jos Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hello, I have 2 house rabbits and at the beginning of this week my netherland dwarf (the other is a lop) became ill and has now, despite being vaccinated, been diagnosed with Myxi She is having baytril and eye drops. I just wondered if anyone else has had to nurse a rabbit through Myxi and what advice there might be to help us through. Thanks, Jos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagesguineas Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'm sorry to hear of that news I have never ad to nurse through Myxi so I'm afraid I can't help but I wish you the best of luck. However, im a little annoyed! What is the point of spending money on these injections if it doesn't help? My friends bunny who was also vaccinated died of Myxi, I assumed that was because she lived in the middle of the countryside and rescued a wild hedgehog and the bunny caught it off that - but a house rabbit?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblecheekyuggs Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 sorry to hear that news. never have had to treat this. but i would ask the vet how he got it even though he had the injections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jos Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Apparently the myxi vacination is not 100% proptection. My rabbits have access to a decking area during the day. So my little rabbit could have been bitten by a mosqito,or a passing cat who may have been in contact with a myxi wild rabbit could pass it on or I could have brought in a flea on my wellies. Really hoping my other rabbit doesn't come down with it. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 No help but fingers crossed for you, it's an evil disease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I have heard of vac bunnies getting it but they don't get it as severe. Has the vet done some blood tests and confirmed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I have just been to the vets today with my rabbits for their myxi injections. Ours recommend they get them twice a year. It costs a lot to get that and the viral haemorragic (sp?) one. I have just paid over £80 for the injections for both rabbits. I would hate to think it was ineffective. I do hope your rabbit recovers quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 If it is confirmed myxi it is worth asking a few questions about the vaccine. If your rabbit was covered it is worth feeding back to the manufacturers of the vaccine so that they can at the very least be aware. The only way they can gauge how well their vaccine is working is by getting feedback. I do hope that your rabbit is well again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Sorry to hear about your bunny. I hope she is soon feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
