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F10 Application - Flystrike

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Amy104

Warren Veteran
Does anyone know the correct way to apply F10 as a flystrike preventative?

I don't usually use it on my own bunnies as I prefer to avoid chemicals and if I had a poorly or immobile bunny I'd probably use Rearguard.

However my foster pair coming in the weekend have known digestive issues and F10 is more cost effective for the Rescue so I just want to check I'm applying it correctly?

Info on RWAF says 'F10 wound spray needs to be applied weekly to the rump and genital area' but its dated 2014 so just want to check that advise hasn't changed.
 
Thanks Shimmer, I saw that I just thought it was a little vague on where to apply as a preventative.
 
F10 can be applied to any area of fur or skin, including open wounds. I've used it on surgically opened jaw abscesses as flystrike protection. Just spray it where it is needed (ie any at-risk areas such as the bottom of incontinent rabbits, or those prone to faecal clumping in the fur, once the area is clean and dry)

Rearguard is only licensed for application around the bottom area (hence it's name). It lasts about a month, but needs reapplying if the rabbit is bathed, which makes it an expensive option. It also has a reputation for suppressing the appetite, which isn't what you want in an already compromised rabbit.
 
Thank you. I'll apply it as the RWAF suggests as that would be the logical at risk areas for bunnies prone to faecal clumping.

I'm hopeful once they are on a strict diet the issue will resolve and I can stop using chemicals but I think its a sensible precaution to start.
 
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