In December 2021, new cases of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type-2 were confirmed in New York and Kentucky, bringing the total of affected states to 18. Officials report a death rate of about 90 percent, which is why strict precautions must be taken by rabbit guardians, including vaccination.” There have been confirmed RHDV2 cases in Arizona, California, Colorado, … [Read more...]
The latest on RHDv
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) is a calicivirus that affects rabbits. This includes wild and domesticated European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus), from which our own domesticated rabbits are descended. Outbreaks in the southwest U.S and in New York are occurring in 2020 < link > Any sudden rabbit death is suspicious and should be reported to your veterinarian … [Read more...]
Fruits and vegetables can help rabbit diets
Susan A. Brown, DVM, shares how to integrate veggies and fruit in rabbit diets and the importance of knowing the differences between hay sources. Source: House Rabbit Society. Link. Brown includes a list of possible foods to add to a rabbit diet along with recommendations on timing and monitoring any side effects. Also see: 10 of the most popular pets in the US that … [Read more...]
Clean rabbit scent glands properly
The popularity of pet rabbits continues to grow. In addition to maintaining tooth and nail lengths, and weekly brushing, rabbits need their scent glands cleaned regularly. We’re sharing video resources that can help veterinary teams and rabbit owners with nails and glands. Source: How to clean a rabbit’s scent glands, House Rabbit Society. Link. Typically the scent glands … [Read more...]
Rabbits, RHDV and what you need to know
The most recent report indicates that RHDV has spread over 1,000 miles in the last six weeks with no end in sight. Since people, insects, birds, and other animals, including pets, can spread the virus to a healthy rabbit, there are many safety precautions rabbit guardians should take to help protect their rabbit, including vaccination. Even if a rabbit is indoors-only, they … [Read more...]
There go the bunnies! Literally.
In other, non-corona virus concerns, rabbit hemorrhagic disease Virus type (RHDV) reemerged in New Mexico in March and has spread to Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, California and Mexico. RHDV poses a fatal threat to pet rabbits, as well as wild animals. To be safe, rabbits, like people, need to be isolated. There are also other precautions to take because the virus can … [Read more...]