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[chickenlass]

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.

[Happy-Mama]

I am so sorry to hear about your bunny.

[redfrock]

You poor darling. Big hugs from here x

[Ziggy]

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....

[chelsea]

blimey thats quick, what a shock, poor you.

 

So sorry

[theherd123]

Oh no, im so sorry to hear about your bunny

[Hockeyaholic]

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...

[chickenlass]

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.

[The Dogmother]

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.

[redfrock]

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

[sparkleeeeee]

i am sorry to hear about your bunnie big hug from us

[chickenlass]

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.

[Egluntyne]

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.

[The Dogmother]

It's one that you spray on the bunny's botty - I think it was Rearguard.

[chickenlass]

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.

[redfrock]

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

[chickenlass]

Thanks for that ...Your very kind.