21/04/2024
Rabbits can be protected against key infectious diseases Get .your rabbit vaccinated to protect him/her against life threatening diseases. Rabbits can be at risk even if they don’t come into contact with other rabbits.
Myxomatosis is a viral disease affecting both wild and pet rabbits in the UK. It is spread by biting insects, particularly the rabbit flea, and all rabbits are at risk. Symptoms include swellings around the head, face and bottom, secondary bacterial infection often leads to a fatal pneumonia. Treatment is difficult and often unsuccessful but rabbits can be protected with an annual vaccination from 5 weeks of age.
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease is a viral disease affecting wild and pet rabbits throughout the UK. The disease is serious, causing collapse, fitting, fever, difficulty in breathing and bleeding from the nose. Protection through annual vaccination is recommended from 5 weeks of age.
To spread the cost of vaccinations and preventative medicine for your rabbit you can join the Healthy Pet Club (monthly or annual payment) and receive additional benefits including 10% off all vet products and services, nail clipping, a 6 month health check, 20% off neutering and dentals, microchipping and a free bag of hay or food monthly.
For further information call us in practice on 01962 854088.