The Importance of Vaccinating Your Rabbit: Protecting Against Myxomatosis and RHD 1 and 2

The Love Your Rabbit Podcast with Fiona Murphy, The Bunny Coach

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In this episode, Fiona, also known as The Bunny Coach, discusses the importance of vaccinating rabbits against Myxomatosis and Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) Types 1 and 2. She explains that these man-made diseases, originally meant to control wild rabbit populations, now pose a threat to domestic rabbits worldwide, even those kept indoors. Fiona details how these diseases spread and the severe symptoms they cause, emphasizing the urgency and effectiveness of vaccination. She also advises consulting rabbit-savvy vets or researching online for the latest vaccinations available in your country, and highlights the convenience of combination vaccines like the ‘three-in-one’. Fiona concludes by encouraging pet owners to advocate for their rabbits' health through proactive vaccination.

00:00 Welcome to The Bunny Coach Channel!

00:03 The Critical Importance of Rabbit Vaccination

00:20 Understanding Rabbit Diseases: Myxomatosis and RHD

00:43 How Diseases Spread to Indoor Rabbits

01:23 The Heartbreak of Myxomatosis and RHD

02:01 Preventing Rabbit Diseases with Vaccination

02:50 Navigating Vaccination Challenges and Solutions

03:50 Closing Thoughts and Advice

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