My rabbit has myxomatosis. Will her baby catch it or get antibodies?

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My rabbit has mixi she has not been vacinated but she also has a wk old baby she has been feeding it ok and it's very healthy ATM , will it def catch mixi from her or is there a chance she has passed on antibodies against mixi through her milk. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Myxomatosis is spread from rabbit to rabbit by biting insects such as fleas. There is a chance ot could be spread by direct contact. It really depends what form your rabbit has, most pets get the acute form but some get a long acting non fatal form that eventually gives them immunity. Aside from removing the baby and hand rearing it there is little you can do, and it will be a matter of waiting to see. Yiu could always flea treat your rabbit with xeno to prevent the biting insects.

My rabbit has myxomatosis. Will her baby catch it or get antibodies?

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