What flea medicine can be used on rabbits?
If your pet is suffering from fleas, the safest and most effective product for rabbits over 8 weeks of age is Advantage® II, a topical medication containing imidacloprid. You can purchase this medication from your veterinarian, a local pet store, or online.
Can you Deflea a rabbit?
Never treat your rabbit with a flea treatment that your vet has not confirmed is rabbit-safe. Veterinary prescription products are available that are fully licenced for rabbits, and getting one of these from your vet is the safest and most effective way to treat fleas on your rabbit.
How do I know if my bunny has fleas?
What are the signs of fleas on my rabbit? Your rabbit may or may not be itchy depending on its sensitivity to flea bites. You may see the rabbit biting, licking, chewing, or scratching itself. Early in the infestation, there may be no signs that your rabbit even has fleas.
Can indoor rabbits get fleas?
It is unusual for rabbits to get fleas unless another household pet, such as a cat or a dog, has fleas first. These fleas then jump from one pet to another, and can put your rabbit at risk.
How do I rid my house of fleas?
How to get rid of fleas in your home
- Use a powerful vacuum on any floors, upholstery, and mattresses.
- Employ a steam cleaner for carpets and upholstery, including pet beds.
- Wash all bedding, including your pet’s, in hot water.
- Use chemical treatments.
Can you give a bunny a bath?
Rabbits are meticulously clean and almost never need a bath. Bathing them can even be harmful, since they tend to panic in water and may fracture a limb or their spine if they thrash around. But it’s usually not safe or beneficial to wet down the bunny’s whole body.
How do I treat my bed for fleas?
If you have fleas in bed, removing them is a multi-step process. Washing bedding in hot water, vacuuming any area suspected of fleas and treating the pet for fleas are recommended, along with the use of an insect growth regulator.
Where do fleas lay eggs on humans?
Once on the primary host of a cat or dog, adult fleas remain there. They feed, mate and lay their eggs directly on the host. In contrast, when fleas feed on people, they’ll take a blood meal and then immediately leave.