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Flystrike warning

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bunny babe

Wise Old Thumper
Just wanted to remind everyone to be vigilant with the warmer weather we are still having.

I found some tiny moving eggs on Cassie last night and after trimming her, combing her, picking anything off and then rear guarding her she appears OK so far but obviously will be checking vigorously.

She is a higher risk bunny as she is incontinent intermittently.
 
bunny babe said:
Just wanted to remind everyone to be vigilant with the warmer weather we are still having.

I found some tiny moving eggs on Cassie last night and after trimming her, combing her, picking anything off and then rear guarding her she appears OK so far but obviously will be checking vigorously.

She is a higher risk bunny as she is incontinent intermittently.
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Oh no, I really hope she will be OK xx
 
bunny babe said:
Just wanted to remind everyone to be vigilant with the warmer weather we are still having.

I found some tiny moving eggs on Cassie last night and after trimming her, combing her, picking anything off and then rear guarding her she appears OK so far but obviously will be checking vigorously.

She is a higher risk bunny as she is incontinent intermittently.
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Is Cassie an outside bunny?

I hope she's OK - I don't use rearguard so I check regularly
 
MightyMax said:
Is Cassie an outside bunny?

I hope she's OK - I don't use rearguard so I check regularly
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She is an outside bunny, however when I say "outside", they have a 12 x 6 dog chalet. All mesh is covered with fly screen. They do free range when we are in.

I do not usually use rearguard as a routine but have it in for emergency (thank goodness).

I am currently looking as some of the other things such as Beaphar to have in the first aid kit but will be getting a re-stock of rearguard anyway and do Rambo as a precaution before I put them together again.
 
bunny babe said:
She is an outside bunny, however when I say "outside", they have a 12 x 6 dog chalet. All mesh is covered with fly screen. They do free range when we are in.

I do not usually use rearguard as a routine but have it in for emergency (thank goodness).

I am currently looking as some of the other things such as Beaphar to have in the first aid kit but will be getting a re-stock of rearguard anyway and do Rambo as a precaution before I put them together again.
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I remember many years ago a Rescue Centre I worked with had something you applied to a rabbit that was very safe. We never had any cases of fly strike when using it, but maybe that was luck?

I find it so difficult to know what to do for the best. Protecting, but then keeping away from chemicals as much as possible.
 
bunny babe said:
She is an outside bunny, however when I say "outside", they have a 12 x 6 dog chalet. All mesh is covered with fly screen. They do free range when we are in.

I do not usually use rearguard as a routine but have it in for emergency (thank goodness).

I am currently looking as some of the other things such as Beaphar to have in the first aid kit but will be getting a re-stock of rearguard anyway and do Rambo as a precaution before I put them together again.
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Many Rabbit Specialists recommend this

http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/?id=-452554

https://www.hyperdrug.co.uk/F10-Ger...zj6EzNvZXiCrZTXm48YzrRA67xS-cFTBoCJDEQAvD_BwE
 
Jack's-Jane said:
Many Rabbit Specialists recommend this

http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/?id=-452554

https://www.hyperdrug.co.uk/F10-Ger...zj6EzNvZXiCrZTXm48YzrRA67xS-cFTBoCJDEQAvD_BwE
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Thank you Jayne, that looks like it does both. Reading Beaphar ones it was either preventitive or treatment whereas that one looks like it does both.

I have actually had to take Cassie to the vets today as she is not eating at all (not fly strike related) but her urine was very strong smelling this morning so we have different abx, gut stimulants and vetergesic and continue with metacam.
 
bunny babe said:
Thank you Jayne, that looks like it does both. Reading Beaphar ones it was either preventitive or treatment whereas that one looks like it does both.

I have actually had to take Cassie to the vets today as she is not eating at all (not fly strike related) but her urine was very strong smelling this morning so we have different abx, gut stimulants and vetergesic and continue with metacam.
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Oh no! Sending vibes. I hope she will be OK
 
i am so paranoid about cats & squirrels yet flies are the clear & present danger here.

i have fly screens on the entarnce to their shed but i can't do much about outside. wish i could. i f****** hate them for what they do with rabbits.
 
bunny babe said:
Thank you Jayne, that looks like it does both. Reading Beaphar ones it was either preventitive or treatment whereas that one looks like it does both.

I have actually had to take Cassie to the vets today as she is not eating at all (not fly strike related) but her urine was very strong smelling this morning so we have different abx, gut stimulants and vetergesic and continue with metacam.
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Sorry I missed this last evening. How is Cassie doing now ? Is she having a flare up of her UT problems ?? Do PM or email me if you'd rather not go into details on here xx
 
Lots of vibes for Cassie, I hope you will get to the bottom if what's wrong today

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