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Rearguard applied in rabbit's wound.

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My bunny was struggling quite a lot while we were applying rearguard and we accidentally applied some in his open wound D: It's a fairly fairly deep wound, caused by maggots. He seems quite happy right now, and I'm going to keep an eye on him for 24 hours (he lives outside but I will go on check on him as much as possible.) Do you think he will be alright if he seems relaxed and is eating/drinking?
 
If he has maggots in a wound he will need to see a vet. Its important as flystrike causes rabbits to go into shock within hours.

Hopefully Jack's-Jane will see this post - She's brilliant at providing information etc
 
My bunny was struggling quite a lot while we were applying rearguard and we accidentally applied some in his open wound D: It's a fairly fairly deep wound, caused by maggots. He seems quite happy right now, and I'm going to keep an eye on him for 24 hours (he lives outside but I will go on check on him as much as possible.) Do you think he will be alright if he seems relaxed and is eating/drinking?

Yeah keep an eye on him, and not just 24 hours but for a few days. Rearguard can be quite toxic but not always, and not to all rabbits, so hopefully all will be well!

There's not much you can do about the Rearguard in the wound apart from washing it, and it sounds like it's too late for that now.

Good luck xx
 
Maggots have been taken out, thankfully. It's just a case of prevention/treating his wound now. He just purred as I stroked him so I think he's feeling okay!
 
Yeah keep an eye on him, and not just 24 hours but for a few days. Rearguard can be quite toxic but not always, and not to all rabbits, so hopefully all will be well!

There's not much you can do about the Rearguard in the wound apart from washing it, and it sounds like it's too late for that now.

Good luck xx

Ah, I see. Well looks like I'm going to be on watch again tonight! Thank you for the advice again :)
 
Ah, I see. Well looks like I'm going to be on watch again tonight! Thank you for the advice again :)

Well the reactions to Rearguard that I've seen don't come on immediately, so just be extra vigilant for 3/4 days. And especially so because of the maggot risk. Horrible things that they are!
 
Right, will make sure I'm at home for the next few days. I HATE maggots. I know they have their place in this world, but that didn't stop me going on a murderous rampage earlier with my electric fly swatter in a desperate act of revenge (I'm a monster.)
 
Right, will make sure I'm at home for the next few days. I HATE maggots. I know they have their place in this world, but that didn't stop me going on a murderous rampage earlier with my electric fly swatter in a desperate act of revenge (I'm a monster.)

Flies are opportunistic creatures in my opinion :evil:

You do have to spot the eggs and remove them the minute you see them. This heat is bad for it all - can you bring him indoors at all? With a cooling fan and a bit of citronella oil wafting around maybe?
 
Thanks for spotting the thread MM . Head isn't working for all this tonight x

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I really would prefer to have him inside, but I live with my parents and unfortunately they don't want him in the house :(
 
I really would prefer to have him inside, but I live with my parents and unfortunately they don't want him in the house :(

OK well just check all his delicate areas 3 times a day. Hopefully the Reaguard will put off any marauding insects.

Wishing you luck xx
 
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