Rabbit Fly Strike

Keep a close eye on your rabbit this summer!

Your rabbit should keep his back end clean at all times. As the weather gets warmer and the number of flies increases, they will lay eggs on a rabbit that has a soiled back end.

These eggs will hatch into flesh eating maggots that cause severe pain and even death, sometimes within hours.

Remember to check, and if necessary clean, your rabbit’s back end daily to make sure he is not suffering from flystrike. If you are concerned, we do sell a fly repellent for rabbits called Rearguard which helps reduce the chance of this occurring. We advise you apply Rearguard before going on holiday.

If you are going on holiday, please ensure that whoever is looking after your rabbit checks the hindquarters and under the tail daily!

If you notice maggots on your rabbit bring it straight to the vets for emergency treatment.