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Hi! I have a lionhead cross named March, who is 6 years old and an outdoor bunny. Due to a busy schedule, I’ve been forced to clean her out only once a week. It’s been like this for a few months, but today I was very concerned. There were very small white- what I think were maggots- writhing in her poop and wee. There were quite a few, mostly in the more damp corners of the hutch. I’ve since cleaned the hutch out, disinfected it thoroughly and checked March for any eggs/maggots or worms on her fur. I didn’t see any, but I was in a rush at the time and didn’t check as much as I wanted to.
Should I take her to the vet? She hasn’t been wormed in a while, which I’m starting to panic over. I don’t think they’re worms, but maggots can’t be any better. Some advice quickly would be much appreciated
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Posted By bam on 4/21/2016 1:55 AM
How is she doing now?
There are hutch sprays and there are anti-flystrike sprays like Fly Guard and Fly Strike Protector in the UK. I wouldn’t have thought it’d be hot enough for flies in the UK yet =(The flies have been out in force this week in the UK, I guess they like the sunshine too
I use ‘My little friend spot on for small animals’ on my buns and piggies. Mine had their first dose of the year 3 weeks ago, the day I saw the first fly. I don’t know if its any good once there are maggots on the bun? But I’ve used it for years and thankfully never had to deal with fly strike.
I hope your bun is ok, a trip to the vet would be wise. They can also provide you with a spot on treatment.
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Is there a lot flys? Is it possible she has worms? You might want to have a fecal done to be sure.
As far as flys, we get them in yard and chicken coop and I sprinkle rosemary and lavender around, especially in the coop and hens nests and then some around the yard and especially around doors going into the house. It keeps the coop totally clear and the yard down to a low buzz.
I wonder if sweet pdz granules are safe with bunnies? I use that on the poop decks under the chickens roosts, it keeps the ammonia down to zero smell and dries everything out fast, I just use a kitty litter scooper on the chicken poop. It’s made from zeolite, a volcanic mineral. I know it’s safe if the chickens eat it, but not sure on bunnies. Willow is in the house so I’ve never looked into it for her.
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Thanks for all your advice
I used a spare cage for indoors so I could stay up with her all night to watch for any ‘signs’ of maggots or worms, and I could ring the vet if needed. I’ve been awake with her for far longer than 6 hours, and she seems to be just fine. She’s ate her normal portions of food today, as well as plenty of water. I’ve checked her over a few times, especially around her rear end. Thankfully, there was no sign of maggots or worms. The weather has been really warm over the last couple of days in the UK, so the attraction of flies is probably normal. I’ve gave her a worming tablet today and kept her dry and warm throughout the night, as websites recommended. I think she’s in the clear now, as she’s showed no physical signs of distress, and has been doing her usual exercise and food pattern like normal. I think I’ll keep her in for an extra night- but is there any sublime symptoms I should look out for?
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