Rabbit Virus Warning

A must read for rabbit owners

We have been informed that a virus is being released in the first week of March 2017 for biocontrol measures in wild rabbits, this in turn may impact our pet rabbits. A new vaccine schedule has been recommended to protect against the Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV).

The signs of the disease progress rapidly from fever and lethargy to sudden death within 48-72 hours of infection. The incubation period for the disease is between one to three days. Most rabbits will show no signs of external symptoms.

It is extremely important that you take action to start your pet rabbit on the new vaccine schedule requirements as below

Kittens: 4, 8, 12 weeks of age, then 6 monthly for life

 Adults: 2 vaccinations 1 month apart, then 6 monthly for life

For more information http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/697199/biosecurity_bulletin_RHDV1K5_public.pdf

Please contact us to make an appointment for your pet to protect against this virus.