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Advice Please

J

jody

Alpha Buck
Turnip went to the vets today for his first myxi jab :D The vet gave me some rearguard, Do i use it? dont like chemicals? whats peoples opinion?
 
I've never used it, however, I would only use it on a vulnerable rabbit. That is my opinion only though, for my rabbits.

Did he say why he gave it to you?
 
yes he explained why, and said its high season for fly strike etc etc. I dont want to put my bun at risk, although he is a house bunny and kept very clean.

But at the same time i dont like to use chemicals unless needed:?:?:?
 
IMO if he is a house bun, cleaned regually, has no weight/ mobility issues then it is not necerssary. But that is my opinion only!
I used rearguard on Jimby once and it made him very ill, so I would not use it again.
 
I used it recently on our two outside rabbits with seemingly no ill effects. But it was when it was very hot recently and I started worrying about flystrike.

I don't think I would bother with an inside rabbit as you just won't have as many flies around and you can deal with them as and when they appear.
 
if he isa house rabbit then i dont think it is necessary.
i only used it on one of mine (he is old, arthritic and sometimes gets diarrhoea)
the others keep them selves clean, and i obviously keep there hutches clean too.
if you decide not to use it ask for a refund. a bottle is about £30!
 
I guess he charged you for this?! Seems silly to give something to a bunny without reason for needing it.
 
i wouldn'y use it personally if he has no health issues it can cause reactions and inappetance and if he's indoors and kept clean i would tend to go for deterrents like citronella and fly nets
 
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