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Just had the rabbit PTS [sad]

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seeker · 12/09/2011 12:44

she was vaccinated, had mosquito nets over her hutch had her hutch disinfected every week, but she still got mixi. , the vet said he's seen more than usual over the past few weeks, so make sure you all take all the precautions you can.

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KRICRI · 12/09/2011 15:22

I'm so sorry to hear about this. It must have been awful for you both. It is such an awful disease.

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Joolyjoolyjoo · 12/09/2011 15:24

Oh no. It's such a horrible disease. At least you know you did everything you possibly could to prevent it. Whereabouts are you?

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seeker · 12/09/2011 19:23

We're in Kent- sittingbourne ish. So if you're in the same area be aware.

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Tenebrist · 12/09/2011 19:39

Blimey that's so sad. I had no idea the little furballs could get it even when they're vaccinated.

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seeker · 12/09/2011 21:16

It's scary. Apparently it can be wind borne, and we've had alot of wind round here recently. There are loads of wild rabbits round where we live- she could have got it from them.

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seeker · 12/09/2011 21:17

The vet said the vaccination is only about 75% effective.

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mymumdom · 12/09/2011 21:22

I'm sorry to hear this seeker but not surprised.We've got a lot of wild bunnies in Middlesex with it. Usually if they are vaccinated it gives them a fighting chance. Without the vaccine, they have none.

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hellymelly · 12/09/2011 21:34

How sad,I am sorry. I had heard it was on the increase again,I wonder why? It is such a horrible disease.

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onepieceofcremeegg · 12/09/2011 21:39

Sorry to hear this seeker, how sad.
Hope you can take a little bit of comfort in the fact you took every precaution you could.

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GypsyMoth · 19/09/2011 17:55

Ours had it too, just had him pts. Got another one to watch out for as well

We are right next to the fields, vet said the humid weather has a bit to do with it too, he's sadly seen a fair bit over last few weeks

Such a lovely little rabbit he was

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bibbitybobbityhat · 19/09/2011 17:59

Sorry to hear this sad news Seeker and ILT . Perhaps your rabbits will meet up in bunny heaven?