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My bunny has fleas :(

B

Bumblebee Megatron

Warren Scout
I was just having a lovely cuddle with my boy who now lives outside and I just noticed two fleas - couldn't get the little beggars and feel bad :(

He (and his older brother) both recently had their myxo vaccination but wondering if I need to worry? I will ask my boyfriend to go and get some flea treatment tomorrow.

They both have weird patches of fur but we assumed (and the vet confirmed) that this was just from them molting.

He'll be ok right? Just feel bad leaving him over night with fleas - poor little boy :(
 
If it's definitely fleas, the best treatment is Advantage...which is only available from your vet (or with a prescription). It's fine to leave your boy overnight, but I'd phone the vets first thing tomorrow. The vets may not even need to see him, if he's been at the vets recently
 
abbymarysmokey said:
If it's definitely fleas, the best treatment is Advantage...which is only available from your vet (or with a prescription). It's fine to leave your boy overnight, but I'd phone the vets first thing tomorrow. The vets may not even need to see him, if he's been at the vets recently
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Yeah I've used that before. I just feel like a bad Mum now :(
Don't like the thought of horrible fleas on him. I'll ask my boyfriend to pop in to the vets tomorrow, hopefully they won't need to see him as its stressful- he was only in there last Friday as he was really poorly, he needed an emergency dental but *touch wood* is fine now.... just has some uninvited visitors :shock: Many thanks x
 
I believe it's very rare for rabbits to get fleas. Are you certain they are fleas?
 
Schuette said:
I believe it's very rare for rabbits to get fleas. Are you certain they are fleas?
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See, that's what I thought!! Yet vets recommend that you treat them every week for the prevention of getting them...

Pretty certain it was a flea. I've treated him now so fingers crossed....
 
Have you cats?? Was your wee man an indoor bun at all???
Last yr Lily Shane and BB had Fleakies....along with the cats.:roll:
 
Hi

Fleas can cause rabbits to scratch their skin, fleas and mites can cause rabbits skin to irritate, and they get bald patches. Really to keep your rabbit happy, your should de-flea your rabbit once every month, as your rabbits can catch them from anything.

Bunny Lover
 
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