natsusakura
Warren Veteran
Hope Elsa is ok now and you got al the eggs.
She sounds like a double of my angel xxxxx
She sounds like a double of my angel xxxxx
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Urgent help please! Fly eggs
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BB Mommy
Warren Veteran
Sounds like you're keeping a close eye on her already, but if she has urine staining I would always think of the possibility of EC too.
Has she been Panacur'd recently? IF not, its worth doing at least a 9 day course to halt any symptoms in its tracks, and if the urine staining eases off, then continue to a 28 day course to ensure that the EC is eradicated.
On another aside - we have found that flies tend to lay eggs on rabbits that are vulnerable, even though we can't always immediately see what the problem is.
It might be worth having a bunny MOT at the vets to be on the safe side. I know you said money is tight, but early recognition of symptoms can save so much distress.
Has she been Panacur'd recently? IF not, its worth doing at least a 9 day course to halt any symptoms in its tracks, and if the urine staining eases off, then continue to a 28 day course to ensure that the EC is eradicated.
On another aside - we have found that flies tend to lay eggs on rabbits that are vulnerable, even though we can't always immediately see what the problem is.
It might be worth having a bunny MOT at the vets to be on the safe side. I know you said money is tight, but early recognition of symptoms can save so much distress.
ElsasMummy
Warren Scout
Thank you, I will panacur her, I've actually never done it before (I know there's debate over whether it should be used routinely.) She's at the vets regularly and she definitely comes under the vulnerable category with dental and respiratory problems and the fact that she's getting on in age. I'll be sure to keep a v close eye on her over the next few days and take her straight to the vet if I'm concerned.
parsnipbun
Wise Old Thumper
just to mention that we had a fly strike case that was not EC - he was just elderly. he had an eye infection at the time but they still laid on the bit between the tail and back. (we caught it immediately as saw the fly acting strangely!)
ElsasMummy
Warren Scout
Just did another check. Think there was about 3 eggs, definitely no maggots.
It's such a concern- she's definitely attracting flies recently. Fingers crossed the panacur might help, have just taken a pic of the staining which I may post later- it really is v minimal!
It's such a concern- she's definitely attracting flies recently. Fingers crossed the panacur might help, have just taken a pic of the staining which I may post later- it really is v minimal!
ElsasMummy
Warren Scout
Just checked her again. No further eggs. I dread to think what I might have found this morning had I not spotted the eggs early yesterday.
Scent glands cleaned and about to get some panacur, fingers crossed this will be the end of the fly problems.
Scent glands cleaned and about to get some panacur, fingers crossed this will be the end of the fly problems.
Alvins mummy
Mama Doe
Glad you caught it in time. she is a beautiful bunny 
There is a certain type of fly that lays it's eggs on an animal, and when the eggs hatch the worms get under the skin and suck on the blood of the animal, which might be what the eggs are about. If that happens take out the worm and put some medicine on the wound, and cover the wound, then he should be fine.
natsusakura
Warren Veteran
Aww she's lovely.
I love their wee manes.
I'm glad its all looking good, good thing you caught it early, the white hair really is a problem.
I love their wee manes.
I'm glad its all looking good, good thing you caught it early, the white hair really is a problem.
ElsasMummy
Warren Scout
Thanks all All is well now, phew!
Elsa doesn't like the taste of panacur though judging by her face afterwards!
All is well now, phew! Elsa doesn't like the taste of panacur though judging by her face afterwards!