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Flystrike - don't be caught out

weve got some spray...but berties got a bit dirty since pasturela...and no arthritis....we will have to scrub hi clean...shave the fur and dry hi thoroughly before using the sprays.

i have known housebunny owners lose their indoor only buns to flystrike..you wouldnt believe it could happen would you.:shock:

thank you so much for posting the links to these articles...bookark em folks:wave:
 
Good advice, I've started hanging half a lemon and orange in the aviaries, near the open shed window, flies don't like citrus and half a lemon and orange with some cloves stuck in aswell will last a week - bargain.
 
I'm taking orders for citronella diffusers - they are a fab insect repellent! :wave:

Great to be more aware about this!!
 
Tinkerbell sits in her own wee and poo :roll: i have to clip her fur round her bottom and check her several times a day, she has her bottom washed in insect repellant shampoo weekly. Flystrike is awful.

Thank you for the info :wave:
 
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