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eek!... flies!

busterandme

busterandme

Warren Scout
hiya :)

i dont want to sound neurotic but im panicking a bit! so, i am cleaning out busters house and when i moved the litter tray two flies flew out from behind. his litter is changed daily, but now im worried he could have flystrike. checked his bottom, nice and clean. i cant get any rearguard until tomorrow (i know i should have done it already) should i wash his bottom now just in case? would that remove the fly eggs if there are any?

thanks xxx
 
I would just check from half way down his back to his genitals by running your fingers slowly through his fur and looking carefully. I see you have already checked him and he is fine. I would check him before you go to bed and again tomorrow.

He is most likely absolutely fine as the flies would have been attracted to the litter in preference to him,(and you have cleaned that out) but there's no harm in checking him again and you will get a nights sleep free of worry too.

There are always flies in the air and it's best not to get panicky about it, but just do a daily check and keep an eye out for any obvious difference in his behaviour- not eating etc. This is my personal opinion.

I personally wouldn't wash him- I don't know if that would remove any eggs(if there were any)- I don't know what others think?

sue:wave:
 
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