Vaccinations and Health
Rabbits must be wormed and fully vaccinated yearly, RHD PLUS will provide protection from Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD1 and RHD2) and Myxomatosis, this is required at least 3 weeks prior to their visit. Certificates will need to be seen on arrival. I am unable to accept any rabbits on these premises without proof of vaccination.
Rabbits must be wormed and fully vaccinated yearly, RHD PLUS will provide protection from Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RHD1 and RHD2) and Myxomatosis, this is required at least 3 weeks prior to their visit. Certificates will need to be seen on arrival. I am unable to accept any rabbits on these premises without proof of vaccination.
Myxomatosis:
Myxomatosis:
Typically spread by blood sucking insects in particular the rabbit flea. All breeds of domestic rabbit can be affected. Symptoms include a classic bulging of the eyes, swellings to head, face and bottom areas. Severe swelling can cause blindness, leading to difficulty in drinking and feeding. Bacterial respiratory infection often complicates the disease resulting in a fatal pneumonia.
Typically spread by blood sucking insects in particular the rabbit flea. All breeds of domestic rabbit can be affected. Symptoms include a classic bulging of the eyes, swellings to head, face and bottom areas. Severe swelling can cause blindness, leading to difficulty in drinking and feeding. Bacterial respiratory infection often complicates the disease resulting in a fatal pneumonia.
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease RHD1 & 2 also know as Viral Haemorrhagic Disease – VHD1 & 2
Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease RHD1 & 2 also know as Viral Haemorrhagic Disease – VHD1 & 2
Spread by direct contact between rabbits (both wild and domesticated) and also via indirect contact. Possible sources of indirect contact are people, clothing, food, contaminated hutches and bedding, as well as insect vectors such as fleas. VHD is a quick and sudden killer; symptoms to look out for include; loss of appetite, depression, collapse, and difficulty in breathing, convulsions, high body temperature, lethargy and bleeding from the nose. Death usually occurs within 12-36 hours after the onset of fever and the mortality rate can be as high as 90-100%. However, rabbits can die showing no symptoms at all.
Spread by direct contact between rabbits (both wild and domesticated) and also via indirect contact. Possible sources of indirect contact are people, clothing, food, contaminated hutches and bedding, as well as insect vectors such as fleas. VHD is a quick and sudden killer; symptoms to look out for include; loss of appetite, depression, collapse, and difficulty in breathing, convulsions, high body temperature, lethargy and bleeding from the nose. Death usually occurs within 12-36 hours after the onset of fever and the mortality rate can be as high as 90-100%. However, rabbits can die showing no symptoms at all.
Worming
Worming
Please ensure your rabbits are given a 9 day course of Panacur Rabbit, at least two weeks prior to their stay. We advise worming of your rabbit is completed every 6 months.
Please ensure your rabbits are given a 9 day course of Panacur Rabbit, at least two weeks prior to their stay. We advise worming of your rabbit is completed every 6 months.
Neutering Rabbits
Neutering Rabbits
There are many benefits to neutering a rabbit. A fixed rabbit can live longer, healthier as the risk of cancer and urinary infections greatly reduce. They become calmer and easier to manage, preventing urine spraying, aggression and other behavioural problems. Un-neutered rabbits could start to fight when they sense and smell other rabbits staying at the hotel.
There are many benefits to neutering a rabbit. A fixed rabbit can live longer, healthier as the risk of cancer and urinary infections greatly reduce. They become calmer and easier to manage, preventing urine spraying, aggression and other behavioural problems. Un-neutered rabbits could start to fight when they sense and smell other rabbits staying at the hotel.