Pertaining to Small Furry Pets
Home care notes
Preventative medicine
Vaccinations
We strongly advise that you have your rabbit vaccinated against Calicivirus which causes fatal blood clots in the internal organs.
Unfortunately in Australia we cannot vaccinate rabbits against Myxomatosis.
Both Calicivirus and Myxomatosis are spread by mosquitoes so it is important to ensure your rabbits enclosure is insect proof.
Unfortunately in Australia we cannot vaccinate rabbits against Myxomatosis.
Both Calicivirus and Myxomatosis are spread by mosquitoes so it is important to ensure your rabbits enclosure is insect proof.
Parasite Prevention
Rabbits are just as prone to internal and external parasites as cats and dogs.
Parasites include roundworm, tapeworm, fleas, mites, lice and flies.
We strongly advise that your rabbit is brought in annually for a health check – during this check we will examine a faecal sample to ensure your rabbit does not have worms.
The only products that are safe to use on your rabbit to combat fleas, mites, lice and flies are Advantage and Revolution.
Parasites include roundworm, tapeworm, fleas, mites, lice and flies.
We strongly advise that your rabbit is brought in annually for a health check – during this check we will examine a faecal sample to ensure your rabbit does not have worms.
The only products that are safe to use on your rabbit to combat fleas, mites, lice and flies are Advantage and Revolution.
De-sexing
Litters of bunnies can be up to 10 strong - they really are prolific breeders!
Rabbits are capable of breeding from 6mths of age therefore we recommend that you have your rabbit de-sexed between 4 and 6mths of age.
De-sexing of male rabbits also makes them less prone to fighting and therefore injuries.
Rabbits are capable of breeding from 6mths of age therefore we recommend that you have your rabbit de-sexed between 4 and 6mths of age.
De-sexing of male rabbits also makes them less prone to fighting and therefore injuries.
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