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Why are rabbit vaccinations important?
Vaccinations help to protect your bunny from severe infectious diseases. It also stops them from passing dangerous infections to other rabbits. Rabbits should be kept inside until they have been fully vaccinated; however even indoor rabbits can catch these diseases as they can be spread by flying insects and on hay and other items that enter the home, as well as from wild rabbits in the garden.
Which diseases do we vaccinate rabbits against?
Myxomatosis
Myxomatosis is a horrible, almost always fatal viral disease which is widespread in the wild UK rabbit population. It is spread from wild rabbits to pet bunnies by insects such as fleas and mosquitoes.
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD)
RHD is another severe, usually fatal disease affecting rabbits. It causes internal bleeding and often sudden death. RHD is caused by a calicivirus, like one of the ‘cat flu’ viruses and can be carried on both live animals and inanimate objects, where it can persist for a very long time. Its main method of spread is via clothes, shoes etc, as well as by insects, and it is widespread in the UK wild rabbit population. There are 2 strains of RHD – RHD1 & RHD2, plus a new highly virulent strain of RHD2.
How many vaccinations does my rabbit need?
In light of the new ‘highly virulent strain’ of RVHD2, we have updated our vaccination advice, and recommend all rabbits now have two vaccinations a year for the best possible protection:
- ‘Triple’ vaccine to cover Myxi, RHD1 and RHD2
- New vaccine to cover RVHD2 highly virulent strain
These vaccines can be given 2 weeks or more apart.
How old does my rabbit need to be for vaccination?
Both vaccines can be given to rabbits from 5 weeks old (on separate occasions at least 2 weeks apart).
How often do I need to vaccinate my bunny?
Annual boosters are required for both vaccines to provide ongoing protection.
Are there any side effects of vaccination?
Swellings at the site of injection, and a short term fever are common temporary side effects. Other more serious adverse reactions can occur but are very rare.
Is the vaccine 100% effective?
No vaccine is or can be 100% effective. In particular, vaccination doesn’t guarantee absolute protection from Myxomatosis, but the disease is much milder in vaccinated rabbits, appearing as a single skin lesion, or a short, fairly minor illness. Vaccinated rabbits with Myxomatosis usually survive; unfortunately unvaccinated rabbits tend not to.
Price of rabbit vaccinations
To view our latest pricing for rabbit vaccinations please visit our Pricing page.
Book your vet appointment
To book a vaccination appointment for your rabbit click here: Book Online – select ‘Vet Consult’ and ‘Vaccination/Booster’.
Why are rabbit vaccinations important?
Vaccinations help to protect your bunny from severe infectious diseases. It also stops them from passing dangerous infections to other rabbits. Rabbits should be kept inside until they have been fully vaccinated; however even indoor rabbits can catch these diseases as they can be spread by flying insects and on hay and other items that enter the home, as well as from wild rabbits in the garden.
Which diseases do we vaccinate rabbits against?
Myxomatosis
Myxomatosis is a horrible, almost always fatal viral disease which is widespread in the wild UK rabbit population. It is spread from wild rabbits to pet bunnies by insects such as fleas and mosquitoes.
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD)
RHD is another severe, usually fatal disease affecting rabbits. It causes internal bleeding and often sudden death. RHD is caused by a calicivirus, like one of the ‘cat flu’ viruses and can be carried on both live animals and inanimate objects, where it can persist for a very long time. Its main method of spread is via clothes, shoes etc, as well as by insects, and it is widespread in the UK wild rabbit population. There are 2 strains of RHD – RHD1 & RHD2, plus a new highly virulent strain of RHD2.
How many vaccinations does my rabbit need?
In light of the new ‘highly virulent strain’ of RVHD2, we have updated our vaccination advice, and recommend all rabbits now have two vaccinations a year for the best possible protection:
- ‘Triple’ vaccine to cover Myxi, RHD1 and RHD2
- New vaccine to cover RVHD2 highly virulent strain
These vaccines can be given 2 weeks or more apart.
How old does my rabbit need to be for vaccination?
Both vaccines can be given to rabbits from 5 weeks old (on separate occasions at least 2 weeks apart).
How often do I need to vaccinate my bunny?
Annual boosters are required for both vaccines to provide ongoing protection.
Are there any side effects of vaccination?
Swellings at the site of injection, and a short term fever are common temporary side effects. Other more serious adverse reactions can occur but are very rare.
Is the vaccine 100% effective?
No vaccine is or can be 100% effective. In particular, vaccination doesn’t guarantee absolute protection from Myxomatosis, but the disease is much milder in vaccinated rabbits, appearing as a single skin lesion, or a short, fairly minor illness. Vaccinated rabbits with Myxomatosis usually survive; unfortunately unvaccinated rabbits tend not to.
Price of rabbit vaccinations
To view our latest pricing for rabbit vaccinations please visit our Pricing page.
Book your vet appointment
To book a vaccination appointment for your rabbit click here: Book Online – select ‘Vet Consult’ and ‘Vaccination/Booster’.