Fleas, Anyone?

[BunnyMommy]

I want to start taking Sherman outside for briefperiods of time so that he can get a little fresh air and experiencethe great outdoors, but I'm deathly afraid that he'll get fleas!

I saw the article on Rabbits.com that mentioned Parastem.Have any of you had good success in using this? Any otherflea prevention techniques that you might recommend?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Buck Jones]

There are several recommendations, often centeringaround kitten flea powders and the like. I prefer ivermectinhorse worming paste because it deals with fleas, mites, both fur andear, and worms in one fell swoop, so to speak.

One pea-sized dollop, force-fed , or placed on fore paw to be ingestedby the bun, twice, or thrice, at 10 day intervals, should clear up anyof the above problem critters. In xpensive, quick and easy.

Buck

 

[BunnyMommy]

Oh, thanks, Buck! Greatsuggestion.

This sounds like both an easy and effective process.

 

[Carolyn]

Hi Bunnymommy,

Some people use the Ivermectin once a month as a preventative measure.

Be careful not to overuse or it can lose it's effectiveness.

Personally, I don't like to treat Tucker for anything unless he's got symptoms.

-Carolyn