Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) has an incubation period of approximately 3–9 days, during which time the virus is already highly contagious. Learn more about RHD: https://mrkmnls.co/3WaGp0B | The Merck Veterinary Manual

Photos of wild rabbits in Colorado with horn-like growths are going viral, but a veterinarian says it’s a long-known virus and not something to panic about. Learn more: https://on.nbcdfw.com/16uAivU | NBC DFW

🐇 Attention vets! 🐇 Remind rabbit owners about the dangers of rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV2). This highly contagious virus spreads by direct contact with infected rabbits or indirectly by contaminated objects, like clothing or shoes. Sudden death, sometimes preceded by nasal or other signs of internal bleeding, is common. Rabbit owners should practice extreme caution, limit or eliminate outdoor playtime, avoid interactions with both wild and other pet rabbits, and talk with you about preve