Do rabbits need regular flea treatment?
For Outdoor Rabbits Treat all rabbits, cats and dogs in the home with flea treatment. Check other furry family members carefully to check they are not also infested, and treat if required. If any indoor pets have fleas, make sure to treat the house as well as the outdoor hutch. Clean and disinfect the hutch thoroughly.
Can you give a rabbit a flea bath?
Rinse them in hot, soapy water or plain rubbing alcohol to drown/kill the fleas and flea eggs. NEVER GIVE A RABBIT A FLEA BATH OR DIP. We do not recommend a flea dip for rabbits. The stress of the bath and the ingredients in the shampoo or dip may be harmful to your rabbit.
Can I put a flea collar on my rabbit?
You also should not use flea collars, powders or shampoos because they will most likely be too strong. Also, you should not try to bathe your rabbit, even without shampoo, because it can often put it into shock. Remember, prevention is always the best method to keep the fleas away.
Can rabbit fleas live on humans?
Can humans get fleas in their hair? Fleas do not live on humans. They generally bite down at the feet, ankles, and legs by jumping from an infested pet or other animal, but it is most likely to be from an infested pet bed.
What can I use on rabbits for fleas?
There are no rabbit-specific drugs for managing fleas. All products used are for dogs and cats, and their use in rabbits is described as ‘off label. ‘ Topical cat medications, such as Advantage® or Revolution® appear to be safe but should ONLY be used under the guidance of a veterinarian familiar with rabbits.
What can you put on a rabbit to get rid of fleas?
However, natural powders should be avoided, as they may contain peppermint, eucalyptus, pennyroyal, or other herbs, all of which are poisonous to rabbits. To use this treatment, sprinkle the powder over the rabbit and work through the fur to the skin.
Is it safe to give a rabbit a flea bath?
Unfortunately, both the ingredients of the dip and the stress of the bath itself could potentially be fatal, and so this method should be avoided. Topical Medications Frontline or Sentinel: Unlike flea treatments deemed safe, Sentinel and Frontline are not safe flea medicine for rabbits.
Is it safe to give a rabbit cat flea medication?
Yes, most cat flea medications are safe for your rabbit. The two most common cat flea treatment that is used on rabbits is Advantage and Revolution. The dosage is different than for cats, so do not give your rabbit the equivalent dosage of a cat’s body weight as your rabbit’s body weight.
What happens if a rabbit has fleas on it?
Fleas can carry rabbit diseases, and because the adults feed on rabbit’s blood and must pierce the skin of the host to do so, this contact can transmit bacteria and virus into the blood stream of the host. Thanks! If my bunny has fleas, do I have to treat my other pets? Yes.
Are there any flea medications that are safe for rabbits?
Topical Medications Frontline or Sentinel: Unlike flea treatments deemed safe, Sentinel and Frontline are not safe flea medicine for rabbits. These medications have been shown to cause a variety of adverse reactions in rabbits, including seizures and death, and should never be used in the treatment of fleas.
What to do if your Bunny has fleas?
Rabbits have very sensitive systems. Using the wrong flea treatment medication can prove to be very harmful to your bunny; it can make them sick, or—in the worst case scenario—it can even be fatal. I always recommend consulting a veterinarian that has experience with rabbits.
Unfortunately, both the ingredients of the dip and the stress of the bath itself could potentially be fatal, and so this method should be avoided. Topical Medications Frontline or Sentinel: Unlike flea treatments deemed safe, Sentinel and Frontline are not safe flea medicine for rabbits.
Can you give a rabbit a flea comb?
Yes, your rabbit has fleas. You can’t find any rabbit-specific flea treatments at the pet store, so how do you know what’s safe for your bunny? If there are only a few fleas, then a flea comb will do the trick.
For Indoor Rabbits Treat all rabbits, cats and dogs in the home with flea treatment. Check other furry family members carefully to check they are not also infested, and treat if required.
What flea spray is safe for rabbits?
The safest flea treatments for rabbits are Advantage (original formula, NOT Advantix) and Revolution. Advantage can be used monthly and is available over-the-counter.
