Alison Marie
Wise Old Thumper
As title! Which is best? :wave:
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Sprays to prevent fly strike - which one?
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Alison Marie
Wise Old Thumper
:wave: Thanks. So if I asked my vet about it, I could probably buy it from them?
Certainly. I don't use it routinely but I had to for a poorly rabbit.
Mackers
Wise Old Thumper
Rearguard is a prescription only medication which you could get from you vet. There is also the Bephar fly guard spray but it doesn't work in the same way as Rearguard and is not a prescription medication so is less effective. Bephar fly guard also has to be applied once a week whereas Rearguard lasts for 8 weeks (if it doesn't get washed off beforehand).
I've got some Rearguard in stock this year for Flora just in case she needs it (she's 10 and arthritic). However, I'll stick to twice daily bum checks in the first instance as I prefer not to use chemicals if at all possible.
I've got some Rearguard in stock this year for Flora just in case she needs it (she's 10 and arthritic). However, I'll stick to twice daily bum checks in the first instance as I prefer not to use chemicals if at all possible.
Mackers
Wise Old Thumper
I don't think it's licensed for use on piggies but I could be wrong. Piggies also don't tend to get dirty bums like bunnies can, although I guess an elderly piggy or one with urinary tract infections/issues could get damp and therefore be prone to flystrike. You'd be best placed having a word with you vet about it to be honest.
