Natural Remedy for Fleas

[Mindy10]

I know there is alot of experienced people on here with rabbits so I was wondering if anyone used anything natural on their rabbit to get rid of fleas and had success with it. Im wary of the revolution since my dog years ago had a bad reaction to it. To me that stuff is like posion. Especially bunny only weighs about 2 pounds. Thanks

 

[LakeCondo]

I have no experience with this, as Honey joined the household Saturday, but here is a quote & a paraphrase that seem useful:

The Rabbit Handbook pg 34: "The spot-on product Advantage has tested safe for rabbits. ... Small rabbits should be treated with half a prefilled tube labeled for cats. Large rabbits can be treated with a full cat dose. ... Some vets have used Program at one half to a full cat dose. ... This product can be used concomitantly with Advantage. NOTE Unfortunately, many flea products labeled 'all natural' or 'organic' contain products such as pennyroyal that are toxic to rabbits."
Rabbit Health in the 21st Century, pg 53, mentions Advantage & Program, then says Frontline & Sentinal should not be used. For treating the environment use a boric acid product such as Flea Busters on the carpet once a year. Common table salt on the carpet dries out the fleas, but must be reapplied after each vacuuming. It says to clean washable surfaces with Murphy's Oil Soap, which repels fleas. Wash everything you can in hot soapy water.

 

[funnybunnymummy]

Has she been exposed to fleas? Unless she spends time outside or around other animals that may be carrying fleas, I wouldn't worry too much about treating her, to be honest.

Most rabbits respond well to Revolution. We've been treating Gus with it for almost a year with no troubles at all. Advantage also works, but I've heard it isn't as effective and needs to be reapplied more frequently than Revolution.

I believe the only anti-parasitic you need to be wary of with Vienna marked rabbits is Ivermectin.

Hope that helps!

Rue

 

[Mindy10]

Again, Rue,your always so helpful. I think your the only one that is on here!! LOL We do have a cat. She has been itching though since I picked her up from the breeder. So who knows if she got something from there. I just gave her a good brushing and I dont see fleas or poop but she has so much damn hair I dont think I would see anything anyways!! Its just that she does seem to itch alot so Im assuming she has something, I have a call into my vet and want to see what she says. Thanks again Rue!!

 

[LakeCondo]

Mindy10 wrote:

Again, Rue,your always so helpful. I think your the only one that is on here!!

:in tears:

 

[Mindy10]

I didnt mean Rue was the only helpful one on here. I just meant she is on Rabbit online alot!!

 

[Mindy10]

Sorry Lakecondo I didnt even see your post above Rues!! Your very helpful too!! Both you girls have a great Thanksgiving!!

 

[LakeCondo]

Thanks, Mindy10. It SEEMED as though you were taking a dig at everyone else except Rue, so I'm glad that was unintentional. Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours.

PS -- I think you'll want to change your information, as you now are no longer "looking into getting a bunny".