What vaccinations do UK pet rabbits need?

Annual vaccination against myxomatosis and both strains of rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease (RVHD-1 and RVHD-2). Kits can start from around 5 weeks depending on your vet's protocol.

When is not eating an emergency in rabbits?

Rabbits must eat continuously to keep the gut moving. No food or droppings for 12 hours is an emergency — gut stasis can be fatal within 24–48 hours without vet treatment.

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Rabbit Health

Gut stasis, myxomatosis, RVHD, dental disease and RWAF housing standards — UK rabbit welfare and health.

Quick answer

PETHEALTH+ publishes 16 plain-English rabbit health guides for UK owners covering gut stasis, flystrike, vaccinations, dental disease and housing. Every guide opens with a direct answer and is reviewed against UK veterinary guidance from the PDSA, RSPCA and BVA — information only, not a substitute for seeing your vet.

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What are common rabbit health emergencies?

Gut stasis, flystrike in warm weather, respiratory distress, head tilt, and heatstroke above 25°C. Rabbits deteriorate rapidly — contact a rabbit-savvy vet immediately if eating or droppings stop.

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UK reference sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

What vaccinations do UK pet rabbits need?: Annual vaccination against myxomatosis and both strains of rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease (RVHD-1 and RVHD-2). Kits can start from around 5 weeks depending on your vet's protocol.
When is not eating an emergency in rabbits?: Rabbits must eat continuously to keep the gut moving. No food or droppings for 12 hours is an emergency — gut stasis can be fatal within 24–48 hours without vet treatment.