Rabbit's do they need jabs??

Question

Do rabbit's need to have injections on regulaur basis???

Ok i am from the Uk and have now worked out she needs to be jab'e any idea on costs????

Answer 1

Rabbits need to be vaccinated against myxomatosis and Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD) in the UK.
The myxo vaccine needs to be repeated every 6 months and the VHD vaccine needs to be given once every year, for life. The vaccines aren't licenced to be given together so you will have to take your bunny to the vet for one injection, and visit a week later for the next injection (it doesn't matter which one is done first).
Most veterinary surgeries will send you out a reminder in the post when the rabbits vaccination is due so you won't have to remember!

Answer 2

To a certain extent no.

Rabbits don't really need regular injections. Normally the only time you give them an injection is when you see the signs of some disease. However, there are two treatments that some rabbit breeders give their rabbits every so often.

The first is treating for coccidiosis in the summer. Rabbits are more susceptible to coccidiosis in the summer, especially if they have a solid floored cage. The treatment for coccidiosis is not and injection. It's just adding liquid amprolium to their drinking water for about 1 or 2 periods during the summer. Sometimes it can be a good preventative measure.

The other which is an injectable treatment is a treatment of ivermectin to control fur mites and other parasites. This is good to do if you use bedding for your rabbits such as straw or hay. Rabbits can pick up mites from the straw or hay. It doesn't necessarily have to be done unless you see the signs of fur mites, but giving a shot once every 1-2 months is a good preventative method to keep your rabbits from getting them.

Mind you that these treatments don't have to be done. Some rabbit breeders just choose to do them as preventative treatments. Others wait till they actually see signs that might indicate that they need to medicate in that regard.

That is how we treat them here in the US. You might check with a person that shows rabbits in the UK to find out a little more regarding the UK. There are 1-2 diseases there in the UK/Europe in rabbits that are not prevalent here in the US.

Answer 3

Hi, rabbits need to have 2 injections / shots a year, in march April they will need the myxomatosis one (we lost 2 beautiful rabbits to it last year as we didn't know the vaccine existed)
Myxomatosis is a very nasty and very painful disease to get for a bunny and in pets can be hard to diagnose as they are normally better cared for than wild rabbits. They contracted it via mosquitoes biting them.
About 6 Weeks later there is another injection against i think a viral hemorrhaging disease (could be wrong about what its for but again is common and very nasty for bunny)
Bunnies should be at least 6 weeks old before having jabs, your vet can advise you on what is needed for bunny re worms, think we use rabbit panacur and i use a rabbit flea and mite spray. Whole lot yearly is about £40 - £45
It's worth remembering to clean hutch very regularly this time of year too as bunnies are prone to fly strike and this can lead to death too.
Fly strike is where flies have laid eggs on bunny (usually where there has been a dirty uncleaned bottom) the eggs hatch and the resulting maggots start to eat their way into the bunny eating the live flesh and getting in through the orifices (very sore and not a pleasant thing to treat , even if its not a severe case )

Answer 4

£80 for a b itch spay? it particularly is somewhat decrease priced! So decrease priced surely, i may be slightly apprehensive with regard to the same old of provider you're receiving there - that's no longer an undemanding op, how do they have the means to maintain it so decrease priced? As to your bunny - sure it particularly is particularly helpful to to get them vaccinated. Your vet will vaccinate them against Myxomatosis and VHD (Viral haemorrhagic diarrhoea), 2 injections 2 weeks aside. that's boostered each year, or each 6 months once you're in a interior of reach the place myxy is prolific. We charge £40 six.ninety 9 for a rabbit castration, so i'm thinking it particularly is going to likely be a pair of tenner at your vets!! Vaccinations are 21.35 each and each. merely call your vet for his or her expenditures in spite of the undeniable fact that, they are going to offer you a quote over the telephone, people on right here won't be able to supply you precise expenditures. Chalice

Answer 5

hi, yes rabbits should definately have injections. Like others have said it is for the two main things, myxi and VHD, both very nasty if caught. Obviously your rabbit isn't certain to get either but they are about £30 for both so it's well worth it. They should also be wormed. Female rabbits in particular should definately be spayed as a very large percentage (approx 70% i think) of un-spayd females get cancer. Neurering either sex also calms them and is easier to litter train etc.
If you cannot afford to get whatever is needed you may be elligible for help with vets fees. you may also want to get your rabbits teeth checked every 3 months (recommended) as they are prone to spurs which are very sharp bits which grow off the teeth. these can end up cutting into the tongue or cheek, depending on if the spurs are on the top or bottom teeth.
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Answer 6

It depends on which country you live in. In the US there are no vaccinations needed. In the UK/Europe, you need to vaccinate rabbits regularly for two fatal diseases- VHD and Myxomatosis. These also both occur in New Zealand and Australia but the governments do not allow the vaccines there. Call your vet about vaccinating and for the schedule. In some places you need to vaccinate rabbits every 6 months for Myxi because of the high rate of disease.

Answer 7

No they do not... in fact, you may be hard pressed to find a vet that WILL even take your rabbits...

Since rabbits do not eat meat, nor is there any animal protiens in thier feed, they tend to bypass many of the major diseases that other livestock animals get...

I beleive that in the UK and australia though, there have been reports of VHD, if that is the case, you do want to get them vaccinated against it...

Other than that, rabbits need to be wormed (you can buy wormer at your local feed store) once a year...

Answer 8

No, they do not.

If your rabbit is in contact with other animals or is outdoors (which they should not be) I would ensure they are wormed on a regular basis at the very least.

Answer 9

Because I get wild rabbits in my garden and my house rabbit goes out in the summer, I get her two injections every year.
one is for myxomatosis, which is a serious viral disease spread from rabbit to rabbit by fleas and insects.
the other is for viral haemoragic disease which is a virus that causes haemorrhages in the organs.
They both cost around 20 to 25 pounds.

Answer 10

I have had lots of rabbits and never had injections but do watch the ears they can have problems with things like mites.