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flystrike??
- Thread starter Dobbin
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But feel free to ask anything you need
beckiboo186
Warren Veteran
. Flystrike is when flies lay eggs which turn to maggots and get into bunny, usually in his bottom. Its usually fatal . You can prevent it by making sure he's in clean surroundings, no sticky bottoms. Check his bottom regularly and try and put fly nets or whatever around the hutch Xxbeckiboo186
Warren Veteran
Woops posted at same time! xxTamsin said:You might find the reference section helpful: http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/viewforum.php?f=12
But feel free to ask anything you need
beckiboo186
Warren Veteran
Dobbin said:
I'd say yes to be honest. There are lots of people on here (myself included) who have lost buns to flystrike, and if they havent they are very likely to know someone who has
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HS
Wise Old Thumper
Make sure your bun is not overweight, can clean itself properly and is not producing excess caecotrophs (the squishy, smelly poos that they eat). Good housekeeping is important too, and I use Dyna-mite (do a search - you'll find out where to get it from) which is a natural fly deterrent.
raven_guest
Mama Doe
You can also get rearguard a product from the vets that will help deter them if you're worried.
Bonniebunny
Warren Scout
I've got some Xenex for my beloveds. Mine is a spot on treatment. Its full name is xenex Ultra spot on. It is an insecticide which kills fleas, mites, ticks, lice and flies. Also supposed to repel flies which cause fly strike. The dosage depends on the weight of the animal, so you must follow instructions closely. Also not good to use if your pets come into contact with cats as it is toxic to them. Xenex covers them for 2 weeks.
A 12 week pack cost me £19 from my vets.
I also have xenex spray which is a long lasting flea tick and louse repellent. This is free from chemical insecticides. Makes the animal coat appear greasy, which means that fly eggs cannot attach. Both products are made by Genitrix.
Hope this helps.
bonniebunny
baby boi minx
Young Bun
flys H8! levender,tea-tree,
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