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Rabbit advice needed

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mummytwoshoes · 07/07/2017 10:42

We're about to become the proud owner of two rabbits, I'm looking for advice on a good carrier to transport two mini lops for vet trips (20min car ride), and also as they will be living in our garden the best products to prevent fly strike.

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DudeHatesHisCarryOut · 10/07/2017 10:03

For Flystrike you need RearGuard - one bottle will do both animals. You need to put it on the back half of their body and up their tail see here.

For a carrier I would suggest either one that is top-opening or one with pegs to hold the two halves together. My last one has clips that slide down and I don't entirely trust it.

As well as the combined Myxi and RVHD jabs you'll also need the new RVHD2 jab for them - not all vets know about this so do ask.

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mummytwoshoes · 10/07/2017 11:10

Thanks so much!

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DudeHatesHisCarryOut · 10/07/2017 16:30

No problem. I assume you'll be posting pictures of your slavemasters when they arrive??? (stern look)

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Synecdoche · 10/07/2017 16:38

Get into the habit of checking their bottoms daily for any sign of flystrike. Good luck with your new bunnies! As PP said make sure they have their jabs. I also use panacur to protect against e cuniculi.