Protecting against infections

[RosRWAF]

We have been asked about a cleaning protocol that would prevent rabbits from contracting Myxomatosis or EC from their accommodation, for example in boarding or rescue establishments, and suggest the following:

Thoroughly clean the area to remove any scale or residue
Use Ark-Klens , which is a benzalkonium chloride disinfectant and as such it should be effective against EC and Myxi, to routinely disinfect the housing. Periodically use Virkon (as an inorganic peroxygen compound) to kill any other viruses

Note: Other benzalkonium chloride disinfectants and inorganic peroxygen compounds may be available, in addition to those named above.

 

[Fifibutton]

That is really good advice thanks

 

[chelle]

still the same advice for cleaning against EC & othe rinfectious diseases?

Just wondering really...I use white vinigar to wipe the hutches / runs down and to soak the litter trays in but often wonder if i should do a more thorough clean with a potent chemical to eradicate nasties just in case. Especially after they have had avet visit etc.

How often do you guys do the disinfect clean with chemicals mentioned?

I clean my litter trays every day and sweep them out too. Then now & again wipe with vinigar if there any spills. Never used any other strong chemicals as i worried about them licking the wood and getting ill or something.

 

[Jack's-Jane]

I'd invest in a steam cleaner if you would prefer not to use chemicals

 

[Tamsin]

As a pet owner, you are probably fine with the vinegar

The idea is you are protecting against any infectious diseases shed by rabbits previously living in the space, so when you've just got your own bunnies that's not an issue. If you got second hand accommodation/equipment, fostered rabbits, had a sick rabbit, boarded bunnies etc. then it would make sense to have a slightly more supped up cleaning protocol as you have different rabbits passing through.

It's also a good idea to do it at the end of the course of pancur if you are treating a rabbit for EC, as that stops anything in their environment reinfecting them.

 

[chelle]

I'd invest in a steam cleaner if you would prefer not to use chemicals

thanks Jane....funny you say that as a friend has just got one from B&Q for £50 and apparently its superb...:thumb:

 

[chelle]

As a pet owner, you are probably fine with the vinegar

The idea is you are protecting against any infectious diseases shed by rabbits previously living in the space, so when you've just got your own bunnies that's not an issue. If you got second hand accommodation/equipment, fostered rabbits, had a sick rabbit, boarded bunnies etc. then it would make sense to have a slightly more supped up cleaning protocol as you have different rabbits passing through.

It's also a good idea to do it at the end of the course of pancur if you are treating a rabbit for EC, as that stops anything in their environment reinfecting them.

Thanks Tamsin...makes sense. I wondered if I could carry any nasties back to my own buns after being around other rabbits away from home. I have used second hand accomadation...but used vinigar to literally soak the wood and dry it out for ever...and a clean disinfectant animal spray..which i never bothered buying again.

At least I know that if I need something I can come back to here & check on the products recommended...thanks again for such a fantastic forum and advice...the amount I have learnt ( and have still to learn) and passed on it fantastic. cheers

 

[RosRWAF]

thanks Jane....funny you say that as a friend has just got one from B&Q for £50 and apparently its superb...:thumb:

Steam cleaners are brilliant. Mine is always ready for action. No bugs survive, no chemicals needed, no residue

 

[Sarah1989]

I love my steam cleaner! Everyone should get one!


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[tashp90]

I love my steam cleaner! Everyone should get one!


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Agreed!

I'm giving the living room a good steam clean this weekend while Marble is away