At what age do rabbits need their VHD and Myxamatosis injections?

Question

What age do you need the first one at?

Answer 1

Every year you need, to get your rabbit injected with both of these.

Answer 2

At 10 weeks old, and then after that, depending on what area you are in, the myxy needs to be done either once or twice a year, and the VHD once a year.

BTW- most vets do a combined jab of Myxy and VHD so you don't have to go back twice.

Answer 3

These details are taken from my book which are copywrite protected

PLEASE NOTE THE TIME SCALE IN BETWEEN THE VHD AND MYXOMATOSIS INJECTION, IF IT IS NOT DONE WITHIN THE PERIOD STATED THEN THE PROCESS WILL HAVE TO BE REPEATED

There are 2 vaccinations that are available for your Rabbit. Myxomatosis and VHD (Viral Haemorrhagic Disease).

It is important that you contact your local vet for information on the vaccinations,

The Myxomatosis virus in the UK is constantly being spread by insects and can be passed from Rabbit to Rabbit through bites and mites burrowing into the skin of the Rabbit. High-risk areas are around waterways and field surrounding areas and low risk areas are in the towns and cities. High risk areas are recommend to get their Rabbit vaccinated every 6 months and low risk areas are once a year. My Rabbits are vaccinated in the spring every year. The virus is at its peak in the autumn. The vaccination boosts the immune system but does not mean that the Rabbit cannot contract the illness, but has a better chance of survival. This vaccine must be give within 2 weeks of having the VHD vaccine to keep immunity stable.

VHD is a highly contagious disease, which is spread by air through breathing in the bacteria, or eye contact and direct contact with insects and flying animals. Once the Rabbit contracts the illness it can die within a few days to a few weeks. There is an incubation period of around 3 days before the illness starts to take affect.

Vaccinations can be given from 10-12 weeks of age with a yearly repeat injection. The vaccine gives a very strong immunity against the disease.

Myxomatosis is Caused by a pox virus, and found in Europe, this disease is spread by insects such as fleas, and stays dormant in the Rabbit for a period of time before appear as swelling or nodules on the eyes, ears, genitals and face. A white discharge is present in the eyes and the Rabbit is lethargic. Also secondary lung infections may occur leading up to the Rabbit’s death.The Myxomatosis virus in the UK is constantly being spread by insects and can be passed from Rabbit to Rabbit through bites and mites burrowing into the skin of the Rabbit and also direct contact with infected Rabbits. High-risk areas are around waterways and field surrounding areas and low risk areas are in the towns and cities. High risk areas are recommend to get their Rabbit vaccinated every 6 months and low risk areas are once a year. My Rabbits are vaccinated In the Spring every year. The virus is at its peak in the Autumn. The vaccination boosts the immune system but does not mean that the Rabbit cannot contract the illness, but has a better chance of survival. This vaccine must be give within 2 weeks of having the VHD vaccine to keep immunity stable.

VHD is a highly contagious disease, which is spread by air through breathing in the bacteria, or eye contact and direct contact with insects and flying animals. It can come in hay, which has been in contact with wild Rabbits. Bird droppings or even by humans who have been in rural areas. Once the Rabbit contracts the illness it can die within a few days to a few weeks. There is an incubation period of around 3 days before the illness starts to take affect.Vaccinations can be given from 10-12 weeks of age with a yearly repeat injection. The vaccine gives a very strong immunity against the disease.Signs of the illness are usually found to late, as the virus is so quick to take affect and kill the Rabbit. Signs that the Rabbit has the virus are:Internal bleeding from the bottom and nose.Depression, Lethargy, Respiratory/breathing difficulties, Convulsions/fitsIf your Rabbit dies from VHD the housing may need to be destroyed to prevent spreading the disease.