Mackers
Wise Old Thumper
Just got back from work and been straight up to check and feed the buns only to find two or three 'splats' of poo in the shed. We're talking runny custard consistency here. Whipped Pea and Pod both off their feet and found that it's Pod with the runny bum. She's still quite clean but has obviously sat in one of the splats and had a bit on her tail and up the inside of one back leg. It's really quite watery poo, caramel in colour with the odd soft bit of poop in it.
Panic mode - first thought - flystrike. Gave her a good wash and did a thorough check for eggs but found nothing (Pea's fine too). She's normally bone dry and as clean as a whistle. She's eating normally and behaving normally. Could it be a sudden hot day that causes runny poo? I'll now have to check her every hour or two because for starters, she's now very damp and will attract flies and secondly, she could be unwell. I don't want to rush off to the vet because there are absolutely no other symptoms and my bunny specialist is a good half hours drive away.
Would it be worth Rearguarding her today just to be on the safe side? How long does it take for Rearguard to become 'active' or is it active as soon as it's applied? Does Advantage (or something similar) also kill fly eggs or maggots? Would it be worth bringing her indoors for the night where it's less likely she'll be bothered by flies?
Panic mode - first thought - flystrike. Gave her a good wash and did a thorough check for eggs but found nothing (Pea's fine too). She's normally bone dry and as clean as a whistle. She's eating normally and behaving normally. Could it be a sudden hot day that causes runny poo? I'll now have to check her every hour or two because for starters, she's now very damp and will attract flies and secondly, she could be unwell. I don't want to rush off to the vet because there are absolutely no other symptoms and my bunny specialist is a good half hours drive away.
Would it be worth Rearguarding her today just to be on the safe side? How long does it take for Rearguard to become 'active' or is it active as soon as it's applied? Does Advantage (or something similar) also kill fly eggs or maggots? Would it be worth bringing her indoors for the night where it's less likely she'll be bothered by flies?