Keep Your Rabbit Protected from Myxomatosis
Reports were released this year from the veterinary charity, PDSA, this year regarding the sharp increase in reported cases of myxomatosis, an illness that can cause fatalities in pet rabbits.
The PDSA vets working within the Hull and Romford area reported increases of over 300 per cent in a twelve month period. There were also large increases reported in Birmingham of rabbits being treated with the disease.
The illness is passed on via biting flies, fleas and contact with animals infected by myxomatosis. The main symptoms to look out for are anorexia, listlessness, swelling of the genital, eyelids and eyes.
Sean Wensley, a senior veterinary surgeon at PDSA advised:
“The effects of the myxomatosis virus are very distressing to witness and are usually fatal. By the time clinical signs have developed, such as facial and genital swelling, it is often too late to be able to help affected rabbits. Myxomatosis is preventable through vaccination and protecting pet rabbits from disease and suffering should be a priority. I strongly advise owners to ask their vet about vaccinations, as well as how to minimise numbers of biting insects. PDSA is drawing attention to these outbreaks because rabbit owners should be aware that myxomatosis is present and can cause terrible suffering if rabbits are not protected from the disease.”
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