How much is a flea treatment for a rabbit?

Answer 1

DO NOT use Frontline (chemical name is Fipronil) on your rabbit! This topically applied flea medication has been linked with numerous rabbit deaths due to severe neurological side effects.

Advantage for Kittens and (NOT Advantix) and Revolution for Kittens have safely been used to treat flea and ear mite infestations in rabbits. Make sure that you use the size that corresponds to your rabbit's weight (i.e., don't use the Revolution for Cats when it is meant for larger-sized animals).

Do not attempt to use flea collars on your rabbit! Do not put any kind of a collar on a rabbit since it could severely injure itself trying to take it off.

Do not attempt to use a pyrethrin-based flea dip, flea powder or flea bath for your rabbit. Rabbits are extremely chemically-sensitive animals.

People recommend using a flea comb to extract loose fleas, but this can only do so much, and topical flea medications are strongly suggested. Please make sure you only buy these from a veterinarian's office or a pet medication website that will only take your order after receiving a valid prescription from a veterinarian. There are websites where you can order topical flea medications without a prescription, but it can't be guaranteed that you are buying the guaranteed authentic product.

Be sure to treat the environment that the rabbit is living in as well. If your rabbit lives indoors, wash/wipe down all surfaces and bedding. Vaccum the floors, carpets and upholestry as flea eggs and flea larvae thrive in these environments. Fleas are notoriously difficult to get rid of. A highly suggest flea treatment for upholstered surfaces is to use a mixture of boric acid/Borax (use 20 Mule Team borax or any other brand) and salt and spread this generously on rugs, carpets and couches, leave on for a day and then vaccum off. Repeat for a day or two. Remove all animals and make sure that they don't come into contact with this mixture. The boric acid kills the fleas and the salt dries out the larvae and eggs. Continue to vaccum the house as much as possible and wash bedding, sheets and other applicable materials in hot water.

It would be highly suggested to thoroughly clean out the rabbit's cage, all toys and food bowls in hot water.

http://www.bunnybunch.org/rabbitcare1.html#alert

From http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Parasitic/fleas.PDF

It is important to treat both the rabbit infested by fleas and the environment.

Fleas are eliminated by sprays, powder products or topical products:

-pyrethrin based products

-selectamin: Revolution (US) or Stronghold (Europe)- Pfizer, 18 mg/kg. A single topical (local) dose should be sufficient; if not, repeat in 30 days.

-imidacloprid: Advantage- Bayer, one single application is generally enough to remove the fleas. If this is not the case, the treatment can be repeated after 30 days. The vapors of this product can lead to irritation of the eyes; it is thus recommended to aerate the room where the rabbit lives in.

-Iufenuron: Program- Novartis, 10 mg/kg. One sole treatment should be sufficient. If not, the treatment can be repeated after 30 days.

Impregnated anti-flea collars should never be used in rabbits. They lead to severe irritation of the skin. There are reported cases, where the rabbit attempted to remove its collar, and died as a result of jamming its jaw in the collar.

Treatment of the environment is important (boric acid such as Fleabusters; Vet-Kem Acclaim Plus- Sanofi; Staykil- Novartis; Indorex- Virbac; acaricide spray). When treating a carpet, vacuum first in order to further penetration of the spray or powder. Shampooing and steam cleaning are not ideal; their residual humidity can increase the mite problem. During treatment of the environment, rabbits should be kept in another part of the home to avoid the danger of contact with the products.

Articles

Links in Rabbit References: Fleas

http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.html#fleas

Fleas and Rabbits

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Parasitic/fleas.PDF

Flea Control

http://www.ontariorabbits.org/health/healthinfo9.html

Fleas

http://www.lagomorphs.com/fleas.pdf

Alert on Topical Flea Products

http://www.bunnybunch.org/rabbitcare1.html#alert

New Products Make Flea Control, Prevention Easy

http://www.bunnybunch.org/rabbitcare1.html#flea

Fleas on Rabbits

http://www.allearssac.org/fleas.html

Fleas, Ticks, and Your Pet FAQ

http://www.faqs.org/faqs/pets/fleas-ticks/

http://www.welshrabbitry.com/health.html#flea

Answer 2

No! Frontline contains fipronil which will cause seizures in rabbits and result in death. This sometimes takes 3-4 days after application. Treatment may not always be successful, and consists of anticovulsant therapy and intravenous fluisd and intensive care at a veterinary hospital.

No, it is not safe to use any Frontline products on rabbits (neither the spot treatment, nor the spray).

To treat fleas in rabbits, the Bayer product known as Advantage is safe in most rabbits. You should bring your bunny to the rabbit-savvy vet for diagnosis and advice.

Answer 3

first answer: You should talk with your veterinarian about what medication would be safe to use on rabbits to treat fleas. To the best of my knowledge, there isn't a medication available without a prescription that is labeled as safe for rabbits.

more information: Many medications that are safe for cats, dogs, and/or humans, are NOT safe for rabbits. Do not risk your rabbit's health: get professional advice from a vet who specializes in rabbits before giving your rabbit any medicine. Selamectin is a commonly prescribed medicine for fur/skin parasites in rabbits, and a single dose is often enough.

See the related questions below for more info about rabbit vets.

Advantage, by Bayer, has also been tested and is safe on rabbits. There are many products that are like Advantage, but they are NOT safe, so make sure you know what you are buying. Do NOT give your bunny anything with permythrin in it.

See the related links below for more info about treating fleas on rabbits.

Answer 4

[Revolution] is preferred, as it is also effective against various types of mites that cause symptoms of mange, ear canker, and "dandruff" (which is often caused by fur mites in the genus Cheyletiella). [...] We use the kitten dose and apply it between the shoulder blades once a month for at least three doses. Revolution is usually dosed at 6mg/kg. If you have the 60mg/ml solution (ie the kitten solution), use 0.1cc per kg of body weight (1kg = 2.2lb). If you have the 120mg/ml solution, use 0.05cc per kg of body weight. You'll need a tuberculin syryinge (no needle!) from your vet to measure such a small quantity of liquid. Apply to the back of the neck or other area where the bunny can't readily groom it off. It is essential to thoroughly clean your rabbit's cage and exercise areas after each treatment to control reinfestation, since fur and dander in the environment may contain mite eggs.

If you think your rabbit has fleas, you should bring him or her to the special "rabbit-savvy" vet who can ensure the diagnosis, advise on dosage and safe administration, and check the rabbit out for any other health concerns.

Revolution is known to be safe for rabbits. The quotation above is from the House Rabbit Society.

Answer 5

A flea powder for cats, a flea collar for cats. Why does your rabbit have fleas??