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Smudge UD Sweep's Gone Too UD p156 Results
- Thread starter Captain Helen
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one of the family
Mama Doe
Thinking of Smudge (at The Bridge I am sure), Sweep - sending all good vibes, all your other buns - sending protection vibes and you - really hoping that you get some answers very soon. You couldn't have done anymore xx
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Does not seem likely really then
I so want you to have some answers as to 'why' because the not knowing must be utterly terrifying for you
Captain Helen
Wise Old Thumper
The vet can't see what else it could be other than VHD. Both bodies will be sent to the lab. Just done the second dose of Septrin and all buns fine. I was expecting more bodies. How many will I lose today?
Test results could take days. What more can I do?
fluffiebunnie
Warren Veteran
parsnipbun
Wise Old Thumper
along with others thinking it must be vhd surely?
Although I do not know how it can not be being picked up in PM??? (perhaps acting in a slightly different way??? Jacks Jane - any ideas??)
With such a short incubation period if it is VHD (and the other deaths being earlier than 1-3 days ago) presume its in the environment (where I believe it can hang on for 105 days plus).
The other buns are of course infectious BUT if not yet infected then to be moved outside the environment it is in and kept in quarantine is their best bet for survival.
Does anyone know if they are removed whether they will carry it inside or on their fur etc etc???
I am wondering if a local boarding place for non rabbits (eg a cattery) might take them while this is sorted out.
????
Again I am so very very very sorry for you and thinking of you and the buns gone and especially the buns still there.
Jaysmonkey
Wise Old Thumper
The vet called. Sweep passed away around midnight.
Just done the second dose of Septrin and all buns fine. I was expecting more bodies. How many will I lose today?
Test results could take days. What more can I do?
Oh Helen
I am so so sorry. I really don't know what to say. I'm thinking of you xxxx
biscandmatt1
Wise Old Thumper
so sorry sleep tight beautiful bunnies. xJack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
The vet called. Sweep passed away around midnight.
Just done the second dose of Septrin and all buns fine. I was expecting more bodies. How many will I lose today?
Test results could take days. What more can I do?
I have to admit that VHD does seem to be the most likely, taking into account the time scale of losses
As for what more can you do, obviously no Rabbits in or out of the premises and no visitors who have contact with any other Rabbits
I'd also get the Vet to contact MSD re the combi-vac they had, dates, batch number etc.
I'd keep all Rabbits off grass and also Jeyes fluid clean and boiling water rinse all concrete runs
I would dispose (break up and burn) of the hutches used by the deceased
Use separate brushes/brooms/dustpans for every Rabbit/Rabbit group accommodation
Disposable aprons and gloves for handling
What a complete nightmare
Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
I so wish I could make this nightmare go away for you. There's not a lot I can say, I've just been in awe when I've seen your rescue set up and how you've organised everything and it's all just so, so unfair.
I hope you are okay.
