Rabbits can survive many illnesses, assuming they receive proper care. Health care for rabbits begins at home with the pet owner observing the rabbit's behaviour and appearance daily, grooming and examining the rabbit monthly, bringing the rabbit to the vet's for a check-up on a regular basis (annually), and responding to illness and injury with first aid and a trip to the vet's as soon as possible. Because many vets don't have experience or training in treating rabbits, you should take the time to find a vet who does before you really need one. It's important to learn about rabbit care, build a first aid kit, and contact vets (including the nearest 24/7 vet that sees rabbits, in case of emergencies) -- ideally, before you bring the rabbit home! See the related questions below for more info and helpful links.
Sadly there's nothing you can do to help a rabbit when its got myxomatosis. if a vet can help get rid of it in time then that's all well and good. but a lot of rabbits die from it if you don't spot it in time. so if there's any signs of myxomatosis, make sure you get to the vets in time... if one of your rabbits die from myxomatosis and you have a few more rabbits then go to the vets and get them vaccinated before they catch it.
Only rabbits can catch myxomatosis. Humans and other animals cannot catch it from eating the meat of an affected rabbit.
If myxomatosis is present in your region, you should have your rabbit vaccinated, and then you won't have to worry about what the rabbit comes into contact with (including the cage). Myxomatosis is spread by fleas and mosquitoes, and it's practically impossible to keep fleas and mosquitoes away from your rabbit: even if you keep the rabbit indoors and/or use mosquito netting, some fleas or mosquitoes can still get in and bite your rabbit.
Yes, humans can get rabbit mites, especially if they come into contact with infected rabbits or their surroundings. Rabbit mites can cause skin irritation, itching, and redness in humans, and it is important to seek medical attention if infestation occurs.
There is no particular age to when a rabbit can catch myxomatosis. Both young and old rabbits are susceptible to catching the virus.
The myxomatosis jag is only given to help prevent your rabbit from getting myxomatosis, It wont definetley prevent it from catching it but it will help alot! there is also a chance that your rabbit maybe had it before it was vaccinated but to be honest im not 100% sure and i am sorry to hear about your rabbit.
rabbit have one jab and a booster mainly against myxomatosis
If your rabbit has myxomatosis, immediately consult a vet for appropriate treatment options. Myxomatosis is a serious viral disease that can be fatal to rabbits, so prompt veterinary care is crucial. In some cases, euthanasia may be recommended to prevent unnecessary suffering.
There shouldn't be a problem with reusing the cage because any future rabbits that go in the cage should be vaccinated against myxomatosis. All pet rabbits who live in areas where there's myxomatosis should be vaccinated. The vaccine is the only way to protect your rabbit against myxomatosis. Myxomatosis is spread by mosquitos and fleas: there's really no way to keep these away from your rabbit (even netting and screens aren't very effective).
The only way to prevent myxomatosis is through immunization. Myxomatosis is spread by fleas and mosquitos, and directly from rabbit to rabbit. Even indoor rabbits can't be 100% protected from mosquitos. It's highly recommended that rabbit owners have their bunnies immunized if they live somewhere there's myxomatosis. Rabbits will need booster shots every 6 or 12 months, depending on how serious the risk. The vaccine can't prevent myxomatosis 100%, but an immunized rabbit is much less likely of contracting the disease and, if it does contract it, it's much more likely that the illness will be less severe and that the rabbit will recover. Myxomatosis isn't present everywhere. Rabbits in the UK and Australia are at risk. Rabbits in Canada are not at risk and are not immunized against it.
Yes, if you live in a region where myxomatosis is a threat (like the UK), you can bring your rabbit to the vet for an injection. You'll have to bring the rabbit back every 6-12 months for "booster" shots.
Dogs and other animals cannot get myxomatosis. Only rabbits can be affected by the virus.
Myxomatosis - was a man-made disease introduced into the wild rabbit population - to control their numbers more effectively than shooting or trapping.