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Rabbits with larva infested fur?

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Question
I have two mini-rex rabbits and lately we have had an increase of flys in the house. they all seem to be comeing from my room, where the rabbits reside. My father had gone online to read up on this topic but it did no good. We know the flys are producing from the rabbits fur, we just don't know what to do.
Should i bring them to a vet? Or maybe try to fix the problem myself?

Answer
hello emilee

you have to make sure your rabbit and her bedding is very clean especially in the summer season as more flys are about. if left dirty it can cause the rabbit to get 'flystrike' which is very disturbing for the rabbit and can lead to having the rabbit put to sleep.you can get a spray from the pet shop to keep the flys away, you have to apply it every 7 days.

i would most deffinalty take your bunny to the vet.

hope this helps

sarah