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Young Bun
Hi everyone. I'm facing my first spring / summer as a bunny owner and have been researching flystrike in all its horror! I am keen to do everything I can to prevent it but have been left confused by conflicting advice so would appreciate your thoughts/experiences.
My 2 buns Fred & Patsy now live indoors where they have free range in the living room 27/7 and will have supervised garden time weather permitting. I have brought them in since Fred developed arthritis and I can keep a better eye on him. He is responding well to metacam but still gets occasional mild dirty bottom which I keep a check on.
I understand they may be lower risk of developing flystrike with being inside but obviously don't want to take any chances. I clean them out every day and use lavender oil spray in the room. When the weather gets warmer I intend to have a few more repellent plants in the room (and citronella candles if safe?) and will of course check them regularly.
I have been advised to also use Rear guard/F10. I was all set to order rear guard but have since read horror stories about reactions to it. Fred has gotten to be a sensitive soul with his tummy, and with getting older things obviously knock him for 6 a bit more. His wifebun Patsy is only 2 1/2 and healthy & robust. So the question is do I use one if these prevenatives & if so which one? I feel more inclined towards the F10 now but would appreciate hearing your thoughts. Thanks guys xx
My 2 buns Fred & Patsy now live indoors where they have free range in the living room 27/7 and will have supervised garden time weather permitting. I have brought them in since Fred developed arthritis and I can keep a better eye on him. He is responding well to metacam but still gets occasional mild dirty bottom which I keep a check on.
I understand they may be lower risk of developing flystrike with being inside but obviously don't want to take any chances. I clean them out every day and use lavender oil spray in the room. When the weather gets warmer I intend to have a few more repellent plants in the room (and citronella candles if safe?) and will of course check them regularly.
I have been advised to also use Rear guard/F10. I was all set to order rear guard but have since read horror stories about reactions to it. Fred has gotten to be a sensitive soul with his tummy, and with getting older things obviously knock him for 6 a bit more. His wifebun Patsy is only 2 1/2 and healthy & robust. So the question is do I use one if these prevenatives & if so which one? I feel more inclined towards the F10 now but would appreciate hearing your thoughts. Thanks guys xx