Rabbits get myxomatosis from being bitten by an insect that carries the virus (like mosquitos, or fleas). Rabbits can also get myxomatosis from other rabbits that are infected, or from coming into contact with that rabbit's stuff (like dishes and fabrics). If you havn't given your rabbit a myxomatosis jab it could get myxomatosis. If you live in a region where myxomatosis is present (like the UK), experts recommend your rabbit getting an injection. If you need to get an injection, or aren't sure if you do, talk to your vet. See the related question below for more info about rabbit vets.
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).
Only rabbits can catch myxomatosis. Humans and other animals cannot catch it from eating the meat of an affected rabbit.
Myxomatosis is spread mainly by fleas and mosquitos, so it doesn't matter how much you clean and disinfect: so long as fleas or mosquitos can get in, myxomatosis can get in. Because fleas and mosquitos can basically get in everywhere, it's recommended that people who have pet rabbits and live in an area where there's myxomatosis -- like the UK -- have their rabbits immunized (shots). Myxomatosis is not a risk everywhere: pet rabbits in Canada, for instance, do not need shots.
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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).
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.
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
Only rabbits can catch myxomatosis. Humans and other animals cannot catch it from eating the meat of an affected rabbit.
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.
Myxomatosis - was a man-made disease introduced into the wild rabbit population - to control their numbers more effectively than shooting or trapping.
Myxomatosis first emerged in South America, specifically in Uruguay, in the 1890s. It was caused by the Myxoma virus, which was initially introduced to control the rabbit population. The disease later spread to other regions, including Europe and Australia, where it significantly impacted wild rabbit numbers.
Dogs and other animals cannot get myxomatosis. Only rabbits can be affected by the virus.
Myxomatosis is spread mainly by fleas and mosquitos, so it doesn't matter how much you clean and disinfect: so long as fleas or mosquitos can get in, myxomatosis can get in. Because fleas and mosquitos can basically get in everywhere, it's recommended that people who have pet rabbits and live in an area where there's myxomatosis -- like the UK -- have their rabbits immunized (shots). Myxomatosis is not a risk everywhere: pet rabbits in Canada, for instance, do not need shots.