Pasteurella, Myxomatosis and Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease (RvHD1 & RvHD2)
Pasteurella is also know as the "snuffles". This is a common respiratory disease in rabbits. It is incredibly hard to prevent unless vaccinated. This can become a hard to control chronic issue that puts other rabbits in danger of contracting it. This disease can cause GI stasis and other issues that can become fatal.
Pasteurella vaccine (USDA Product Code 2701.02) or BunnyVac, is a USDA licensed. Clinical trials have shown to be effective in preventing death and limiting disease do to Pasteurella in rabbits.
Myxomatosis is caused by the myxoma virus. This virus is spread between rabbits by close contact and biting insects '"Fleas, ticks and mosquitoes".
The virus causes swelling and discharge from the eyes, nose and anus/genitals. Most rabbits will die within 10 – 14 days of contracting this disease. This disease spreads quickly. It is incredibly important to quarantine effected rabbits as soon as possible.
RHD is caused by classical RHD virus (RHDV1) and RHD type 2 virus (RHDV2) commonly found in wild rabbits around the world. This disease leads to blood clots in major organs such as the heart, lungs and kidneys leading to heart and respiratory failure when the heart and lungs do not work properly.
There is no licensed vaccine for RHDV2 in the United States. There are 2 vaccines for RHDV2 licensed in the European Union (EU) which may be used in the USA under special permit. Filavac (VHD K C+V) and Eravac (RHDV2). These vaccines must be given under the supervision of a vet in states affected by RHD1-2.
Pasteurella is also know as the "snuffles". This is a common respiratory disease in rabbits. It is incredibly hard to prevent unless vaccinated. This can become a hard to control chronic issue that puts other rabbits in danger of contracting it. This disease can cause GI stasis and other issues that can become fatal.
Pasteurella vaccine (USDA Product Code 2701.02) or BunnyVac, is a USDA licensed. Clinical trials have shown to be effective in preventing death and limiting disease do to Pasteurella in rabbits.
Myxomatosis is caused by the myxoma virus. This virus is spread between rabbits by close contact and biting insects '"Fleas, ticks and mosquitoes".
The virus causes swelling and discharge from the eyes, nose and anus/genitals. Most rabbits will die within 10 – 14 days of contracting this disease. This disease spreads quickly. It is incredibly important to quarantine effected rabbits as soon as possible.
RHD is caused by classical RHD virus (RHDV1) and RHD type 2 virus (RHDV2) commonly found in wild rabbits around the world. This disease leads to blood clots in major organs such as the heart, lungs and kidneys leading to heart and respiratory failure when the heart and lungs do not work properly.
There is no licensed vaccine for RHDV2 in the United States. There are 2 vaccines for RHDV2 licensed in the European Union (EU) which may be used in the USA under special permit. Filavac (VHD K C+V) and Eravac (RHDV2). These vaccines must be given under the supervision of a vet in states affected by RHD1-2.