For Vets
Policy Statements
Brachycephaly and extreme features
Breeding
Chemical neutering
Conscious dental treatment
Environment for keeping rabbits
Exercising using a harness and lead
Feeding
Feeding Muesli-style rabbit food
Health care
Other organisations
Pet rabbit shows
Pet shops
Rabbit fancy dress and wearing collars
Rabbit show jumping
Rabbits and birds
Rabbits and children
Rabbits and guinea pigs
Rescue Centres
Scruffing
Tonic immobility (trancing)
Use of Rabbits in Educational and Therapeutic Settings
Vaccinations at the time of neutering
Vaccinations at the time of neutering
You should always discuss the circumstances of your individual pet with your own vet, who will be able to give you individual advice.
The RWA&F policy statement on this is as follows:
Vaccinations are recommended as soon as possible after 5 weeks old. Vaccinations should not be given at the same time as neutering as that leaves a window of risk when the rabbits aren’t protected. Carrying out vaccinations at the same time as neutering also carries risks, both to the rabbit’s health and to the efficacy of the vaccine.