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Is vaccinating my Flemish Giant rabbit truly necessary for health?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Male | neutered | 6 months old | 10 lbs

Is it absolutely necessary to have my Flemish Giant Rabbit vaccinated . Thanks Yvonne .

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 23rd, 2018

The main reason for vaccinating any rabbit is a fatal disease called Myxomatosis, if an unvaccinated rabbit contracts the disease (usually through mosquitoes) , it is 100% fatal. the only effective protection against this disease is this vaccine.

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