Bunny has fleas - what do you do?

[Country Heart]

Oh no, my bunny has fleas. Probably from hanging out with all the cats - but the bottom line is, he does.

What do you do when your bunny gets fleas?

 

[TigerLilly]

Never had one get fleas, but I would either use Sevin Dust 5% or diatomaceous earth. Just dust 'em with it. Dont forget to change out their bedding, etc.

 

[AinaWGSD]

Revolution is safe for bunnies and guinea pigs (and rats and other small animals). I would go with that before using sevin dust. It will also take care of mites. Frontline or hartz topicals are not safe.

 

[Country Heart]

I had heard that Frontline is NOT ok.

What about Advantage for Cats? Would a light dosage of that work for a small (4-5 pound) bunny?

 

[Cpprpnny19]

Use Flea powder or Sevin Dust lightly on the rabbit.
If a wire bottom cage dump tray sprinkle with powder and
replace.
Worm the rabbit with Ivermectin. Fleas carry tapeworm eggs and also
fleas suck blood, so this helps from the inside.
Treat any other rabbits and pets that come in contact.


Lynne

 

[debilorrah]

Quote:
This. Many products for cats are not safe for rabbits because they have very delicate digestive systems. Make sure whatever you use that it is safe for rabbits.