Our newest addition to thefamily(Thumper) has fleas. :shock:All other animals are onmonthly treatment. Cats on revolution and dog on advantage. I have readsome about this and not sure if I am getting correct info. Isrevolution safe or not?:? What is the best method of treatment? I wouldappreciate any info. Also would this cause hair loss behind the ears?
Flea Control
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monklover
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You can get a flea comb but NEVER use flea caremeant for different animals if you don't know if it is safe for yourrabbit because it probably isn't and can end up to be a terribleproblem.
Bassetluv
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This is part of an article that was written by a Dr Narelle Walter, BVSc, MRCVS
Hallam Veterinary Clinic (not sure where this is):
Fleas
There are two types of fleas seen in rabbits. The common flea(Ctenocephalides canis or felis) is often seen on rabbits and if yourrabbit lives closely with a feline or canine companion then they arevery likely to get fleas occasionally. Fleas can cause skin irritationand over grooming and can predispose the skin to bacterial infectionsonce the skins protective barrier is damaged with scratching and biting.
Rabbits can also get the Spanish Flea, Xenopsyllacunicularis smit. This is a flea that is
specific for rabbits, it was released into Australia in 1993 to try and aid the spread of
Myxomatosis in the wild rabbit population. This is a very real threatto our outside rabbits and I would strongly recommend regular monthlyflea treatments to help prevent infection.
You might also want to consider having your bunny looked at for furmites if you notice any dry, flaky skin, esp. if there are bald patchesof fur. Here is what this dr. said about mites:
Mites
Cheyleteilla parasitovorax, is commonly called walking dandruff, asthe mites themselves can be visible to the naked eye. They live on thesurface of the skin around the hair shaft and cause damage to the shaftresulting in hair loss, especially on the tail base can be a sign thatyou rabbit has mites. Cheyleteilla is a common condition in rabbitsanis often brought into the home on hay and straw. If you are concernedthat your rabbit might have mites then see you veterinarian, they willbe able to check the presence of these tiny insects under themicroscope. Treatment is often straight forward with an application ofRevolution.
Burrowing mites that live in the hair follicles rather then thehair shaft can occasionally be found on rabbits. They are not verycommon and their presence can be diagnosed with a deep skin scraping ormore often with a skin biopsy.
Treatments
Revolution is a monthly flea treatment for cats and dogs and ishelpful in treating fleas, mites and ear mites in rabbits. It shouldnot be used in kits younger then 12 weeks. Please see your veterinarianfor the correct dose.
Advantage is also safe for use in rabbits, again see yourveterinarian for the correct dose. Be careful not to use in kits under12 weeks of age. Advantage is only affective against fleas.
DO NOT use Frontline on rabbits as it has been known tocause fatal seizures, even 5-7 days after application.
Other flea products such as washes, powders and collars shouldnot be used in rabbits as some can cause severe illness and death. Ifin any doubt at all, do not use it until you have talked to aveterinarian.
http://www.boingonline.com/mites.html
Hope this helps...
Hallam Veterinary Clinic (not sure where this is):
Fleas
There are two types of fleas seen in rabbits. The common flea(Ctenocephalides canis or felis) is often seen on rabbits and if yourrabbit lives closely with a feline or canine companion then they arevery likely to get fleas occasionally. Fleas can cause skin irritationand over grooming and can predispose the skin to bacterial infectionsonce the skins protective barrier is damaged with scratching and biting.
Rabbits can also get the Spanish Flea, Xenopsyllacunicularis smit. This is a flea that is
specific for rabbits, it was released into Australia in 1993 to try and aid the spread of
Myxomatosis in the wild rabbit population. This is a very real threatto our outside rabbits and I would strongly recommend regular monthlyflea treatments to help prevent infection.
You might also want to consider having your bunny looked at for furmites if you notice any dry, flaky skin, esp. if there are bald patchesof fur. Here is what this dr. said about mites:
Mites
Cheyleteilla parasitovorax, is commonly called walking dandruff, asthe mites themselves can be visible to the naked eye. They live on thesurface of the skin around the hair shaft and cause damage to the shaftresulting in hair loss, especially on the tail base can be a sign thatyou rabbit has mites. Cheyleteilla is a common condition in rabbitsanis often brought into the home on hay and straw. If you are concernedthat your rabbit might have mites then see you veterinarian, they willbe able to check the presence of these tiny insects under themicroscope. Treatment is often straight forward with an application ofRevolution.
Burrowing mites that live in the hair follicles rather then thehair shaft can occasionally be found on rabbits. They are not verycommon and their presence can be diagnosed with a deep skin scraping ormore often with a skin biopsy.
Treatments
Revolution is a monthly flea treatment for cats and dogs and ishelpful in treating fleas, mites and ear mites in rabbits. It shouldnot be used in kits younger then 12 weeks. Please see your veterinarianfor the correct dose.
Advantage is also safe for use in rabbits, again see yourveterinarian for the correct dose. Be careful not to use in kits under12 weeks of age. Advantage is only affective against fleas.
DO NOT use Frontline on rabbits as it has been known tocause fatal seizures, even 5-7 days after application.
Other flea products such as washes, powders and collars shouldnot be used in rabbits as some can cause severe illness and death. Ifin any doubt at all, do not use it until you have talked to aveterinarian.
http://www.boingonline.com/mites.html
Hope this helps...
