Dogs and cats get most of the attention, but rabbits and ferrets need protection against diseases that are often fatal and spread easily.

Rabbits

  • Myxomatosis — from 5 weeks of age, then yearly (every 6 months in high-risk areas).
  • RHD1 & RHD2 (Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease) — RHD1 from 5 weeks, RHD2 from 10 weeks, then yearly. RHD2 is a serious, fast-killing virus.

Availability varies by country — myxomatosis vaccines are common in the UK/Europe, and RHD2 vaccines are available across much of the US. Check with an exotics vet.

Ferrets

  • Canine distemper — a series at 6–8, 10–12 and 14–16 weeks, then yearly. For ferrets, distemper is almost always fatal, so this matters.
  • Rabies — from 12 weeks, then yearly. Don't give distemper and rabies on the same day.

Because exotic-pet schedules vary by region and product, confirm with a vet who treats exotics — and keep the dates in a free PetsAlbum profile so the next booster never slips by.