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Anti-parasite Spot On?

KatP

KatP

Alpha Buck
Do you treat your buns for worms, lice and fleas?

When I got my buns I was given enough Beaphar to treat each one with one vial every month for 6 months, I have since been out to buy my first lot, I was told to use one vial per rabbit but on the box it's says for rabbits one vial per 750g body weight of rabbit, both of mine are over this! Should I use as directed on the box or carry on with just the one vial per rabbit? My rabbits don't come into contact with any other pet but live out doors.

Thanks for any advice in advance.
 
I do not routinely use any anti parasite treatments. I dont like applying nasty chemicals to my Rabbits unless absolutely necessary.

I have only used them in cases of known infestation and in the last 16 years, having cared for well over 120 Rabbits, that has only occurred on three occasions.
 
Jack's-Jane said:
I do not routinely use any anti parasite treatments. I dont like applying nasty chemicals to my Rabbits unless absolutely necessary.

I have only used them in cases of known infestation and in the last 16 years, having cared for well over 120 Rabbits, that has only occurred on three occasions.
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In that case should I only treat them if I think they need it?

I agree that I'm not really happy putting chemicals on my buns unless they need it. I was just acting on the advice I had been given when I got the rabbits. I only want what is best for my buns.
 
KatP said:
In that case should I only treat them if I think they need it?

I agree that I'm not really happy putting chemicals on my buns unless they need it. I was just acting on the advice I had been given when I got the rabbits. I only want what is best for my buns.
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As I said, I would only treat if there was evidence of mites/fleas. I may treat for fleas as a precaution if in an area with a high Myxomatosis risk. Not as an alternative to vaccination, but as an additional precaution.
 
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