and VHD every 12 months

http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/VHD_UK.htm

http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/understanding_myxo_feb06.htm

 

[Danielle84]

Thank you so much, it's what i wanted to hear!


Sometimes you think people are supposed to be professionals and they give you the wrong information

 

[parsnipbun]

all rabbits should be vaccinated - myxi can be carried in by any biting insect (fleas, mozzies etc), vhd can come in on your hands and feet.

any vet advising otherwise needs correcting - and you should think about finding a better vet.

 

[Danielle84]

Oh it wasn't our vet

 

[Kermit]

I had a house bun and he got both myxi and VHD vacs every 6 months x

 

[willowholly]

My buns have always been housebuns & have always been vaccinated.I used to have them done twice a year for myxy & Vhd until the vet finally said VHD only needed to be once a year!!So they now have myxy twice a year & VHD once.I try I space them equally throughout the year so they get 3 check ups a year too.

 

[Danielle84]

Thanks for all your advice, will call the vets