Forgive my ignorance on the subject of vaccines, but how does it work for the 80% of rabbits that already carry the bacteria? It's a preventative, right? So wouldn't it be useless on most?
I believe that james is suggesting that the vaccine, or the process of administering it, would stress the rabbit and potentially cause GI upset...? Would a dead vaccine affect GI flora in any way? Aside from localized pain and stiffness and I do not believe that vaccines impact the GI tract.it is a well known fact,--prey animals (lagamorphs) must have a balanced eco-system of certain bacteria,s-in their gi tract flora-,,-through environmental factors,pain,other disorders which are stressfull-can and do trigger the immune system--off balance of proper flora,-increasing the problem,,--bacterias are controlled with antibiotics which would be the least destructive to their gi-tract-,,this is why culture/blood tests are performed//--dead cells of a given virus are used for an immunization,--please provide proper info for your acertians,--and I donot believe in such an immunization is possible,--sincerely james waller--:bunnynurse::nurse:
--bunnylova4eva--I am so sorry to hear you lost bunzs due to pasturella related illness,s---I just lost an 8yr.old bun to heat related death,--as I have tried to explain to bob,--pasturella is present in the gi tract of all rabbits --it is activated by stress related environments,,health,etc,etc.--which in return stimulates the overgrowth of other bad bacterias creating further havoc --illnesses--which the immune system cannot handle,,thusly killing ..lagamorhs hide their illnesses to the point of dying,,--the immune system is the key-it must be protected by being kept healthy at all times,,--probiotics,,proper nourishment, and a very good understaning of lagamorphs and their gi tract is essential,,..--we bunny lovers sometimes forget that the rabbits are hard wired to react against-predators-(we are the predators )--I use cameras,monitors,and motion sensors in my facility for surveillance due to my disabilities,love and concern, --some day,,somehow pasturella will be a lesser concern for these beautiful creatures--it might be evolutionary-?-(darwin)---I commend everyone for the care they give these magnificent creatures,,--I donot condem anyone who at least tries,,-sincerely and all my best to you bunnylover4eva,-james waller--:bunnyheart:nod:bunny17::anotherbun:great::adorable::energizerbunny:My [rabbit savvy] vet told me about the vaccine they have tried to pioneer for Pasturella. He said it did not work well and had side effects making it not at all practical.
I think it's a nice idea, and this is coming from someone who has lost several possibly Pasturella buns. But, until the vaccine is refined and known to work well with very few reactions, it is just not practical and I am not using it with my buns.
--please keep us informed,,could you please inform R-O-L,as to the reasoning behind this action--ie.high risk of snuffles,??--sincerely james waller--:idea:biggrin2:I know a rabbit breeder who vaccinated her herd with it a few weeks ago.
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