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INFO ON FRONTLINE for new owners/reminder for existing owner

K

kimbun's mum

Banned
This is just to let all new bunny owners know that in no circumstances should Frontline be used on rabbits.

Frontline is highly toxic to bunnis and can kill them :(

It is not licensed for rabbits and the manufacturers themselves state not to use it on bunnies.

I am in no way aiming this at anyone - however it is something that comes up every so often and some people new to this forum and to bunnies may not be aware of the dangers.

lol Pam
 
Thanks Pam, it's definitely a useful reminder/new info. I've also heard of cases of rabbits being killed by use of frontline.

Out of interest, what is the recommended treatment for fleas on rabbits at the moment?

Alison x
 
Well I give mine a natural spray of some lavender and citronella diluted in water - half a dozen frops of each in about 200ml of water and spray it on.

I also have to say that I got a mite spray from the pet shop which worked even better than the vet stuff.

lol Pam
 
Did you mean to say frontline there? The whole point of this thread is to warn people that frontline can kill rabbits!
 
You have to use the right dose for the right animal and check it's safe. Giving frontline for dogs to cats could harm them. Or giving the dose for a large cat to a small cat or rabbit.

You shouldn't give any treatment sold/perscribed for one animal to another without checking with a vet first :)

Tam
 
Just to clarify the Advantage drops are specifically for rabbits, cats and small dogs (basically any of them under 4kg) so no worries about giving stuff that is meant for other animals. :D

(Not sure if your post was referring to my post or not Tam, so thought I'd put it in there anyway!)
 
No, just a general note :D Thanks for clarifying the advantage instructions though :)

Tam
 
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