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There is a wild rabbit control program scheduled for Penrith and Greater Sydney Region, starting early March 2025. This will include the release of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDVI-K5), a rabbit calicivirus K5 strain. This virus is highly contagious and often deadly for domestic rabbits.

How to keep your rabbit safe:

• Vaccinate before the release
• Keep indoors to minimise risk
• Avoid contact with wild rabbits
• Wash your hands before handling your rabbit and preparing his/her food
• Install fly screens/ mesh over hutches Indoor Rabbits are less at risk, but as the virus is spread via mosquito vectors, we would still recommend vaccination.

Symptoms include:

• Loss of appetite and lethargy.
• Fever and difficulty breathing.
• Bleeding from nose or mouth.
• Seizure or sudden passing.

If your rabbit shows any of these signs, please seek veterinary advice.

If you are unsure of your rabbit's vaccination status or would like to book an appointment, please call us on 4739 5880.