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I used Advantage for kittens under 9 lbs. and I only used half the tube. I checked with my 3 different vets (I wanted to be sure) and they all told me it was ok. I used it on both of my rabbits on a regular basis and never had any problems.

2007-05-21 18:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

Wow, a whole bunch of bad answers!

I've been raising them for 25 years and I'll give you the answer most any experienced rabbit breeder that shows rabbits would tell you to do:

Use Ivomec.

Get the baby pig formula for Ivomec. Then make sure you follow the correct dosage based on the weight of the animal. It should say on the packaging how many CC's or ML to give per pound. It's not much, a rabbit only needs like a half CC at the very most. I think it may be as little as a tenth of a CC. You give the injection as a subcataneous injection beneath the hide right behind the ears and above the rabbits shoulders. It may sting the rabbit a little bit. Make sure to rub the spot so that the medicine gets worked in and doesn't squirt out. For old bucks, you'll need to jab the hide quick or otherwise it may be hard to penetrate the hide with the needle.

After you give your rabbit the Ivomec, your rabbit will be free of the flees. The flees should look like little black dots in your rabbit's fur. Normally they come from the bedding in your cage or if your rabbit has gotten on the ground at some point. Many experienced rabbit breeders will treat their rabbits with Ivomec once every two or three months to make sure they keep them free of mites, flees and other parasites.

If your rabbit was shedding a lot and it's fur looked bad, you may notice that after a week to a month the fur looks so much better.

Ivomec or Ivomectin can be gotten at many Growers Co-ops. Or most livestock feed stores.

You might check out the website:

http://www.klubertanz.com

They might carry it.

2007-05-22 14:15:46 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 1 2

Ask your vet, but I'm pretty sure you can use one of the prescription flea remedies, i.e. Advantage, Frontline, etc. But probably a tapered dose. I use Revolution for my cats because it gets rid of worms, fleas, flea eggs, ticks, and ear mites! You can't ask for anything better! Some other OTC remedies might work temporarily but they'll be back and might even be harmful. But be sure to tell your vet it's for a bunny! You might have to give like half a vial or something similar. NEVER use Sergeant's or Hartz flea drops on your pet! So many cats, kittens, puppies, & probably dogs have died from that stuff!

2007-05-22 01:42:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0 1

!!!! Please stop before you use any of the following: Sevin Dust, or flea powders, or Frontline type products~~they can kill your bunny!!!

The only product that can safely be used on a rabbit is: Revolution 0-5 lbs (a topical pesticide, but is not made of the same stuff as Frontline and Advantage). The Sevin Dust will be far too potent for a rabbit's nervous system, flea powders can cause respiratory problems for your bunny, and you should avoid bathing your rabbit unless absolutely necessary, and then only bathe the area most in need. Rabbit fur is very, very slow to dry and wet fur can cause problems for your rabbit's body temperature and can invite problems such as fly strike.

I have several healthy bunnies, some of whom have caught fleas from my cats from time to time, and I have used the Revolution many times without any problem. It is also what is recommended by a good rabbit veterinarian.

Also, do not put your rabbit on cedar shavings even though cedar is reknowned for its bug repellant properties. The aromatics in cedar and pine shavings has been linked to liver failure in rabbits. You are safer putting your rabbit in a paper pulp product such as Carefree and changing it weekly to remove any flea eggs that might drop in. Better yet, buy an inexpensive dishpan from a dollar store and put the Carefree in it, then put the whole thing in your rabbit cage for bunny to use as a litterbox. They learn very quickly if you drop a few poo pellets in and put in hay as well.

I recommend buying a good pet rabbit book from your local pet store (and reading it cover to cover), or visit the House Rabbit Society website for excellent information on rabbit care.

I hope this message gets to you in time!!!

Bunny Lover

2007-05-22 04:56:44 · answer #4 · answered by jumpbunny56 2 · 2 2

Ask the petshop or vet.

Alternatively you can buy a flea comb an dcomb your rabbits fur to trap the fleas and their eggs:)

2007-05-22 01:32:10 · answer #5 · answered by Abs243 2 · 0 1

At your local True Value or Home Depot there is a product called Sevin Dust, you can sprinkle it not only on your plants but,also on your animals to ward of fleas and mites,etc.

2007-05-22 01:34:30 · answer #6 · answered by Btru2u 2 · 0 2

Give him a wash with dawn dish washing liquid, and DRY HIM WELL. OR take him to a groomer to be washed, most groomers that do cats can do a bunny. Keep him out of the house until you clean and spray your home with flea killer. You don't want him to get re-infested.
Either dispose of, or thoroughly clean with bleach solution his hutch/crate/cage. RINSE IT OFF FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES TO GET IT ALL OFF.

You have to pull out the big guns the first time with fleas, otherwise they become immune.

2007-05-22 09:09:35 · answer #7 · answered by tiny Valkyrie 7 · 0 3

I would give him a bath with flea shampoo and then I would use flea killing/preventing dust on him rather than those liquid chemicals.

2007-05-22 01:32:08 · answer #8 · answered by rattlesnake71784 3 · 0 3

Use ceder chip bedding in his cage it is a natural flea repellent.
I used it for my ferrets. And it worked.
It says it on the back of the package that it is a natural flea repellent

2007-05-22 01:49:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 4

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