Aliandbuns
Mama Doe
Does anyone use this?
What time of year do you start using it?
Is there only one type and, if not, what's the best?
What time of year do you start using it?
Is there only one type and, if not, what's the best?
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Do you mean like the Beaphar Spot on for mites/lice?
If so, I'd be wary about using anything containing Ivermectin 'just because'. Ivermectin can have nasty side effects if overdosed as it can attack the nervous system and cause all sorts of problems. I sadly lost a ratty after she was treated for mites with Ivermectin - she was quite old so I think it was just too much for her and I found her dead the morning after
So I would only treat any animal with it if there was a strong possibility or I knew they definately had mites/lice/another parasite that needed treating with it.
If it's not one with Ivermectin then they can be a bit hit and miss anyway with how well they work.
If you want a preventative there's a few insect-repellant shampoos, and sprays for on the animal and/or the cage/surrounding area. I know garlic is supposed to help too but not sure if buns can have this (my ratties have garlic powder mixed in their dry diet because I have a few prone to mites, not sure if it works but it's worth a try!)
If so, I'd be wary about using anything containing Ivermectin 'just because'. Ivermectin can have nasty side effects if overdosed as it can attack the nervous system and cause all sorts of problems. I sadly lost a ratty after she was treated for mites with Ivermectin - she was quite old so I think it was just too much for her and I found her dead the morning after
So I would only treat any animal with it if there was a strong possibility or I knew they definately had mites/lice/another parasite that needed treating with it.If it's not one with Ivermectin then they can be a bit hit and miss anyway with how well they work.
If you want a preventative there's a few insect-repellant shampoos, and sprays for on the animal and/or the cage/surrounding area. I know garlic is supposed to help too but not sure if buns can have this (my ratties have garlic powder mixed in their dry diet because I have a few prone to mites, not sure if it works but it's worth a try!)
Aliandbuns
Mama Doe
Not really sure what I mean. :? :lol:
The stuff that helps to protect against fly-strike.
The stuff that helps to protect against fly-strike.
Rearguard?
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=18736&highlight=rearguard
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=6363&highlight=rearguard
If you do a search you'll find more, but looking at those two it seems like Rearguard is best to use only when the bun is at high risk of getting flystrike. There's some preventative alternatives like Dynamite or Buzz off (think both are on Bunnybasics)
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=18736&highlight=rearguard
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=6363&highlight=rearguard
If you do a search you'll find more, but looking at those two it seems like Rearguard is best to use only when the bun is at high risk of getting flystrike. There's some preventative alternatives like Dynamite or Buzz off (think both are on Bunnybasics)
Aliandbuns
Mama Doe
When you say "high risk" do you mean because the bunny is prone to a sticky bum? :?
