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glitterdust

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Do I need to get both my bun buns booked in for the rvhd 2 vaccine. Is this an essential vaccination?nobe of the vets have never mentioned it to me before, I found out about it online, also does anyone have any ideas the cost of it. Thank you

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Do I need to get both my bun buns booked in for the rvhd 2 vaccine. Is this an essential vaccination?nobe of the vets have never mentioned it to me before, I found out about it online, also does anyone have any ideas the cost of it. Thank you

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Yes, it is essential that all Rabbits receive the RHD2 Vaccine. There is a lot of information on these links :

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rvhd2/

*WARNING- Some graphic images on the next link*

https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/infectious-disease/rabbit-haemorrhagic-disease

https://www.facebook.com/groups/MyxomatosismapfortheUK/
 
Do I need to get both my bun buns booked in for the rvhd 2 vaccine. Is this an essential vaccination?nobe of the vets have never mentioned it to me before, I found out about it online, also does anyone have any ideas the cost of it. Thank you

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I would definitely do this. You may not be in a high risk area but I think it's best to get it done as you never know if it might after your rabbits.

There's some questions and answers here:


https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/infectious-disease/rabbit-haemorrhagic-disease

https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/owners/frequently-asked-questions/FAQRHD

https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/ar...bit-haemorrhagic-disease/how-to-order-vaccine

https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/media/documents/filavac.doc

There's info here on your vet getting the vaccine in - have they got it at your local surgery?

I shopped around for the best price. Some vets are charging around £25 and others nearer to £70
 
I would definitely do this. You may not be in a high risk area but I think it's best to get it done as you never know if it might after your rabbits.

There's some questions and answers here:


https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/articles/infectious-disease/rabbit-haemorrhagic-disease

https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/owners/frequently-asked-questions/FAQRHD

https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/ar...bit-haemorrhagic-disease/how-to-order-vaccine

https://www.harcourt-brown.co.uk/media/documents/filavac.doc

There's info here on your vet getting the vaccine in - have they got it at your local surgery?

I shopped around for the best price. Some vets are charging around £25 and others nearer to £70
Yeah my vets have it, I didn't like to ask how much it was, i might have to ring back up and ask. Oh my poor Jimmy is gonna be an unhappy boy. He hates the pet carrier, the car journey and the vets. Bless him. Is there side effects at all or is it just like the first vaccine?

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Yeah my vets have it, I didn't like to ask how much it was, i might have to ring back up and ask. Oh my poor Jimmy is gonna be an unhappy boy. He hates the pet carrier, the car journey and the vets. Bless him. Is there side effects at all or is it just like the first vaccine?

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I have rang vets it is 19 pound each, I thought she said 90 at first I nearly fainted lol.

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I have rang vets it is 19 pound each, I thought she said 90 at first I nearly fainted lol.

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Similar to my vets. They charge £20 each :)

As with every vaccine there can be side effects but they're not too serious.

You should be getting the Filavac vaccine which is NOT a live vaccine so the most usually seen is a small swelling where the vaccine is given - often goes by itself after 3 days to 2 weeks.
The Earvac vaccine I don't know of side effects but I believe it may have more side effects than Filavac.

Buns may be a little quiet after the vet visit but many buns are.

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Similar to my vets. They charge £20 each :)

As with every vaccine there can be side effects but they're not too serious.

You should be getting the Filavac vaccine which is NOT a live vaccine so the most usually seen is a small swelling where the vaccine is given - often goes by itself after 3 days to 2 weeks.
The Earvac vaccine I don't know of side effects but I believe it may have more side effects than Filavac.

Buns may be a little quiet after the vet visit but many buns are.

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Glitterdust, I was going to say (as dp has done) that I always prefer the Filavac vaccine over the Eravac. I personally would advise to check which is to be given before visiting the surgery:



“The recent licensing of ERAVAC RHD2 vaccine for use in the UK is important in that it further recognises the concerns of the regulatory authorities and drug companies that RHD2 is a serious health and welfare concern to UK rabbits. However, there are a few caveats here, related to its origin as a vaccine for meat rabbits. The vaccine duration of action has not been determined, as meat rabbits are typically slaughtered very early in life. In fact, the product characteristics state: “Vaccinate only fattening rabbits. No information is available on the safety and efficacy in other categories such as breeding or pet rabbits.”

In addition, the vaccine is oil adjuvanted, necessitating the following user warning:

*Eravac is an emulsion containing mineral oil. Accidental injection may cause severe pain and selling, particularly if injected into a joint or finger – this could result in the loss of the finger if prompt medical attention is not given. If someone is accidentally injected with this product, they must seek medical attention immediately even if only a very small amount is injected. The package leaflet should be shown to the doctor. If pain persists for more than 12 hours after medical examination, the doctor should be contacted again.*

For these reasons, we feel that other vaccines, such as Filavac, covering RHD2 are preferable for the pet and rabbit population in the UK. As ever, rabbit owners are urged to discuss the specifics of their rabbit’s care with their own vets, and those vets are welcome to contact RWAF for further discussion should they wish to.”


http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB..._the_public/veterinary/004239/WC500214907.pdf
 
Glitterdust, I was going to say (as dp has done) that I always prefer the Filavac vaccine over the Eravac. I personally would advise to check which is to be given before visiting the surgery:



“The recent licensing of ERAVAC RHD2 vaccine for use in the UK is important in that it further recognises the concerns of the regulatory authorities and drug companies that RHD2 is a serious health and welfare concern to UK rabbits. However, there are a few caveats here, related to its origin as a vaccine for meat rabbits. The vaccine duration of action has not been determined, as meat rabbits are typically slaughtered very early in life. In fact, the product characteristics state: “Vaccinate only fattening rabbits. No information is available on the safety and efficacy in other categories such as breeding or pet rabbits.”

In addition, the vaccine is oil adjuvanted, necessitating the following user warning:

*Eravac is an emulsion containing mineral oil. Accidental injection may cause severe pain and selling, particularly if injected into a joint or finger – this could result in the loss of the finger if prompt medical attention is not given. If someone is accidentally injected with this product, they must seek medical attention immediately even if only a very small amount is injected. The package leaflet should be shown to the doctor. If pain persists for more than 12 hours after medical examination, the doctor should be contacted again.*

For these reasons, we feel that other vaccines, such as Filavac, covering RHD2 are preferable for the pet and rabbit population in the UK. As ever, rabbit owners are urged to discuss the specifics of their rabbit’s care with their own vets, and those vets are welcome to contact RWAF for further discussion should they wish to.”


http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB..._the_public/veterinary/004239/WC500214907.pdf
Oh I will ring them tomorrow and ask, thank you.

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.... so all is well? :)
Change of vets as it was eravac they were getting, maybe that is why it was so cheap. I'm now getting filavac for 35.00 each. Thank you for letting me know about this as I would of just went along with the eravac without thinking anything of It.

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Change of vets as it was eravac they were getting, maybe that is why it was so cheap. I'm now getting filavac for 35.00 each. Thank you for letting me know about this as I would of just went along with the eravac without thinking anything of It.

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Wow, I am so glad I mentioned it!

Well done you. Can't too careful with these vets - need to check up on them :lol:
 
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