Rabbit hemorrhagic disease
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There have been a few cases of it in the past in New York, but I don't know if there have been any new cases reported this year. It seems to be affecting the west, southwest states the most.
https://rabbit.org/health/rhd/
https://rhdv2.org
There have been a few cases of it in the past in New York, but I don't know if there have been any new cases reported this year. It seems to be affecting the west, southwest states the most.
https://rabbit.org/health/rhd/
precarious98
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I am in CT and we had a few cases in 2022 around Hartford county area the affected a rabbitry. I believe they lost 13-14 rabbits and the source was never found. I have not heard of any other outbreaks for quite some time.
After hearing of this, we choose to keep our rabbits indoors and no longer allow them to roam in the yard.
I did have one of my 4-H girls vaccinate her rabbit and had they no issues with it. I believe it is a 2 series vaccine and then an annual booster there after. The bunny has shown no side affects. I hope this helps.
After hearing of this, we choose to keep our rabbits indoors and no longer allow them to roam in the yard.
I did have one of my 4-H girls vaccinate her rabbit and had they no issues with it. I believe it is a 2 series vaccine and then an annual booster there after. The bunny has shown no side affects. I hope this helps.
Yes! I live in Westchester County (NY) and my bunny has been getting annual RHDV2 vaccinations for the past 3 years. Even tho she's an indoor bun, I don't want to take any chances because you never know what you're bringing into the house on your shoes, or even potentially in hay, etc.
- State Agriculture Department Confirms Case of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 in New York
https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/rhdv2factsheet.pdf
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Midwest here, but my vet started vaccinating once she was comfortable with the safety profile.
I got mine vaccinated as soon as I could. They're indoors 24/7, but I like to bring in dandelions & stuff from the yard for them to eat.
DelawareRunner
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Southern DE here. My girls were all vaccinated when I adopted them, and they got their annual booster in Feb. Indoors 24/7 but not taking chances and we plan on traveling with them.
TreasuredFriend
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Indoor sanctuary buns. Special needs and elders. We also have our trusted DVM visit our sanctuary home to vaccinate the crew.
When RHVD2 was first talked about and with the safe vaccine, it made sense. Our furry family often have outdoor time in a safe guinea pig housing unit. We also have a cherished cottontail that we interact with! I am grateful that no nearby cases have been reported. La Crosse, WI, area is the closest with three buns getting RHVD2.
Thankfully (some) shelters and rescue groups are aware of the stats and Vaccinate.
The disease can spread easily via foot traffic and insects. Thanks for the links @overhear and @JBun.
Because we make numerous trips to the DVM with our sanctuary crew, I have to ask what protocol the DVM clinic is using nowadays for new clients that have outdoor-kept pets. Extreme cautions wrt the spread in non-contagious areas has lessened, imo. No adverse reactions in any of our crew. I will not take chances with our cherished companions.
https://rhdv2.org/2022/08/17/wisconsin-confirms-first-rhdv2-case/
When RHVD2 was first talked about and with the safe vaccine, it made sense. Our furry family often have outdoor time in a safe guinea pig housing unit. We also have a cherished cottontail that we interact with! I am grateful that no nearby cases have been reported. La Crosse, WI, area is the closest with three buns getting RHVD2.
Thankfully (some) shelters and rescue groups are aware of the stats and Vaccinate.
The disease can spread easily via foot traffic and insects. Thanks for the links @overhear and @JBun.
Because we make numerous trips to the DVM with our sanctuary crew, I have to ask what protocol the DVM clinic is using nowadays for new clients that have outdoor-kept pets. Extreme cautions wrt the spread in non-contagious areas has lessened, imo. No adverse reactions in any of our crew. I will not take chances with our cherished companions.
https://rhdv2.org/2022/08/17/wisconsin-confirms-first-rhdv2-case/
There is a lot of info at the following thread as well (with links to current US maps of cases)...
https://www.rabbitsonline.net/threads/rhvd2-in-the-us-what-you-need-to-know-includes-map-pg-3.99131/
https://www.rabbitsonline.net/threads/rhvd2-in-the-us-what-you-need-to-know-includes-map-pg-3.99131/
We vaccinate our bunny. I also have a wire fence around our shoes so he can't get to them.
