Don't forget to Rear Guard!

[KarinB]

I normally buy Rearguard from my vet and last year I paid somewhere in the region of about £26 which I never minded paying for peace of mind but I always thought, for the amount you get, it was rather overpriced. Anyway, I found it here http://www.medicines4pets.co.uk/shop/rearguard-for-rabbits.html yesterday with no prescription required for only £19.

 

[FudgeTort]

I have never rear guarded either. I check my bunnies bums daily, usually twice. And their litter trays are changed daily too. Never had a problem.

 

[KarinB]

I have never rear guarded either. I check my bunnies bums daily, usually twice. And their litter trays are changed daily too. Never had a problem.

Some people don't have rabbits who use litter trays and rabbits who do not like being handled (which of course is natural behaviour seeing as how they are prey animals) which is why Rearguard is essential.

 

[FudgeTort]

Some people don't have rabbits who use litter trays and rabbits who do not like being handled (which of course is natural behaviour seeing as how they are prey animals) which is why Rearguard is essential.

Oh yeah of course, individuals of course have different needs. Just its not an essential for everyone. :wave: Of course if I couldn't handle my rabbits then rearguard would be preferable. Thankfully mine don't mind a daily bum check!

 

[Mackers]

But I don't like the idea of chemicals on my rabbits when the alternative is just a bit of hard work cleaning. :wave:

I agree and wouldn't use chemicals on my pets without good cause. HOWEVER, you could keep everything as clean as a whistle but if you go to work at 7.15am and your elderly bunny sits in a poo at 7.30am, it's going to be 4.30pm before I get back home and realise he's dirty. In this instance, I think it may be sensible to take precautions other than keeping everything spotlessly clean.

 

[Lea-Anne]

In a nutshell it's each to their own. If people want peace of mind use it. If their happy not to because they don't feel their animals need it, don't. I guess it's up to the owner to way up the pro's and con's depending on their circumstances and pets

 

[bunny babe]

In a nutshell it's each to their own. If people want peace of mind use it. If their happy not to because they don't feel their animals need it, don't. I guess it's up to the owner to way up the pro's and con's depending on their circumstances and pets

Totally agree Leanne.