They are also required to have a registered microchip. We have been granted permission by the USDA to import and administer this vaccine to our rabbit patients. WE WILL LET ALL EXISTING CLIENTS KNOW WHEN THIS VACCINE BECOMES AVAILABLE. Transmission to pet rabbits in Florida would probably happen on the cottontail’s population getting infected and later serving as a reservoir and pet rabbits spending time outdoors or owners bringing the virus on their shoes or gardening clothing. The incubation period for RHDV-2 is three to five days, so rabbits may shed the virus before they become symptomatic. The virus is transmitted via contact with bodily secretions such as Tears, Nasal, Secretions, urine, feces, saliva, and Fomites (Hair, Tissue, Bedding, Flies, or any other matter that has had contact with infected animals), Predators that ingest carrion or live rabbits infected with the virus can spread it in their feces as well. RHDV-2 is the strain that has caused the most damage in the United States and is able to infect pet rabbits as well as hares and cottontails. For detailed information about RHD please visit:.There was a rapid spread throughout most of the world by the late 90s, but really affected mostly European Countries. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease is an extremely contagious viral disease of the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), this disease is thought to have emerged in the 1970s or 1980s in Europe and in 1984 a major outbreak in China killed 14 million domestic rabbits within 9 months. Here are a few things rabbit owners should know about RHDV: Many rabbit owners have been calling us about their growing concern for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV).
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As of the latest official update ther has been one reported case of this disease in the state of Florida, however this disease has affected rabbits across multiple states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Georgia as well as northern Mexico and Cuba.Īdditional resources about Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDv2) can be found here: Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV2) is a highly contagious viral disease that can affect both wild and domestic rabbits. So in case any of you dog lovers out there have the misfortune of facing a veterinary emergency during off-hours, this is the place (it’s 24/7).Information about Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) in our area It’s kind of a funny story now, but it could have been tragic, as dogs can die from ingesting these sorts of things if they lead to a blockage, and thank goodness we caught it early in the process.
Long story short, after what was probably a very unpleasant “cathartic” experience for Largo, induced by the doctor, the contents of his stomach confirmed our suspicions. Though I was initially puzzled that there were no shreds lying around, it was the only possibility short of a black hole (and our other dog having eaten it, but Largo has more of an affinity for that kind of stuff). I apparently hadn’t put it far enough out of his reach. We love our regular vet at Ardmore Animal Hospital, but we were indeed faced with an emergency today (Sunday) when I couldn’t find my (new) hat, and after my husband and I turned the house upside down several times looking for it, I figured my rescue labradoodle, Largo, had eaten it. Some of you are probably aware of them, but I wanted to give a shout out to Keystone Veterinary Emergency and Referral on West Chester Pike (eastbound side) in Havertown. My wife explained the problem we dealt with this evening on the Lower Merion Community Network Facebook page. I give them 2 paws up! Thank you again! Mason Andrea Colflesh I’m on some special meds & food which are making me feel so much better! Overall, me, my mom & dad would recommend Keystone for all your emergency vet needs! The staff is knowledgeable & very friendly. The next day, mommy received a good report & I was able to go home. I was NOT happy about if but after seeing how nice everyone was to me, I realized it was not that bad. They explained everything to mom & dad thoroughly. They were so kind & sweet to me & my human family. Kim was off but every staff member, vet tech & vet were just lovely. Kim Boudwin, works there so it must be fantastic. We were referred to Keystone when all my tests came back normal & they pumped me with meds & fluids but I was still felt terrible & weak. Mom took me to the DelCo SPCA so the fabulous staff could see what was going on. All these things are very unusual for me. You see, I could not hold a solid meal down for almost 4 days. I’m an 8 year old typical chocolate lab that gets into everything! Well I have to say I have no idea what I did this time but it was bad & I really scared my mom & dad.
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