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We are getting vaxed again soon. I’m sad to learn we have to use the two dose version now instead of the one dose we had before. My buns are always unhappy and sluggish after the vax.

Ad Dana says, a bun that eats hay is “prepared” for whatever befalls it. Hay doesnt look v alluring to us humans, but it does contain lots of nutients and loads of the all-important fiber. To the human eye, straw is similar to hay, but on a microscopic level it isnt.

For reference, the vaccine available in the USA is made by Medgene. They make another vaccine for a disease in white tailed deer, and I found on their website that a “ten dose vial is $120”. I know it could be different for the RHDV2 vaccine, but I bet it’s in the same ballpark, so hopefully that gives you some idea. I really wish this vaccine…[Read more]

I agree with Bam, the treats look fine to me, as long as they aren’t fed too often. With my buns they basically get 1 treat a day, it could be a pre-made product, carrot, or a piece of fruit (not one of each). I’ve heard the comparison that 1 baby carrot is like a snickers bar for a bun.  I might be a stickler but I haven’t had any GI problems in…[Read more]

Where I am, the RVHD vaccine first came in multiple dose vials -because they were made for the big European meat rabbit countries i e Spain and France. We dont discuss meat rabbits here, but in this case the economical importance of these unfortunate rabbits made it possible to save lots of pet rabbits.

Anyway, with the aid of local Facebook…[Read more]

We’ve got the local shelter but that’s it. I might give them a call if there’s going to be enough doses to be worth it.

Thanks Bam, you’ve been super helpful 🙂

I think those treats are fine (it’s a reputable brand, Burgess makes great quality rabbit feed), if given in moderation and introduced slowly.

The main problem with high calorie foodfor buns is that the bun might fill up on them and not feel an urge to eat enough hay. Hay is vital for good digestive health, including (the extremely important)…[Read more]

Super good to know thanks Dana,  Pebbles is nearly 4 now and is quite a big rabbit so I know I’m going to have to be more careful with her diet.

Good to know you only feed yours fruit occasionally and don’t see negative effects on the times you do.

I asked Bam a question above about treats before I’d seen you’d replied, if you had any thoughts…[Read more]

Great response from Bam! I agree an apple core a day is too much. Since your bun was having some issues cutting out fruit would be my first step, or reducing it a lot. I very rarely give my buns fruit, and it’s usually something like a single blue berry or a few bites of my apple. 🙂

Sorry Bam, Could I get a bit more advise please?  When we talk about simple sugars they would be in treats as well?  So at the moment I have some Burgess Excel Nature Snacks which include Banana, Blueberry, Apple and Carrot. There will be limited amounts of simple sugars in those?

I agree that it would be good to use the whole vile! Is there a rescue org in your region? They may be able to advertise and even coordinate a vaccine clinic if a vet was able to help administer the vaccine.

Makes total sense. Thanks very much.

I think so, yes. Of course if you notice that some particular food item seems to always cause trouble, regardless of how little you give, it’d be wise to cut it out altogether.

Thanks for the reply Bam 🙂 ,

So perhaps that suggests a small amount a couple of times a week is ok and probably the way to go?