chickenlass Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I usually post inthe chicken section but I had to have my rabbit put to sleep yesterday after he succumb to fly strike. Please please keep checking your bunnies regularly in this warm damp weather as I can't believe how quickly this came about [he was OK 2 days before] I should hate this to happen to anyone else. As I am now bunnyless please will you all give your rabbits a big hug from me. RIP Sooty I shall miss you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I am so sorry to hear about your bunny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 You poor darling. Big hugs from here x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I'm very sorry to hear about your poor rabbit... you are right fly strike can strike very quickly, a vet once told me he knew of a rabbit who was perfectly fine when checked, then died less than a day later... All my sympathies.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 blimey thats quick, what a shock, poor you. So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Oh no, im so sorry to hear about your bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyaholic Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 So sorry for your loss May I ask what to look out for? - I check my bunnies daily, but just so I'm checking for the right thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted July 14, 2007 Author Share Posted July 14, 2007 So sorry for your loss May I ask what to look out for? - I check my bunnies daily, but just so I'm checking for the right thing... Fly strike is when flys lay their eggs in rabbits coat [usually at the rear end]. The best you can do is keep the rabbits bottom clean so that maggots don't develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I can't remember the name right now, but there's a spray sold at the vets that repels flies. I always sprinkle lots of citronella oil around to keep them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 I can't remember the name right now, but there's a spray sold at the vets that repels flies. I always sprinkle lots of citronella oil around to keep them off. Do you sprinkle it on the aubiose (or whatever you use)? I take it they are not allergic to it then? I have been thinking about doing that I think you might be thinking about the Beaphar fly strike guard & Rearguard products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkleeeeee Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 i am sorry to hear about your bunnie big hug from us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 He did have a regular dose of the spot on type fly repellent but still he got it!! I am very angry with myself as he has gone for regular grooming and rear end washing all his life at the vets but I must have just left him a little too long this time.....He was at least 10years old so he had had a good life but I feel I have let him down dreadfully by allowing this to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I don't usually stray onto the Rabbit section, but when I saw who the thread was by..... Just wanted to say I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 It's one that you spray on the bunny's botty - I think it was Rearguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted July 15, 2007 Author Share Posted July 15, 2007 Yes I have heard of that ...I think it is a new product isn't it? I wish I had given it a go . Thank you all for your kind words. I think I will be sticking to chickens now . Hopefully I will take better care of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Yes I have heard of that ...I think it is a new product isn't it? I wish I had given it a go .Thank you all for your kind words. I think I will be sticking to chickens now . Hopefully I will take better care of them. It really wasn't your fault. Please don't beat yourself up about it. 10 is an amazing age for a rabbit. I only hope Bibble has such a long life. I have only just heard about these products as well. You are a good mum to them all. In time you might decide to get a new bun - there are plenty of rescue rabbits that need a loving home and if your rabbit made it to 10 I cannot think that they would find a better home. From what you say you gave him a really good life, much better than many receive xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Thanks for that ...Your very kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
