WHY DO I NEED TO VACCINATE MY RABBIT?
Rabbits suffer all manner of viral or bacterial related diseases and illnesses which can be quite worrying and rather frightening when you just don't know what might be wrong with them. Fortunately most illnesses and rabbit diseases can be prevented simply by vaccinating them. Our vaccination appointments for rabbits are comprehensive and includes a consultation and full health examination with one of our vets.
WHAT WE ROUTINELY VACCINATE AGAINST?
Myxomatosis - is spread by bloodsucking insects, such as fleas. The disease causes puffy swellings around the eyes and genitals and death usually occurs about 12 days later..
Viral Haemorrhagic Diarrhoea (VHD) - severe and highly infectious disease.Common symptoms nclude general depression, listlessness,loss of appetite (anorexia),fever,vomiting,diarrhoea and dehydration.This condition is very frequently fatal.
HOW DO VACCINES WORK?
Vaccines contain small quantities of altered or “killed” viruses, bacteria or other disease-causing organisms.
When administered, they stimulate your rabbit's immune system to produce disease-fighting cells and proteins – or antibodies – to protect against disease.
To book an appointment please contact us on 01 868 0119.
