Rona Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 This article was in our local paper today as myxomatosis is a big problem in Norfolk this year but I guess with the weather we have had this summer the rest of the country will have the same risk. At least if your bunn has been vaccinated it will be more likely to recover from the virus. http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=edponline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED22%20Aug%202007%2021%3A08%3A45%3A677 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 That's awful. Benji has been vaccinated, I was told once a year should be enough and that it should be done end March or early April though maybe I should just get it done twice a year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rona Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 The story was on GMTV this morning and apparently it is a problem all over UK because of the weather this year there are more mosquitos and fleas than usual and they are carrying the disease to pet rabbits. I don't have any bunnies but if I did, I would certainly get them extra jabs this year just to be on the safe side as it is such a horrible disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasperrabbit Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 We lost one of our rabbits on Wednesday evening - she had droopy eyelids and swollen ears but was not in any discomfort yet. the vet diagnosed mixamatosis immediately and said there was only one thing to do. We had to have her put to sleep. very distressing and very sad. Unfortunately even vaccination doesn't guarantee survival and the treatment for a suffering rabbit is not pleasant for it (or you) and can result in permanent disfiguration. We have three other bunnies and we are now just sitting and waiting to see if they have also contracted it. Not a nice situation at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Sorry to read this Jasperrabbit. We've lost a couple this way over the years. Very distressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Such sad news My girls are both vaccinated, let's hope that they escape it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliski Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 In October last year we lost both rabbits to myxi We now have 2 more and I'm hearing different opinions re vaccination. Some say there are different strains & therefore your rabbits are not totally protected others you must get it done and now preferably 2x per year. We don't think we could bear it happening again We are not very rural does this make any difference???? Help Aliski RIP Hermione 25/1/08 1 exbat 1 1/2 banty 1 cat 1 13yr old daughter 1 hubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Sorry to hear you lost bunnies to myx. Apparently, the vaccination is actually not that much like the strain that affects them. However, it still gives them a far better chance, in the sense that if they get it, they get a strain that they can be cured from (although they don't always make it). So, I do get mine vaccinated (even though they are indoor bunnies), as myx was absolutely rife last year with the damp weather (lots of mozzies etc). It can also be spread by fleas etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyaholic Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Sorry to hear of your loss. I don't think any vaccine is 100% but some protection is better then none at all IMHO. My bunnies had their myxi booster jab a couple of weeks ago actually and our vet said the vaccine now came with a 6 monthly recommendation for boosters rather then the yearly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicano Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Yes, it always used to be dependent upon the area you lived in, but I've heard recently that the wording on the vaccination itself says that it is only effective for 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...