NG15 July/August 2020
Local business directory and community magazine.
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105 Perry Road<br />
Sherwood<br />
Nottingham<br />
NG5 3AD<br />
0115 969 3565<br />
Orchard Veterinary Centre<br />
www.orchard-vets.co.uk<br />
Orchard Veterinary Centre is a trading name of CVS (UK) limited (company registration number 03777473)<br />
whose registered office is at CVS House, Vinces Road, Diss, Norfolk IP22 4AY.<br />
Flystrike in Rabbits<br />
Vine Terrace<br />
Hucknall<br />
Nottingham<br />
<strong>NG15</strong> 7HN<br />
0115 968 0799<br />
Rabbits are particularly susceptible to flystrike if they are unable to keep themselves clean of urine<br />
and faeces. However, even healthy, active rabbits can get dirty bottoms from time to time.<br />
Obesity can make it very difficult for a rabbit to clean urine or faeces from its fur, and so can<br />
arthritis, which is made even more problematic by obesity. Painful dental problems can make a<br />
rabbit reluctant or unable to clean itself properly.<br />
Flystrike occurs when flies lay their eggs on an animal. The eggs hatch into maggots, which eat<br />
the flesh of the animal they are on. During hot weather maggots are more active and develop<br />
more rapidly. When the maggots begin to feast on the flesh of that animal, the results can be<br />
catastrophic. It only takes a few hours from flies laying eggs, to maggots hatching and eating into<br />
a rabbit's flesh. Once they are established, huge damage can be done and many rabbits don't<br />
recover.<br />
How to prevent flystrike:<br />
‣ In the summer months especially, rabbits must be checked at least twice per day. If their<br />
bottom is dirty, wash with warm water and a shampoo for small pets. Rinse thoroughly and<br />
dry as the smell of damp fur can attract flies too!<br />
‣ Soiled bedding and litter must be removed regularly, preferably daily. Left in the rabbit's<br />
home, it will attract flies and will itself soil fur.<br />
‣ Apply a preparation to your rabbit's fur that will prevent fly eggs from hatching.<br />
(Ask your vet for details of this product)<br />
If your rabbit gets flystrike this is an emergency. You need to get your rabbit to your vet<br />
immediately. Its life is in danger and it will be in great pain.<br />
Our Healthy Pet Club Rabbit Scheme includes vaccinations,<br />
flystrike prevention treatment, bag of hay/food per month and<br />
many extras. Look on our website for more information.<br />
Cat Friendly Clinic<br />
catfriendlyclinic.org<br />
To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk 61
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